{"id":2995,"date":"2016-07-07T14:41:27","date_gmt":"2016-07-07T14:41:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.apogeephoto.com\/?p=2995"},"modified":"2018-02-28T11:43:46","modified_gmt":"2018-02-28T11:43:46","slug":"review-of-the-induro-bhd3-tripod-ball-head","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.apogeephoto.com\/review-of-the-induro-bhd3-tripod-ball-head\/","title":{"rendered":"Review of the Induro BHD3 Tripod Ball Head"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"western\" style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"CENTER\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;\">If you&#8217;re considering investing in a quality ball head, this review of the Induro BHD3 Ball Head will give you some insight into what to look for.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.apogeephoto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/im1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3003\" src=\"http:\/\/www.apogeephoto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/im1.jpg\" alt=\"im1\" width=\"576\" height=\"280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.apogeephoto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/im1.jpg 576w, https:\/\/www.apogeephoto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/im1-300x146.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p align=\"CENTER\"><strong>What size ball head is best for you?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;\">Like me, you want tack sharp photos that you&#8217;ll feel good about and that others will really enjoy looking at too. The tripod and the head that you choose to mount your camera on really matter.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;\">But here&#8217;s the challenge; Getting the right ball head can be confusing, because there are so many options out there.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;\">The ball head you use is as important as the tires you have on your automobile. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;\">Tires are your only connection to the ground. Likewise, tripod heads are the vital support that have to perform properly and keep your camera and lens steady.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;\">Here is my short version of the good and the bad points about the BHD3 Head:<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;\"><b>Quick highlights:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;\">Sturdy and secure<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;\">Easy to use<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;\">10 year warranty<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;\"><b>Quick lowlights:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;\">It&#8217;s a significant investment<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;\">Big and bulky<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;\"><b>My First Impression of the Induro BHD3 Ball Head<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;\">1. Solid as a rock. 2. Stiff. 3. Well-made. If I had to give you my initial thoughts after I meticulously removed the BHD3 from its packaging, these are the three phrases I would use. I&#8217;ve used 3 or 4 ball heads in the past few decades, but this is by far the biggest and sturdiest one I&#8217;ve ever held in my hands.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;\">I did expect it to feel sturdy and look like it is well-made based on the price I paid. I didn&#8217;t expect it to be so stiff in its movement, and I was initially disappointed. Now that I&#8217;ve been using it for about 6 weeks, it&#8217;s loosened up a bit and it&#8217;s a pleasure to adjust to different positions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width: 120px; height: 240px;\" src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;OneJS=1&amp;Operation=GetAdHtml&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;source=ac&amp;ref=tf_til&amp;ad_type=product_link&amp;tracking_id=apogeephoto-20&amp;marketplace=amazon&amp;region=US&amp;placement=B002SXMRX0&amp;asins=B002SXMRX0&amp;linkId=e6d297ce161b2a6d5db5d1a64f23d057&amp;show_border=false&amp;link_opens_in_new_window=true&amp;price_color=333333&amp;title_color=0066c0&amp;bg_color=ffffff\" width=\"300\" height=\"150\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><br \/>\n<\/iframe><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;\"><b>What should you look for in a good quality ball head? <\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;\"><b>Size<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;\"> is your first charactersitic to consider. Full-sized DSLR cameras with longer and heavier lenses benefit from the superior performance of a ball head with a larger ball. The larger the size of the ball the more surface area and sturdiness you get.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;\">The Induro BHD3 is intended for photo enthusisasts and pros who are using DSLR cameras and long lenses.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.apogeephoto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/im2.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3007\" src=\"http:\/\/www.apogeephoto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/im2.jpg\" alt=\"im2\" width=\"576\" height=\"465\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.apogeephoto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/im2.jpg 576w, https:\/\/www.apogeephoto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/im2-300x242.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;\">Your cell phone or a compact point and shoot camera doesn&#8217;t need the heavy duty support of a professional ball head like the Induro BHD3.That&#8217;s a waste of size and money. If you only shoot with an average size DSLR and a compact zoom lens, you&#8217;ll do fine using a smaller ball head.