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product_id: 35164852
title: "Photo Clam PC-33NS Head-3/8-Inch Socket, Friction Screw and Bubble Level - Black"
brand: "photo clam"
price: "NT$7"
currency: TWD
in_stock: false
reviews_count: 5
url: https://www.desertcart.tw/products/35164852-photo-clam-pc-33ns-head-3-8-inch-socket-friction
store_origin: TW
region: Taiwan
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# Biaxial Friction Control Arca-Style Quick Release 66.1 lb Load Capacity Photo Clam PC-33NS Head-3/8-Inch Socket, Friction Screw and Bubble Level - Black

**Brand:** photo clam
**Price:** NT$7
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 📸 Elevate Your Photography Game!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Photo Clam PC-33NS Head-3/8-Inch Socket, Friction Screw and Bubble Level - Black by photo clam
- **How much does it cost?** NT$7 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tw](https://www.desertcart.tw/products/35164852-photo-clam-pc-33ns-head-3-8-inch-socket-friction)

## Best For

- photo clam enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted photo clam brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Versatile Design:** Separate pan base and ball-locking knob for ultimate flexibility.
- • **Precision Control:** Biaxial progressive friction control for smooth adjustments.
- • **Unmatched Stability:** Supports up to 66.1 lbs for all your gear needs.
- • **Lightweight Champion:** Weighs only 0.7 lbs—carry it anywhere with ease.
- • **Quick Release Convenience:** Arca-style quick release for seamless transitions.

## Overview

The Photo Clam PC-33NS Head is a lightweight yet robust tripod head designed for professional photographers. With a load capacity of 66.1 lbs, it features an Arca-style quick release, separate pan base, and advanced biaxial friction control, making it the perfect companion for capturing stunning shots on the go.

## Description

The Photo Clam PC-33NS Ball Head is a professional quality tripod head that features an extremely strong ball-locking for a very high 66.1 lb. load capacity. Compare the Photo Clam line to any professional grade camera support system on the market and you will find excellent performance and quality at value prices. Photo Clam also has styling features and colors that set you apart from the crowd.The head has separate knobs for locking the ball and the pan base, enabling you to keep the orientation of your framing locked while you pan. This makes it appropriate for panoramic photography.Within the ball-locking knob there's a dial for applying progressive biaxial friction, to accommodate lighter and heavier camera setups across the head's vast load capacity.The head features a slot for tilting 90° to portrait orientation. Bubble levels allow you to ensure that your framing aligns to the horizon in either landscape or portrait orientation. Featuring a sturdy knob for its clamp, the Arca-style quick-release platform is compatible with camera plates (sold separately) from Photo Clam as well as other manufacturers such as Kirk, Arca-Swiss, and Really Right Stuff.

## Features

- 66.1 lb Load Capacity
- Arca-Style Quick Release
- Separate Pan Base and Ball-Locking Knob
- Biaxial Progressive Friction Control
- Weighs Just 0.7 lb

## Images

![Photo Clam PC-33NS Head-3/8-Inch Socket, Friction Screw and Bubble Level - Black - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51h5Wz-JPQL.jpg)

## Customer Reviews

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    OK Ball Head At Best
  

*by T***W on Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2013*

Ball head options for Gitzo traveler series tripods are very limited due to size constraints. This is one of the few ball heads that will fit onto a Gitzo 1541T, 1542T or 1544T tripod and still permit the tripod legs to be folded back over the ball head.  After doing a lot of research this ball head seemed to offer the best combination of value and performance.  Its main competitor appears to be the Markins Q3-TrQ ball head, which costs about $100 more.  After receiving this product (i.e., the Photo Clam) and evaluating it, I have to say that quality and good design are lacking from this product.  The knobs are sloppy and loose at the ends of their travel, and ball head movement is somewhat jerky and uneven.  The word "cheap" quickly comes to mind.  There is absolutely no comparison between the quality, look and feel of this ball head and my Linhof ball head, which while bigger is immeasurably better in every respect. I would not buy this ball head again, but am not quite sure where to go next seeing as the Markins Q3-TrQ ball head (also made in Korea, like the Photo Clam) is reported to have big problems in cold weather.  Acratech and Arca Swiss ball heads are too fiddly, complicated and expensive, and RRS ball heads in this performance category do not appear to be of very high quality.  I wish Linhof made a smaller Profi ball head.First update:  Ordered a Markins Q3-TrQ ball head after sending the Photo Clam back (thank you Amazon Prime).  The Markins has a larger ball head, and  the base diameter is actually slightly smaller than the Photo Clam's.  The quality and construction of the Markins ball head are much improved relative to the Photo Clam.  IMHO the Markins ball head is definitely worth the extra money. We'll find out if cold weather presents any problems for the Markins, however (which remains to be seen).Second update: I have used the Markins Q3 ballhead now for over a year.  It's OK, but it often locks up in cold weather, and it is sometimes difficult to adjust ballhead tension. Just received an FLM CB-38-FT ballhead, which is made in Germany.  Weighs a little more than the Markins, and costs about $80 more.  But the quality and operation are much improved relative to the Markins.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 







  
  
    Solidly built tripod head
  

*by G***N on Reviewed in the United States on October 14, 2012*

Overview:This tripod head is a solidly built head. All of the connection points, ball, and knobs functioned smoothly out of the box. The packaging left a little to be desired as it was really just a box with some foam padding in it.Pros:- Solidly built- AffordableCons:- Did not like the clamp plate that much with the knob... would have preferred the option of a lever instead of a knob... this is really a matter of personal preference though.Conclusion:I ended up sending this tripod head back since it would not fit well with my Gitzo 1550t traveler.  That being said, I would not hesitate recommending this head to anyone in the market for a head this size.  It really is good quality and should hold up nicely.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 







  
  
    So far so good
  

*by D***B on Reviewed in the United States on July 28, 2012*

Used this ballhead extensively the last couple weeks and it performed very well. Finish and appearance are top-notch. The user manual has some "lost in tranlation" moments but nothing you can't figure out. Coupled with Gitzo 1541T legs, where it accomodates folding the legs in travel mode.

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*Last updated: 2026-03-15*