iOptron SkyTracker Ball Head (3305A) + clones

[inapottingshed]

Does anyone have experience with the iOptron head vs the many (cheaper) clones that are out there, such as the Neewer, McFury, Phot-R, etc.?

[callisto]

I've just purchased one for my mount but have not used it yet

It is very well made and has a nice solid feel to it

 

Mark

Edited July 29, 2020 by callisto
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[jiberjaber]

I using a 'clone' that came with the tripod I am using, it is OK though not able to compare with the iOptron one. Has a few less knobs than the iOptron one; one for rotation, one for the ball itself and one for the camera clamp.  Fairly new so far, so only 2 outings with it so far, time will tell if it starts to slip etc.

 

Do the two side knobs on the iOptron one tighten against the main ball ? 

[inapottingshed]

I was looking at these: 

NEEWER 8kg rating (seems very like the iOptron)

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Neewer-Professional-Panoramic-17-6pounds-8kilograms/dp/B01M4LQ8P6/ref=psdc_1330832031_t3_B07QG9S1RY

Phot-R 8kg rating

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B075T9K8PK?pf_rd_r=2V9128447NSKQ9XJBFWH&pf_rd_p=e632fea2-678f-4848-9a97-bcecda59cb4e

MEFURY 8kg rating (again looks like a clone)

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Rotating-Panoramic-Monopod-Control-Camcorder/dp/B07QG9S1RY/ref=pd_di_sccai_4/257-7159806-2923026?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B07QG9S1RY&pd_rd_r=4726fea5-db4e-4437-82f7-25815e462adb&pd_rd_w=Ptkpd&pd_rd_wg=IErl2&pf_rd_p=4d243aa6-d88e-4de2-9cbb-cd5cf6bb2669&pf_rd_r=QZBRMFK5PV9JS1AGCFMZ&psc=1&refRID=QZBRMFK5PV9JS1AGCFMZ

INNOREL B36N 15kg rating

https://www.amazon.co.uk/INNOREL-Panorama-Ballhead-Diameter-Camcorder/dp/B07Z5LT9FN/ref=pd_di_sccai_6/257-7159806-2923026?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B07Z5LT9FN&pd_rd_r=defba50d-541c-4b31-a7d3-1c4d694161a6&pd_rd_w=hEa2z&pd_rd_wg=Md8FC&pf_rd_p=4d243aa6-d88e-4de2-9cbb-cd5cf6bb2669&pf_rd_r=7QGNV68KGC3VSYH37MB5&psc=1&refRID=7QGNV68KGC3VSYH37MB5

[inapottingshed]

I've just pushed the button on the Innorel B36N (saving pennies for an obsy project). I like the larger dial for the ball. Will update when it arrives.

[Dave Lloyd]

+1 for the Innorel. I've got one on my SA. It easily holds anything I put on it. 

[Dave Lloyd]