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;\"><b>FEATURES THAT MAY COME WITH YOUR BALL HEAD<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;\"><b>Separate knobs. <\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;\"> Individual knobs let you<\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;\"> lock your camera&#8217;s position, do horizontal panning, and set the amount of friction\/tension for moving your ball head, all independently. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;\">A separate panning knob makes shooting your panaramic photos and videos come out better. You can smoothly move your camera left to right and back without any change in tilt.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;\">A separate tention knob is great for adjusting the friction to match the weight of different camera\/lens combinations you use. Setting the friction correctly also prevents your camera from flopping around when the main knob is loosened.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.apogeephoto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/im3.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3010\" src=\"http:\/\/www.apogeephoto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/im3.jpg\" alt=\"im3\" width=\"432\" height=\"485\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.apogeephoto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/im3.jpg 432w, https:\/\/www.apogeephoto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/im3-267x300.jpg 267w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 432px) 100vw, 432px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;\">The main knob should tighten with one twist and keep your camera EXACTLY where you set it without any sag. A large main knob makes it easy to tighten or loosen just the right amount.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;\"><b>Capacity.<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;\"> What&#8217;s the real story on this one? There&#8217;s no standard method of testing capacity. Manufacturers can report the capacity as they wish. You can look at capacites for general comparisons but don&#8217;t get fooled by unusually high capacity numbers on small ball heads.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;\">You can put a large camera and lens on a small ball head but precise adjustments and sagging become issues quickly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;\"><b>Quick Release<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;\">. This feature is pretty much a non-factor for comparing ball heads as the large majority of ball heads routinely now come with a quick release system of some sort. A quick release will give you the ability to attach or remove your camera rapidly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;\">Avoid brand specific quick release systems and go with a universally compatible design like the Arca Swiss.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;\"><b>Bubble Level<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;\">. A bubble level is not important to me personally, but is very important for architectural photographers and for photographers who desire precision hoirzontal panning. The Induro BHD3 does not have a bubble level.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;\"><b>SPECIFICATIONS OF THE BHD3 BALL HEAD<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<table border=\"0\" width=\"665\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<colgroup>\n<col width=\"222\" \/>\n<col width=\"222\" \/>\n<col width=\"222\" \/> <\/colgroup>\n<tbody>\n<tr valign=\"TOP\">\n<td width=\"222\">\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;\">Reported Capacity<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"222\">\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;\">55 Pounds<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"222\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr valign=\"TOP\">\n<td width=\"222\">\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;\">Weight<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"222\">\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;\">1 Pound 10 ounces<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"222\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr valign=\"TOP\">\n<td width=\"222\">\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;\">Ball Diameter<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"222\">\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;\">2.5 Inches<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"222\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr valign=\"TOP\">\n<td width=\"222\">\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;\">Base Diameter<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"222\">\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;\">3.3 Inches<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"222\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr valign=\"TOP\">\n<td width=\"222\">\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;\">Height<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"222\">\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;\">4.75 Inches<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"222\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;\">On my wife&#8217;s kitchen food scale the Induro head weighed in at 1lb. 9.75 oz. That&#8217;s in line with the Induro web site that reports that the BHD3 weighs 1.85 pounds.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.apogeephoto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/img4.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3013\" src=\"http:\/\/www.apogeephoto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/img4.jpg\" alt=\"img4\" width=\"360\" height=\"267\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.apogeephoto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/img4.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.apogeephoto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/img4-300x223.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.apogeephoto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/img4-80x60.jpg 80w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;\">For as big as this ball head is, I did not find it to be cumbersome. I was surprised and relieved that it didn&#8217;t feel heavier, as I do like to keep things as light as possible.