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FLEXSHOOTER Mini (Silver Edition) with screw clamp silver anodized

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FLEXSHOOTER Mini (Silver Edition) with screw clamp silver anodized

FLEXSHOOTER Mini (Silver Edition) – The Versatile All-Rounder

Discover the FLEXSHOOTER Mini (Silver Edition) with screw clamp, silver anodized. This lightweight at only 0.499 kg offers a maximum load capacity of 9.5 kg, making it the ideal companion for your photographic adventures. Its innovative ball-in-ball design allows for precise alignment of your camera-lens combinations up to 3 kg.

Function Principle of the Ball-in-Ball Design in Detail

The unique ball-in-ball design of the FLEXSHOOTER Mini ensures exceptional stability and precision. The outer ball is housed in a plastic insert, allowing precise adjustment without sagging. This construction is extremely low-profile and optimized for demanding photographers.

Use as a Classic Ball Head

Use the FLEXSHOOTER Mini as a classic ball head to ensure maximum flexibility in aligning your camera. The bidirectional clamp allows for easy and secure attachment of your equipment.

Use as a Telephoto Tilt Head with Spring Balance

The FLEXSHOOTER Mini can also be used as a telephoto tilt head with spring balance. The built-in spring mechanism compensates for the tilt of the inner ball and ensures stable alignment, even with heavy telephoto lenses.

Use for Single-Row Panoramas

With its 360° panoramic axis, the FLEXSHOOTER Mini is perfect for single-row panoramas. A precise spirit level assists you in leveling, allowing you to effortlessly capture impressive panoramic images.

Compatibility and Easy Handling

The 38 mm dovetail cross clamp of the FLEXSHOOTER Mini is compatible with common dovetail systems such as Arca-Style, Really Right Stuff, Wimberley, Pro Media Gear, and Kirk. The screw clamp allows for easy coupling with cameras and lenses that have corresponding clamp profiles.

Robust and Durable

Made from anodized aluminum and stainless steel, the FLEXSHOOTER Mini offers high resistance and durability. The self-lubricating balls require no additional lubrication and are easy to clean with clear water.

Safety Instructions

Ensure that the used clamp profiles are at least 55 mm long and have safety stop screws on the bottom of the plate. Avoid tightening the tilt locking knob too tightly to ensure optimal clamping.

