{"id":94899,"date":"2026-01-17T11:17:33","date_gmt":"2026-01-17T10:17:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/?post_type=product&#038;p=94899"},"modified":"2026-09-04T14:05:35","modified_gmt":"2026-09-04T12:05:35","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 (3 kg)"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Omegon Pro OM8 Ball Head (3 kg): 310 grams for on the go<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The OM8 is the lightest ball head in the Pro series: approximately 310 grams with a load capacity of 3 kg. This makes it intended for small to medium-sized cameras when traveling, during hikes, or on a small tripod.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Despite its size, it has all the functions of a full-fledged ball head: an Arca Swiss quick-release plate, a panoramic scale, two spirit levels, and continuously adjustable friction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-3 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Omegon-Balhoofd-Pro-OM8-3.jpg\" alt=\"Omegon Pro OM8 ball head with Arca Swiss quick release plate\" title=\"\"><\/figure><figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Omegon-Balhoofd-Pro-OM8.jpg\" alt=\"Omegon Pro OM8 ball head with Arca Swiss quick release plate\" title=\"\"><\/figure><figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Omegon-Balhoofd-Pro-OM8-1.jpg\" alt=\"Omegon Pro OM8 ball head with Arca Swiss quick release plate\" title=\"\"><\/figure><figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Omegon-Balhoofd-Pro-OM8-2.jpg\" alt=\"Omegon Pro OM8 ball head with Arca Swiss quick release plate\" title=\"\"><\/figure><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Features<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Load capacity 3 kg, own weight approx. 310 g<\/li><li>Arca Swiss quick release plate<\/li><li>Panorama scale and two spirit levels<\/li><li>Steplessly adjustable friction<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Compatibility<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For an astro tracker with a telephoto lens, 3 kg is often too little; opt for the OM10 or OM12 in that case. A ball head moves freely in all directions and locks with a single knob: fast, but you adjust all axes simultaneously. A three-way head has its own lever per axis, which is slower but more precise if you want to adjust one direction without disturbing the rest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Specifications<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Type<\/strong><\/td><td>Ball Head<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Carrying capacity<\/strong><\/td><td>3 kg<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Own weight<\/strong><\/td><td>Approximately 310 g<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Clamp<\/strong><\/td><td>Arca Swiss<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Friction<\/strong><\/td><td>Steplessly adjustable<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Level<\/strong><\/td><td>Two<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Scale<\/strong><\/td><td>Panoramic scale<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can find more accessories for this brand at the <a href=\"\/en\/brands\/omegon\/\">Omegon brand page<\/a>.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Compact ball head of approximately 310 grams with a 3 kg load capacity, Arca-Swiss clamp, and continuous friction control. 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