Header banner
Revain logoHome Page
Evan Larson photo
Oman, Muscat
1 Level
712 Review
53 Karma

Review on πŸ“· Andoer Ball Head: 360 Degree Fluid Rotation Camera Tripod with Quick Release Plate - Max Load 8kg/17.64lbs - Compatible with Canon 5D markII III Rebel T6 by Evan Larson

Revainrating 2 out of 5

Warning - the version with blue accents is most likely computer rendered. The finish and feel are actually very different.

Functionally it may work well, but I was very disappointed with the shoddy finish and the underwhelming overall quality of this ball head, even considering the low price. The paint is uneven, doesn't seem to be very durable and started cracking at one point when I just took it out of the box and played with it. Feels very cheap. The paint on the description page looks like anodized but actually it isn't, the finish is very uneven. It seems to me that the photos of the description are computer renderings and not real photos! This applies to the version with blue inserts. The one with bronze inlays seems to be real, you can see the unevenness of the paintwork. Also, the knobs feel weird, the tension is uneven and can increase if you don't even come close to tightening the knob. Finishing Grips - Hard plastic, not rubberized. I assume this head could serve a purpose, but I would be a lot less disappointed if the photos were real. Now I feel like I've stumbled upon some kind of fake, so psychologically it's not comfortable for me to put my expensive gear on this head and it's going back. When purchasing, please make sure to define your expectations correctly. It is not comparable to some other ball heads. Compared to manfrotto or meFoto, which I do not claim to be perfect and do not want to advertise, this finish and finish is much inferior. Many Thanks.

Pros
  • High marks for support and durability from testers
Cons
  • Definitely bad product