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Omegon Pro OM12 Tripod Ball Head<\/strong>
The Omegon Pro OM12 ball head offers maximum freedom and control in one smooth motion. Whether you are using a camera or spotting scope, this ball head allows you to aim your instrument quickly, smoothly and precisely. Ideal for situations where the moment counts, such as nature photography or bird watching, and also flexible enough to be converted for special applications such as astrophotography.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Freedom and precision in use<\/strong>
The extremely smooth ball movement allows you to effortlessly track and position your camera or binoculars. The infinitely adjustable friction allows you to decide how free or rather how dampened the movement feels. Thus, the ball head functions as an adjustable slip clutch that adapts to your way of working and to the weight of your instrument.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Panoramas and perfect alignment<\/strong>
For accurate panoramic and 360\u00b0 shots, the OM12 is equipped with multiple spirit levels and a clear panorama scale. This aligns your camera precisely and maintains control over every movement, resulting in professional-looking images without skewed horizons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Easy to convert for multiple applications<\/strong>
A unique advantage of the OM12 is the ability to disassemble the Arca Swiss profile and use it elsewhere, such as on a dovetail for astrophotography. The profile features a central 3\/8\u2033 thread and two M5 drill holes, making the ballhead usable for a variety of configurations and specialized setups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Robust and universally compatible<\/strong>
Made of anodized aluminum, the ball head combines low weight with a load capacity of up to 6.5 kg. Thanks to its 3\/8\u2033 connection, it fits virtually any tripod, while the included adapter also allows 1\/4\u2033 use. The Arca Swiss quick release plate allows for quick and secure mounting of your equipment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What we recommend<\/strong>
\u2713 Ideal for photographers and observers who need fast and smooth movements
\u2713 Great for nature, bird and travel photography
\u2713 Good choice for panorama and 360\u00b0 shots thanks to spirit levels and scale
\u2713 Interesting for astrophotography because of the conversion option
\u2717 Less suitable for extremely heavy equipment over 6.5 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>6.5 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>1\/4\u2033 and 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>9.2 cm<\/td><\/tr>
Width<\/td>5.5 cm<\/td><\/tr>
Weight<\/td>0.35 kg<\/td><\/tr>
Series<\/td>Pro<\/td><\/tr>
Color<\/td>Black<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Omegon Pro OM12 tripod ball head comes with Arca Swiss quick release plate, infinitely variable friction adjustment, panorama scale, spirit levels and conversion option - ideal for cameras and binoculars up to 6.5 kg and suitable for photography as well as astrophotography with smooth, stable movements.<\/p>","protected":false},"featured_media":100737,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false},"product_brand":[126],"product_cat":[3076],"product_tag":[],"class_list":["post-94889","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:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/en\/omegon-pro-om10-balhoofd\/","url_meta":{"origin":94889,"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":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Omegon-Balhoofd-Pro-OM10.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Omegon-Balhoofd-Pro-OM10.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Omegon-Balhoofd-Pro-OM10.jpg?resize=525%2C300&ssl=1 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Omegon-Balhoofd-Pro-OM10.jpg?resize=700%2C400&ssl=1 2x"},"classes":[]},{"id":94899,"url":"https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/en\/omegon-pro-om8-balhoofd\/","url_meta":{"origin":94889,"position":1},"title":"Omegon Pro OM8 Ball Head","author":"","date":"17-01-2026","format":false,"excerpt":"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.","rel":"","context":"Similar post","block_context":{"text":"Similar post","link":""},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Omegon-Balhoofd-Pro-OM8-3.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Omegon-Balhoofd-Pro-OM8-3.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Omegon-Balhoofd-Pro-OM8-3.jpg?resize=525%2C300&ssl=1 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Omegon-Balhoofd-Pro-OM8-3.jpg?resize=700%2C400&ssl=1 2x"},"classes":[]},{"id":95005,"url":"https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/en\/omegon-pro-carbon-driepootstatief-32-mm-incl-balhoofd\/","url_meta":{"origin":94889,"position":2},"title":"Omegon Pro Carbon Tripod - 32 mm, Incl. 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