Oben IBH-05 Inverted Ballhead User Manual
- June 12, 2024
- Oben
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Oben IBH-05 Inverted Ballhead
Product Information
The Oben IBH-05 inverted ballhead is an ideal solution for panoramic photography and panoramic video shots. It’s equipped with a 1/4-20 mounting socket that’s compatible with most tripods. In this inverted design, the ballhead becomes the leveling base for easy camera alignment. Placing the panning base above the ball ensures a camera pan will always remain level with the horizon.
Thank you for choosing Oben.
The Oben IBH-05 inverted ballhead is an ideal solution for panoramic
photography and panoramic video shots. It’s equipped with a 1/4-20 mounting
socket that’s compatible with most tripods. In this inverted design, the
ballhead becomes the leveling base for easy camera alignment. Placing the
panning base above the ball ensures a camera pan will alwavs remain level with
the horizon.
Precautions
- Do not exceed the ballhead’s maximum load capacity.
- Ensure all appropriate locks are engaged when necessary.
- This ballhead should be used only in temperatures ranging between -22°F and 140°F.
- Do not operate in salt water.
- Dry the ballhead if it becomes wet.
- Remove the camera from the ballhead during setup or transport.
- All images are for illustrative purposes onlv.
Overview
1/4-20 camera mounting screw
Tighten the screw with a coin, flat screwdriver, or hex key (not included).
Arca-type quick-release plate
The Arca-type quick-release plate attaches to the base of your camera with the
1/4-20 mounting screw.
Important! Make sure the plate is seated flush against the base of the clamp
before tightening the quick-release collar.
360° panoramic scale
Use the pan scale to accurately set up panoramic photographs and camera pan
shots.
90° notch
Use the notch on either side of the head to instantly switch your camera from
landscape to portrait orientation, or to point the camera down at a 90° angle.
Pan lock
Turn the knob counterclockwise to unlock the panning base. Rotate the base to
the desired position, and lock it by turning the knob clockwise.
Quick-release collar
Turn the collar clockwise to clamp, and counterclockwise to remove the quick-
release plate.
Locking handle
Turn the handle clockwise to lock the ballhead.
If the handle is obstructed, pull it out to disengage, and reposition it.
Press it back in to reengage.
1/4-20 tripod mounting socket
Specifications
- Maximum Load: 5 lb. (2.27 kg)
- Material: Aluminum
- Vertical Tilt: +90°to-90°
- Panning Range: 360°
- Base Mount: 1/4-20
- Camera Mount : 1/4-20
- Height: 2.7 in. (6.8 cm)
- Weight: 4.2 oz. (119 g)
Warranty
Five-Year Limited Warranty
This Oben product is warranted to the original purchaser to be free from
defects in materials and workmanship under normal consumer use for a period of
five (5) ears from the original purchase date or thirty (30) days after
replacement, whichever occurs later. The warranty provider’s responsibility
with respect to this limited warranty shall be limited solely to repair or
replacement, at the provider’s discretion, of any product that fails during
normal use of this product in its intended manner and in its intended
environment. Inoperability of the product or parts) shall be determined by the
warranty provider. If the product has been discontinued, the warranty provider
reserves the right to replace it with a model of equivalent quality and
function.
This warranty does not cover damage or defect caused by misuse, neglect, accident, alteration, abuse, improper installation or maintenance. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, THE WARRANTY
PROVIDER MAKES NEITHER ANY EXPRESS WARRANTIES NOR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES,
INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
This warranty provides you with specific legal rights, and you may also have additional rights that vary from state to state.To obtain warranty coverage, contact the Oben Customer Service Department to obtain a return merchandise authorization (“MA”) number, and return the defective product to Oben along with the RMA number and proof of purchase. Shipment of the defective product is at the purchaser’s own risk and expense.
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