Quote Originally Posted by Dr Croubie View Post
I've got the Monoball P0, which i specifically got for lightweight hiking (well, as lightweight as possible within my quality/size/budget requirements).
I'm a bit busy to give a full rundown right now (i'm at work procrastinating on major projects and shouldn't even be writing this), hopefully I can write something better tonight (right after i choose finalists for the latest assignment, i promise).
In short, it's a great ballhead, I really like it being upside down for easy single-row Panoramae (or even not for panoramae, i've used it for panning between level subjects, like players on a stage). Main downside is that it doesn't have a built-in A-S clamp (there is one with a clamp, but it doesn't fit other 'A-S-style' clamps, go figure. I got a kirk or rrs clamp for it seperately, can't remember which. And I've put a lot of unbalanced weight on it, a 1.5kg soviet brick of a lens. Gimbal would be better for long lenses of course, but the Monoball is a good all-rounder.
Thank you Dr Croubie for your answer - even being in quite a hurry!
There is some benefits when searching about the Monoball P0 that seems to be quite unique to this construction and design! The best seems to be that it is very light and seems to be firm and able to support equipement up to 20kg.
However the Acratech GV2 seems also to be unique with its option to be used as a bit limited gimbal head.
Acratech is also light and sturdy and well done with expensive materials!
So there is also a difference in price tag.
The Monoball P0 will be around € 230,- but the Acratech GV2 with levelling clamp, will cost me more - about € 463.- - and this is quite big difference.
I am still considering which - I do like more the Acratech but I do not know how the Monoball P0 is in the field with both my TS-E-lenses for landscape or my Macro 100/200mm optics and also my 300mm both 2.8L as well as 4L with EF Extenders 2X and 1.4X III.

Wishing you all a great week-end!
All the Best!

//Charl