More Torque Test Result Updates in Sunwayfoto Indexing Rotator Reviews

Further to the recent Updates for Torque Test Results in Sunwayfoto Leveling Bases Reviews

The publication of the Sunwayfoto DDP-64SI Improved Panoramic Indexing Rotator Review gave also the opportunity to conclude some other pending Torque Test Results regarding the previous DDP-64 M snd S series Panoramic Indexing Rotators.

Updates for Torque Test Results in Sunwayfoto Leveling Bases Reviews

In an effort to tidy up some loose ends and pending matters in site content, the reviews concerning the Sunwayfoto Leveling Bases have been updated with Torque test results.

The measuring methods used,  were not meant for absolute precision, but rather to give an indication of the capabilities.

Sunwayfoto XB and FB Series Ball Heads Pass Low Temperature Certification Test

As announced in the Sunwayfoto website, both their FB Classic series and XB Low Profile series of ball heads were recently certified by SGS for remaining functional in the freezing low temperature of -40°C.

Triopo RS-3 Ball Head Review

I was surprised when I found this ball head boasting a load of 20 kg, a weigh of only 250 gr. and a cost of only 30 Euros shipped !
Even more surprised I was, reading that it had won the 2007 Beijing Show contest for reaching a locking force of 45 Kg !

Benro B-2 Ball Head Torque Test

Speaking of a ball head like the Benro B-2, the manufacturer gives us a maximum load in the specification.

What is this load meant for, and how was it measured?


Since there is not any clarification about that, to my humble knowledge up to now, but a vague idea that a ball head can withstand a load of equipment up to the max load in specification.


To be on the safe side, a common rule of thumb is to buy a ball head that can withstand 2-3 times the weight of the equipment that will be used.


In order to clarify all the above I decided to conduct a test on a more meaningful basis.