Ball Ø / mm
  • 55
Base Ø / cm
  • 5,4
Finish
  • anodized
Height / cm
  • 8,0
Material
  • Aluminum
  • Stainless steel
Pivoting range / °
  • Inner ball: 360
  • Outer ball: 360
  • Panoramic axis: 360
QR base fits
  • ARCA SWISS compatible (according to manufacturer) 38 mm dovetail
  • Berlebach dovetail
  • Flexshooter 38 mm dovetail
  • Kirk dovetail
  • Pro Media Gear dovetail
  • Really Right Stuff dovetail
  • Wimberley dovetail
Special features
  • Levelable 2-way tilt/tele tilt, your tripod does not need separate leveling
  • TIP: when using cameras with heavier wide-angle lenses, the use of a nodal point rail can be useful for ideal balancing. However, this should not protrude forward beyond the lens
  • The tilt of the inner ball forwards and backwards is absorbed by a spring mechanism
  • medium sized
  • suitable for panorama
  • with bidirectional clamp
  • with built-in 2-way-tilt
Spirit level bubble
  • 1 x circular level
Tilt range / °
  • Inner ball: -27/+27
  • Inner ball lateral: 0/0
  • Outer ball: -90/+55
Tripod Thread
  • 3/8" UNC
Tripod head type
  • 2 Wege Neiger
  • Kugelkopf
  • Tele-Neiger
Weight / kg
  • 0,499
clamp release type
  • Cross clamp (bidirectional)
  • Screw locking
for Canon Lenses
  • Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS II
  • Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS III
  • Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM
  • Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 L IS
  • Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II
  • Canon EF 300mm f/2.8 L
  • Canon EF 300mm f/2.8 L IS USM
  • Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L IS II USM
  • Canon EF 300mm f/4L IS USM
  • Canon EF 400mm f/5.6
for Canon RF lenses
  • Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM (2019)
  • Canon RF 100-400mm f/5.6-8 IS USM (2021)
  • Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5 - 7.1 L IS USM (2020)
  • Canon RF 200-800mm f/6,3-9.0 IS USM (2023)
for Fuji Lenses
  • Fuji 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR XF
  • Fuji 150-600 mm f/ 5.6-8 R LM OIS WR XF
for Nikon Lenses (non Z)
  • Nikon 70-200mm f/2,8G ED VR AF-S NIKKOR
  • Nikon 70-200mm f/2,8G ED VR AF-S NIKKOR
  • Nikon 70-200mm f/2,8G ED VR II AF-S NIKKOR
  • Nikon 70-200mm f/4G ED VR AF-S NIKKOR
  • Nikon 200-500mm f/5,6E ED VR AF-S NIKKOR
  • Nikon 300mm f/2,8G ED VR II AF-S NIKKOR
  • Nikon 300mm f/4E AF-S PF ED VR NIKKOR
  • Nikon 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR NIKKOR
for Nikon Z Lenses
  • Nikon Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S (2020)
  • Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S NIKKOR (2021)
  • Nikon Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR NIKKOR (2023)
  • Nikon Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S NIKKOR (2022)
  • Nikon Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S NIKKOR (2023)
for Olympus / OM SYSTEM Lenses
  • Olympus 100-400mm f/5.0-6.3 M.ZUIKO ED IS
  • Olympus 150-400mm f/4.5 M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED TC1.25X IS PRO
  • Olympus 300mm f/2.8 ZUIKO DIGITAL ED
  • Olympus 300mm f/4  M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED IS PRO
for Sigma lenses
  • Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6,3 DG OS HSM / Contemporary
  • Sigma 120-300mm f/2,8 DG OS HSM | Sports
  • Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM
  • Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6,3 DG OS HSM / Contemporary
  • Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6,3 DG OS HSM / Sports
for Sony Lenses
  • Sony 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II FE [SEL70200GM2]
  • Sony 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II FE [SEL70200GM2] (2021)
  • Sony 70-200mm f/2.8 G SSM II [SAL70200G2]
  • Sony 70-200mm f/4 G OSS FE [SEL70200G]
  • Sony 70-200mm f/4 G OSS FE [SEL70200G] (2014)
  • Sony 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 GM OSS FE [SEL100400GM]
  • Sony 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 GM OSS FE [SEL100400GM] (2017)
  • Sony 200-600mm f/5,6–6,3 G OSS FE [SEL200600G] (2019)
  • Sony 300mm f/2,8 G SSM II [SAL300F28G2]
  • Sony 300mm f/2.8 G [SAL300F28G]
  • Sony 400–800mm f/6.3-8 G OSS FE [SEL400800G]
maximum payload / kg
  • 9,5
note
  • ATTENTION: locking clamp lever. If the outer ball is not clamped when the lever is in place, pull it out axially and turn it counterclockwise while idling. Re-engage the lever and then turn it clockwise.
  • ATTENTION: the 3/8" mounting thread is 8mm long, if screws longer than 8mm are screwed in, the ball will be damaged!
  • ATTENTION: the clamping profiles used should be at least 55mm long and preferably also have safety stop screws on the underside of the panel!
  • ATTENTION: the return spring of the inner ball is designed for operation with a load, so the tilt and pan mechanism only works as intended when the lens is mounted on the Flexshooter.
  • ATTENTION: the tilt locking knob must not be tightened too much! Optimum clamping takes place well before this.
recommended for
  • Action & Sports photography
  • Architecture photography
  • DSLM
  • DSLR
  • Landscape photography
  • Long Lens Photography
  • Macro photography
  • Panoramic photography
  • Travel photography
  • Tripods with 3/8" UNC thread
weight compensation
  • yes, built-in spring balance for tilt movement

Information on the EU General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR)

Manufacturer information:
Bentwire Kft.
Majalis köz2 
2072 Zsambek / Ungarn
info@ballhead.eu
https://ballhead.com