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Markins Q-Ball M10 (Black)

M10K
Description: 

Light weight, all-in-one type ballhead with quick release clamp and panning for panoramic photography.
(Requires plate: Use Plate Finder to find your matching plates.)
Availability: In Stock
Price: USD $339.99 (CAD $399.99)
Color & Option: 
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Markins Q-ball M10 is a best balanced ballhead between its performance and weight. It is very compact and weighs less than 1.1lbs, but it is strong enough to support a large SLR camera with a long and fast telephoto lens. It is an ideal choice for active outdoor photographers.

Vertical Notch Main Knob Panning Index Bottom
  • All-in-one type ballhead that comes with a quickshoe QR-48
  • Q-Ball Demonstration
    Click the picture to see the Q-ball in action
  • Super-strong and smooth bi-axial progressive locking mechanism free of lock-up problem
  • Amazing 90lbs load capability while weighing less than 1.1lbs: this translates to an incredible over 80 load/weight ratio.
  • Fluid style main tension knob (patent pending) for smooth and easy operation
  • Engraved degree markings for panoramic photography
  • Beautiful and tough hard-anodized finish
  • Available in black, blue, or red
  • Fits all standard monopods and tripods with a 3/8" bolt (tripods with a 1/4" bolt require an adapter bushing which is not provided)
Captive Knob Bubble Spirit Safety Pin Closed Jaw
  • Clamp "Loctited" for safe operation and durability
  • Titanium center bolt for maximum durability
  • Rubberized captive quickshoe knob that opens fully by less than 2 full turns for fast mounting/dismounting
  • Build-in bubble spirit for leveling
  • Spring loaded detent pin to protect from accidentally sliding of camera/lens (works with all Arca-Swiss style plates)
  • Safety stop relief
  • Completely enclosed moving mechanism to keep the dust out
  • Rounded corners and edges for safety and ergonomics


  Model   Markins Q-Ball M10 (Black)
  Camera Connection   Quick Shoe (Quick Release Clamp)
  Maximum Load   90 lbs (40 kg)
  Maximum Torque   175 lbf·in (200 kgf·cm)
  Weight   1.09 lbs (498 g) (Including the clamp)
  Height   3.86 in (98 mm)
  Housing Diameter   2.13 in (54 mm)
  Panning Base Diameter   2.44 in (62 mm)
  Ball Diameter   1.73 in (44 mm)
  Friction Control   Bi-Axial Progressive
  Panning   Yes
  Panorama Index   Yes
  Tripod Lock Hole   3/8"–16 UNC
  Available Colors   Black, Blue, or Red

Details of Q-Ball M10
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