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;\"><b>WHAT COMES IN THE BOX<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;\">The Induro ball head came with a medium-sized quick release plate, a hex wrench, 1\/4 inch to 3\/8 inch adapter, and warranty card. If you register your BHD3 on-line Induro will extend the 5 year waranty to 10 years. I registered mine immediately.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;\">Also included was a gray colored dust cover.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.apogeephoto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/im5.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3016\" src=\"http:\/\/www.apogeephoto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/im5.jpg\" alt=\"im5\" width=\"576\" height=\"271\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.apogeephoto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/im5.jpg 576w, https:\/\/www.apogeephoto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/im5-300x141.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;\"><b>IS A BALL HEAD THE RIGHT HEAD FOR YOU?<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;\">I grew up on a pan\/tilt type of head and used variations of this type of tripod for the first 30 years of my photograpy li<\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;\">fe. Ball heads are now the dominant type of tripod head used by the majority of photographers. It wasn&#8217;t until I started shooting portraits as a full time pro over 20 years ago that I switched to ball heads.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;\">Ball heads are the lightest, most verstile, and the best option for tripods for most photography situations. If you shoot a lot of video you&#8217;ll make out better by getting a tripod head with a long handle for smoother panning.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;\"><b>BHD3 BALL HEAD ERGONOMICS<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;\">The oversized knobs make it easy to tighten the screws with very little effort. Just like a longer handle on a video head adjusts easier, the 2.5 inch ball makes it much easier to make small camera angle adjustments than with a small ball head.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;\">A<\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;\"><b>LTERNATIVE CHOICES TO THE BHD3<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;\">Induro&#8217;s tagline is &#8220;I<\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;\"><i>nduro. Rock Solid. No matter what<\/i><\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;\">,&#8221; but that doesn&#8217;t mean you have to choose Induro. I chose the Induro BHD3 because of the reputation of the company and because all of the positive reviews I read on Amazon. Induro has several other models worth considering. You can find them here: <\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><span lang=\"zxx\"><u><a href=\"http:\/\/www.indurogear.com\/products\/heads\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;\">www.Indurogear.com<\/span><\/a><\/u><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;\">I couldn&#8217;t justify spending more than twice the money and getting the ultimate ball head, a Really Right Stuff model RRS BH-55 Ballhead. I started a few years back with Manfrotto ball heads, but they just didn&#8217;t last long enough for me.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;\"><b>FINAL POINTS TO REMEMBER<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;\">The ball head you choice depends on the type of photography you do and the cameras and lenses you use. I use my Induro for my portrait photography, landscapes, and macro work. The larger ball heads have more surface area to lock onto and will be sturdier. It&#8217;s a matter of simple physics.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;\">When I shoot photos during backpacking trips and strenuous hikes, I switch to a compact 1-inch, single-knobbed ball head mounted on a small lightweight tripod. It&#8217;s a compromise in effectiveness, but I am also carrying food, water, and other gear. Buying a cheap ball head is tempting because of the cost savings, but often that strategy comes back to haunt you. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;\">There&#8217;s a talked about wasteful trend amongst photgraphers that they buy 3 different models of tripods before they find just the right one. Here&#8217;s how it goes;<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;\">Your first purchase was decided on to save money. The second one you invest in is so you get better quality and perhaps an additional specific feature.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;\">The third tripod you buy is the pricey one. It&#8217;s made with the best quality and design and also lasts the longest. Maybe it makes more sense to just go ahead and buy the one that will last you a lifetime!<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;\">Watch less TV.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;\">Shoot more photos.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;\">Bruce<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;\">Bruce Lovelace is primarily a professional portrait photographer who also has a passion for other types of photography and sharing his experieinces. You can read more on his photograpy blog about <\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><span lang=\"zxx\"><u><a href=\"http:\/\/www.better-digital-photo-tips.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;\">photography and camera tips<\/span><\/a><\/u><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mh-excerpt\"><p>If you&#8217;re considering investing in a quality ball head, this review of the Induro BHD3 Ball Head will give you some insight into what to look for. 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