Markins Ball Head Q-Ball Q20i-Q with lever release red

Markins Ball Head Q-Ball Q20i-Q with lever release red

• All-in-one design with quickshoe

• 50kg of load capacity, the best in its class

• Compatible with the new BV-Head attachment (BV-22)

• Improved anti-vibration and new replaceable quickshoe connection

• The Quick Lever opens or closes by single action (Patented)

This is an improvement of over 50% compared to other manufacturers (typical load-to-weight ratio of 20:1 to 50:1)
With this terrific load-to-weight ratio, you can use the one and same head for all of your cameras, no matter if 35mm, medium or large format cameras. The extra load capacity ensures superior smoothness.

The Q20i-Q comes with the Markins QL-60i lever release (quick shoe) attached. This high quality lever release combines the best of both worlds, efficiency of lever release and compatibility of screw release. It is lightening quick and easy to fully open and close the quickshoe, while it has the flexibility to be adjusted for plates that are slightly larger than Markins standard.

If prefer to use another quick release shoe on your ballhead please order the Q20-NQS. This ball-head comes without a quick release shoe.

Easy Opening and Closing: The quickshoe opens/closes fully in one quick lever action even with hand with glove on.

Adjustable Clamping Distance: The clamping distance is adjustable by turning the adjustment screw for larger plates than Markins standard.

Though this lever release quickshoe is adaptable to accommodate different brands of plates, it won't be practical to do so in the field with mixed brands of plates. We strongly recommend to use a single brand of plates with this lever release quickshoe. With mixed brands of plates, the traditional screw style quickshoe will be more flexible.

Convertible Lever Arm Position: The lever arm is convertible either left or right hand position for one's own convenience.

Compact Design: The lever arm stays compact either opened or closed position.

The Markins Q20i is arguably the winner of its class of pro ball heads. It is a sturdy ballhead with great control and smooth operation. Never before has a ball head been so light and yet able of taking such loads with ease. The compact Markins Q20i -only 101mm tall (3.98in)- belongs on any serious photographer and professionals must-have list. As with all Markins products, it has a beautiful finish.

Fewer, robust controls make the system easy to work with and operation with gloves is not an issue, something important for the outdoor photographer. With the smooth panning base you track moving objects with ease and the pan index at the base helps panorama stitching.

Fingertip control for "Sweet Spot" setting
You adjust the integral friction limit dial with a fingertip according to the weight of your gear. Now, the Progressive Friction Control (PFC) knob, using a unique triple bi-axial mechanism locks your heaviest equipment at a quarter of a turn if you feel you need to. This triple action sliding cam construction securely clamps the ball while still letting you easily slide your camera in any position. The limit dial prevents the friction control from turning loose beyond the safe point set, avoiding flops and drops.

Tough beauty
The hard anodized Q10i and Q20i ball heads are extremely resistant to scratching and have a beautiful, silky finishing. The heads come in black matte color.

Self-cleaning
The compact ball heads Q10i and Q20i are self-cleaning, self-lubricating, made of ultra durable 7075-T6 Duraluminum and are virtually maintenance free.

Product Review
Nikonians co-founder J. Ramon Palacios (jrp) extensive article on Markins Ballheads is here

Click on this linkf for a Markins Ball Heads Users Guide and Technical Data Sheet in pdf file format

Warranty
All Markins products come with a three year warranty.