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Do you have any of these concerns?
・Gimbal heads are heavy and difficult to carry
・Ball heads are unstable with telephoto lenses
・The horizon shifts during video shooting
▶ This single unit solves all of these problems.
“It’s heavy, bulky, and inconvenient...”
This product was born from a photographer’s remark.
BV-HEAD achieves stable operation like a video head
by intentionally adding limitations to a ball head.
✔ Can be used as a ball head
✔ Transforms into a video head only when needed
✔ Reduces weight without increasing gear
“Markins BV-14 BV-HEAD for Q10i Series” is a BV-HEAD
designed for the Markins Q10i Series ball heads.
By attaching this BV-HEAD, your ball head becomes
a video head capable of pan and tilt operations.
■ Achieves stable shooting
By controlling vertical and horizontal movement, your footage maintains level and vertical alignment.
Even with telephoto lenses, it suppresses shake and enables smooth tracking.
■ Center-of-gravity balance design
Aligning the equipment’s center of gravity reduces load and improves stability.
■ One-touch attachment/removal
The BV-HEAD can be easily attached and removed. Once detached, it functions as a standard ball head.
■ Surprisingly lightweight
BV-HEAD: approx. 236g ( + Ball head: approx. 499g )
▶ Significantly lighter than a gimbal head
▶ Ideal for hiking and long trips without added burden
Bird photography and video shooting—traditionally difficult with ball heads—
become comfortable with this compact and lightweight BV-HEAD.
Both BV-14 and BV-24 share the same concept, but the optimal model depends on your use.
| BV-14 (This product) | BV-24 | |
|---|---|---|
| Features | Lightweight, compact, and easy to handle | High stability, suitable for large equipment |
| Weight | 0.52lb (236 g) | 0.52 lb (238 g) |
| Compatible Equipment | 100–400mm / 150–600mm class | Lenses over 6.6 lb (3kg) |
| Mobility | ◎ Excellent | ○ Slightly heavier |
| Stability | ○ High | ◎ Very high |
▶ For lightness and mobility → BV-14 (This product)
▶ For stability and large equipment → BV-24 here
BV-HEAD Model |
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Weight |
0.52lb (236 g) with BS-12 |
Dimensions |
4.17 x 3.07 x 2.36in (106 x 78 x 60 mm) |
Stopper |
BS-12 |
Weight |
0.04lb (16g) |
Dimensions |
Size 1.73 X 0.55 X 0.79 in (44 X 14 X 20 mm) |
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