BC-18 MICRO BALL HEAD SPECS
IS THE BC-18 MICRO BALL HEAD RIGHT FOR YOU?
- Best for: Ultra-light travelers and photographers who want a compact ball head without extra bulk.
- Choose it if: You want one-handed, sag-free lever-lock tension control instead of a friction-only design.
- Ball & tilt: The 18mm ball locks sag-free up to ±45° tilt for quick, precise adjustments.
- Field advantage: Integrated Arca-style dovetail meets the RRS 1.5" Dovetail Standard for secure clamp-to-plate connections.
- Carry profile: Weighs just 3.70 oz (104.94 g) and stands 1.80" (45.72 mm) tall.
- Mount interface: Male 1/4"-20 threaded post attaches directly to standard accessories, or to 3/8"-16 sockets with a reducer bushing.
- Clamp: Screw-knob quick-release clamp provides reliable, adjustable, tool-free tightening.
- Built here: Ferritic nitrocarburized steel ball stem and joint for long-term reliability in harsh outdoor environments.
Empower your photography with compact precision tailored for lightweight mobility
The RRS® BC-18 Micro Ball Head
Crafted for photographers and adventurers seeking an ultra-lightweight, compact mounting solution, the BC-18 Micro Ball Head delivers precise articulation and reliable stability for travel photography and accessory setups in the field.
A lever-lock mechanism provides intuitive, one-handed tension control with visual status indicators, locking the 18mm ball sag-free at up to ±45° tilt, while a low center of gravity keeps mounted gear close to the mounting point for added stability in lightweight setups.
BC-18 MICRO BALL HEAD FEATURES
- Ultra-compact, 3.70 oz design stands just 1.80" tall and fits effortlessly into any gear bag.
- Lever-lock ball control gives one-handed, sag-free locking of the 18mm ball up to ±45° tilt.
- Integrated Arca-style dovetail meets the 1.5" RRS Dovetail Standard for secure clamp-to-plate connections.
- Screw-knob quick-release clamp for reliable, tool-free, adjustable tightening.
- Low center of gravity keeps equipment's center of mass close to the mounting point, minimizing torsional stress.
- Male 1/4"-20 threaded mounting post attaches directly to standard photographic accessories, or to 3/8"-16 sockets with a reducer bushing.
- Ferritic nitrocarburized steel ball stem and ball-joint for long-term wear resistance in harsh outdoor environments.
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WHAT'S IN THE BOX?
- 1 BC-18 Screw-Knob Ball Head
- 1 QR-code reference card for user manual
2 Reviews
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BC-18 Lever-Lock Micro Ball Head: Arca Screw-Knob Clamp
I love this Ball head, with so many uses, and it's extremely durable. Works extremely well with the RRS Gimbal head
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Excellent quality
5/5
