{"id":94899,"date":"2026-01-17T11:17:33","date_gmt":"2026-01-17T10:17:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/?post_type=product&p=94899"},"modified":"2026-03-20T18:10:18","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T17:10:18","slug":"omegon-pro-om8-ball-head","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/en\/omegon-pro-om8-balhoofd\/","title":{"rendered":"Omegon Pro OM8 Ball Head"},"content":{"rendered":"

Omegon Pro OM8 Ball Head<\/strong>
The Omegon Pro OM8 ball head is a compact and lightweight solution for small to medium-sized cameras. With a load capacity of 3 kg and weighing only about 310 grams, this ball head is ideal for travel, hiking and use on small tripods. Despite its compact size, it offers all the features you would expect from a full-fledged ball head, with smooth operation and precise alignment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Compact, light yet fully equipped<\/strong>
This black anodized aluminum ball head combines low weight with solid construction. Thanks to the infinitely adjustable friction screw, you tune the movement of the ball exactly to the weight of your camera or binoculars and to your personal preference. This allows you to move quickly when needed but maintain full control with precise framing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Move freely in all directions<\/strong>
The great advantage of a ball head is the complete freedom of movement. With the OM8, you can intuitively swivel your camera in any direction without having to operate multiple levers. This makes this ball head particularly suitable for dynamic situations such as nature photography or spontaneous travel moments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Perfect alignment and panoramas<\/strong>
For straight horizons and accurate compositions, the OM8 is equipped with multiple spirit levels and a 360\u00b0 panoramic scale. The scale with clear gradations helps create panoramic shots with even rotation, while the spirit levels ensure correct alignment in both horizontal and vertical positions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Quick release plate with extra safety<\/strong>
The included quick release plate allows you to mount your camera or binoculars within seconds. The flat prism clamp provides a very strong grip and additional drop protection, so your equipment always remains securely attached even when the clamp is not fully tightened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What we recommend<\/strong>
\u2713 Ideal for travelers and photographers looking for a lightweight and compact ball head
\u2713 Perfect for system cameras and smaller DSLRs
\u2713 Suitable for panoramic and travel photography
\u2713 Good choice for small and medium-sized tripods
\u2717 Less suitable for heavy cameras or large telephoto lenses over 3 kg<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Specifications<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Capacity<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Feature<\/th>Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Type<\/td>Ball head<\/td><\/tr>
Carrying capacity<\/td>3 kg<\/td><\/tr>
Camera mounting shoe thread<\/td>1\/4\u2033<\/td><\/tr>
Inclination range<\/td>-95\u00b0 to +40\u00b0<\/td><\/tr>
Swivel range<\/td>360\u00b0<\/td><\/tr>
Number of spirit levels<\/td>3<\/td><\/tr>
Connection wire tripod head<\/td>3\/8\u2033<\/td><\/tr>
Friction setting<\/td>Ball joint<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Details<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Feature<\/th>Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Tilt lock<\/td>Yes<\/td><\/tr>
Swivel clamp<\/td>Yes<\/td><\/tr>
One-handed operation<\/td>Yes<\/td><\/tr>
Quick-release plate<\/td>Yes<\/td><\/tr>
Panoramic scale<\/td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

General<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Feature<\/th>Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Height<\/td>9 cm<\/td><\/tr>
Width<\/td>4.5 cm<\/td><\/tr>
Weight<\/td>0.3 kg<\/td><\/tr>
Series<\/td>Pro<\/td><\/tr>
Color<\/td>Black<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Omegon Pro OM8 ball head comes with Arca Swiss quick release plate, panorama scale, two spirit levels and infinite friction adjustment - ideal for light to medium cameras and binoculars up to 3 kg, with smooth operation, compact size and versatility for photography and travel use.<\/p>","protected":false},"featured_media":100746,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false},"product_brand":[126],"product_cat":[3076],"product_tag":[],"class_list":["post-94899","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","product_brand-omegon","product_cat-balhoofden","product_shipping_class-licht","first","instock","taxable","shipping-taxable","purchasable","product-type-simple"],"bundled_by":[],"bundle_stock_status":"instock","bundle_stock_quantity":null,"bundle_virtual":false,"bundle_layout":"","bundle_add_to_cart_form_location":"","bundle_editable_in_cart":false,"bundle_sold_individually_context":"","bundle_item_grouping":"","bundle_min_size":"","bundle_max_size":"","bundle_price":[],"bundled_items":[],"bundle_sell_ids":[],"acf":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":94916,"url":"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/en\/omegon-pro-om10-balhoofd\/","url_meta":{"origin":94899,"position":0},"title":"Omegon Pro OM10 Ball Head","author":"","date":"17-01-2026","format":false,"excerpt":"Omegon Pro OM10 Ball Head comes with quick release plate, panorama scale, level, adjustable friction and Arca Swiss clamp - suitable for cameras and optics up to 10 kg with smooth precision movement and secure mounting. \u00a0","rel":"","context":"Similar post","block_context":{"text":"Similar post","link":""},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"","width":0,"height":0},"classes":[]},{"id":94987,"url":"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/en\/omegon-basic-250-driepootstatief-aluminium-met-balhoofd\/","url_meta":{"origin":94899,"position":1},"title":"Omegon Basic 250 Tripod, Aluminum, with Ball Head","author":"","date":"17-01-2026","format":false,"excerpt":"Omegon Basic 250 tripod comes with ball head, quick release plate, panorama scale, central column mechanism and carrying bag - ideal for photography, observation and video with cameras and binoculars up to 5 kg, can also be used as a monopod. \u00a0","rel":"","context":"Similar post","block_context":{"text":"Similar post","link":""},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"","width":0,"height":0},"classes":[]},{"id":95005,"url":"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/en\/omegon-pro-carbon-driepootstatief-32-mm-incl-balhoofd\/","url_meta":{"origin":94899,"position":2},"title":"Omegon Pro Carbon Tripod - 32 mm, Incl. 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