Ball head question

[success]

What makes one ball head better than another? Or what makes one worth 100 and the other worth 200?

 

[Camera Land]

There are a number of factors.
Traditional or fluid, proprietery plate or Arca Swiss, size and how much weight it will hold, the warranty. Certain brands offer better values.

 

[paproctor8]

Sufficient weight capacity for the job and fluid adjustment. Underbuy on either of those two things and you'll be getting your wallet out again soon. Ask me how I know