I was looking for a few more strong mini ball heads and just happened to run into these guys. From the photos they looked pretty high quality, and at less than $8 bucks a piece
, worth a shot. Once they dropped in, I was pretty happy with the build on these things.
You probably saw me earlier mounting this to that CAME 2 Axis Gimbal under the MustHD Monitor. Very sturdy little ball heads and priced well against many of the other micro / mini ball heads. For under $8 dollars + free shipping, you can find the Osrso ball heads via eBay (click here).
Osrso Heavy Duty Inexpensive Mini Ball Heads
Other ball heads mentioned in the video
 Manfrotto 492 Micro Ball |
 Giottos Mini Ball Head |
 Junior Joint Pro Mini Ball Head |
Karl
I have some of the Osrso FRT-01 mini ball head and they are really great. But I'am out for more. So as Jeff asks, I ask the same thing if someone have any tips where to buy these two years later?
jeff
sorry to resurrect an old post, but I'm wondering if anyone knows if the Osrso FRT-03 is still for sale anywhere? All my searches come up with the Osrso FRT-05
thanks, jeff
Darren Levine
just got one of these in. nice find emm, they're a great bargain. Curious: it includes a small hex screw that goes into the side, which can be used to lock it all up, but i'm at a loss for a practical reason for this. any thoughts?
Simon
This one is cheapish and has quick release in small size: https://www.amazon.com/Joby-Bubble-Level-SLR-Zoom-Gorillapods/dp/B002CVU4G0
Simon
Scott
This ball head has a sliding video mount, I use it all the time.
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/754049-REG
It's a bit larger, but is this what you were talking about?
Rob S.
@eikerir Thanks, that's the one that I figured would work. And it's not that expensive considering how much tripod heads can cost. I just wish they offered ballheads with the Manfrotto slider plate.
eikerir
@Rob S. The Manfrotto one is the one i would recommend for a super compact slider set-up. I've used it for timelampses and it holds my camera + lens + battery grip no problems at all.
After a LED light falling out during an event thanks to one of the cheaper ball head models i only use the Manfrotto one now. It's expensive but feels like it will last a lifetime.
N Smith
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005HUWO9S/
@ Marshall, These have the light stand connectors and they are cheap. Well made too.
Rob S.
Emm, would you use any of these on a slider? If you were looking for a super lightweight portable system?
Dave Dugdale
Emm, I have a collection of mini ball heads as well, I love using them for so many different things.
If you are curious I took a picture of my collection here:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/davedugdale/12815268655/
My favorite one is made by Ikan but it cost around $20, I will have to check the Orsro brand, they are a lot cheaper.
Dave
Marshall Harrington
Been looking for some small inexpensive ball heads that fit standard c-stands. 5/8" rather then 1/4" threaded. Do any of these work with that configuration?