FOBA heads

FOBA SUPERBALL® M-Line: The small ball head that delivers high performance... The comrehensive FOBA range:

The M-Line is the «Light weight» of the SUPERBALL family.

FOBA COMBITUBE System Lasting precision and functionality mark the key features of FOBA COMBIROHR System Système de tubes FOBA these two new ball heads (the BENTO and the BENTA). The heads guarantee optimum stability, ergonomic operation and maximum clamping force and are designed to withstand many years of use under harsh everyday conditions. The FOBA SUPERBALL® M-Line is ideal for 35mm SLR and medium-for- mat and ensures both precise movement and reliable locking.

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FOBA tripod heads. The camera-tripod safety link.

SUPERBALL® M-1 (BENTA) SUPERBALL® M-1 (BENTO) including camera plate with 1/4" thread with quick-release unit. Same product Because of the hollow spaces inside For 35 mm and medium-format cam- features and specifications as BENTA of the housing the M-1 tripod heads are eras. Multifunction locking system, Hight 110 mm very much light weight. High clamping force (4,5 kg for a lever Weight 405 g length of 300 mm), full 360° panoramic rotation, holds up to 8 kg, 3/8" and 1/4" thread adapter Height 90 mm Weight 275 g

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FOBA AG Studio-Technology Friedgrabenstrasse 21 CH-8907 Wettswil Telephone +41 1 700 34 77 Telefax +41 1 700 32 50 [email protected] Background tables Aufnahmetische

www.foba.ch We reserve the right to make technical changes without notice. 6/03 Tables de pris de vue 3 FOBA tripod heads – quality made in Switzerland. FOBA MINI SUPERBALL: for medium and small-format cameras The following accessories are available for the FOBA SUPERBALL and FOBA MINI SUPERBALL:

Among a wide range of professional studio equipment for photographers, the Swiss company FOBA supplies six differ- ent tripod heads offering optimal stability, ergonomy and FOBA TILTING HEAD (ASMIO) with one safety. FOBA TILTING HEADS are built for the heaviest tilt axis through over 90° and panorama Quick-release plate with 3/8“ thread cameras up to 8x10“ format, allowing precise positioning and plate mounted on needle bearings. (BALPU). The tilting axis is effortlessly fixed by FOBA DUAL TILTING HEAD ( ASMIA) secure locking. The FOBA SUPERBALL head is the most Weight: 110 g powerful eccentric clamp. For use with with two tilt axes through over 90° and 3/8“ or 1/4“ tripod screws. panorama plate mounted on needle popular of the FOBA range. With its elegant design and sturdy The FOBA MINI SUPERBALL (BALLI) MINI SUPERBALL PLUS (BALMI) with Quick-release plate with 1/4“ thread Weight: 1150 g bearings. The tilting axes are effortlessly has the same technology as the FOBA camera plate and panoramic adapter. (BALPI ). construction, this head is ideal for all cameras. The smaller fixed by powerful eccentric clamp. SUPERBALL in a smaller version. Diameter: 65 mm Weight: 110 g For use with 3/8“ or 1/4“ tripod screws. Interchangeable camera plate with 1/4“ FOBA MINI SUPERBALL is the perfect tripod mounting for Height: 115 mm and 3/8“ mounting screws. Large high- Weight: 1750 g Weight: 740 g precision spherical head, friction clamp small and cameras. Load: 8 kg and fixing knob. www.foba.ch Both the FOBA SUPERBALL and MINI SUPERBALL are Diameter: 63 mm available either with camera plate or quick-release unit. Height: 110 mm Weight: 580 g

Quick-release plate with Hasselblad Baseplate (BALGO) for mounting FOBA mounting and 1/4“ thread (BALTE). tripod heads on floor or tabletop. Weight: 90 g Weight: 900 g

Quick release unit (BALSU) incl. SLR- FOBA SUPERBALL: for medium and large-format cameras plate. With shifting device and remo- veable security stopper. Takes various quick-release plates. Fits all tripod heads.

Panorama adapter for MINI Quick-release unit (BALSI) for FOBA Weight: 175 g SUPERBALL PLUS (BALTA) MINI SUPERBALL, with removable safety plug. Takes various quick- Weight: 230 g Quick-release plate with Hasselblad release plates. mounting and 3/8“ thread (BALPE). Weight: 120 g Weight: 90 g

Clamp mounting (ASNEO) for fixing cam- eras practically anywhere: on railings, The FOBA SUPERBALL (BALLO) with ladders, window frames, tables, etc. its advanced technology is one of the This accessory is extremely useful for Quick-release plate with Mamiya mounting most popular tripods among profes- open-air in difficult situations Camera plate with 1/4“ and 3/8“ and 1/4“ thread (BALMA). threads (BALPO). Fixed to FOBA sional photographers. Reversible where normal 3-legged tripods cannot be SUPERBALL with two Phillips screws. camera plate, threaded 1/4” and 3/8”. Weight: 60 g used. The ASNEA clamp and ASNAO cam- era mounting are also available separately. Weight: 50 g Diameter: 76 mm Height: 130 mm Weight complete: 1450 g The FOBA SUPERBALL (BALLA) with Weight: 1300 g Clamp for clamping tripod (ASNEA). quick-release mounting offers maximum convenience and optimal security. Weight: 670 g A wide variety of camera plates is available, all of which can remain on the camera. Short quick-release plate with small-for- Diameter: 76 mm mat camera mounting and 1/4“ thread Height: 130 mm FOBA MINI SUPERBALL (BALLU) with MINI SUPERBALL PLUS (BALMU) (BALPA). well-tried FOBA quick-release unit for with quick-release unit and panoramic Weight: 1380 g Weight: 55 g various camera plates (Hasselblad, adapter. Mamiya, small-format cameras) or 1/4“ Diameter: 65 mm and 3/8“ threads. The quick-release unit Height: 120 mm has a removable safety plug to prevent Weight: 820 g the camera sliding off. Panorama plate (BALTO ) for installa- Load: 8 kg tion between camera mounting and FO- Diameter: 63 mm Quick-release mounting (BALSO) for BA SUPERBALL. Full 360° rotation, Height: 105 mm FOBA SUPERBALL. Takes various calibrated in degrees, with clamping Weight: 620 g quick-release plates. With removable screw. Camera plate with 1/4“ and 3/8“ threads (BALMO). Fixes to FOBA MINI-SUPER- Camera mounting for clamping safety plug. Diameter: 76 mm BALL with two screws. tripod (ASNAO). Weight: 120 g Weight: 250 g Weight: 50 g Weight: 450 g

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