
Review of the Oben BC-166 Dual Action Ballhead
The Oben BC-166 heavy-duty ballhead doesn't try to do fancy. It aims for no-fuss, rock-solid support and easy adjustment. And it succeeds well.

The Oben BC-166 heavy-duty ballhead doesn't try to do fancy. It aims for no-fuss, rock-solid support and easy adjustment. And it succeeds well.

Oben's VH-R2 Tilt Head for monopods is a solidly built tilt head that can handle the weight of most telephoto lenses. Here's my hands-on review.

Travel tripods are great for saving weight, but sometimes you just need a big, tall rig to hold a heavy super-telephoto lens steady in the wind. I took the Oben CT-2391 3-section carbon fiber tripod into the field to see if it offers the perfect balance of heavy-duty stability and lightweight portability.

Monopods are an absolute must when traveling with massive telephoto wildlife lenses. Here are the results of my hands-on field tests with the Oben CTM-2500 carbon fiber monopod, including how it handles heavy loads and extreme weather.

While it may not be the fanciest ballhead, Oben's BE-117 with Arca-style QR plate offers reliable performance at an affordable price.

With this travel tripod, Oben is aiming at the cheaper end of the market while still retaining features like carbon fiber construction, twist locks, and a convertible monopod. Here's how it stacks up.