--- product_id: 58642395 title: "Pig Iron BH-1V Professional Tripod Ball Head for Pro DSLR and Medium Format Cameras. 8kg Load Capacity. Arca-Swiss Compatible Quick Release System." brand: "pig iron" price: "VT10138" currency: VUV in_stock: false reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/58642395-pig-iron-bh-1v-professional-tripod-ball-head-for-pro store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # Pig Iron BH-1V Professional Tripod Ball Head for Pro DSLR and Medium Format Cameras. 8kg Load Capacity. Arca-Swiss Compatible Quick Release System. **Brand:** pig iron **Price:** VT10138 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Pig Iron BH-1V Professional Tripod Ball Head for Pro DSLR and Medium Format Cameras. 8kg Load Capacity. Arca-Swiss Compatible Quick Release System. by pig iron - **How much does it cost?** VT10138 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/58642395-pig-iron-bh-1v-professional-tripod-ball-head-for-pro) ## Best For - pig iron enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted pig iron brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Free delivery and returns on eligible orders. Buy Pig Iron BH-1V Professional Tripod Ball Head for Pro DSLR and Medium Format Cameras. 8kg Load Capacity. Arca-Swiss Compatible Quick Release System. at desertcart UK. Review: pig iron convert !!! - I took ages researching into tripod heads before I finally settled for the pig iron BH-1V , the big names surely add quite a hefty premium on theirs just for the pose value of their names as trying many out at the local camera shop I came to realise looking online might be a better way forward . I'd never heard of pig iron before but for the price I'd thought id give them a go as compared to the manfrotto ones I had my eye on there was a massive saving to be had . upon opening the box and trying all the knobs and inspecting the finish etc I'm so glad I did as this ball head is every bit as good as any manfrotto jobbie , its silky smooth , machined to perfection and has a blemish free finish , to be honest its that outstanding its made my hahnel triad 90pg tripod look naff, so yep you've guessed it a new tripod is winging its way to me as I type that'll do it justice (vanguard alta pro 263at) , if your on the market for a ball head then look no further as the pig iron BH-1V is as good as it gets until you get to the dizzy heights of gitzo prices ! its totally awesome in every way . Review: Value for money - My first ball head and overall I'm fairly pleased with it for the money. It is robust, chunky and heavy and fits my Vanguard Alta Pro tripod with no issues The clamps for the ball head itself hold the plate perfectly still and allow very smooth adjustment when released. However it is let down slightly by the clamp on the pan not being as firm and allowing a degree or so of "wooliness". This however should produce no real issues under normal circumstances. What I found slightly odd was that there was only one spirit level. So assuming you fit your camera with the top knob to the back of the body then you're only getting a level on the pitch axis and nothing on the roll axis. Again, not a deal breaker as you should be able to trust your own view of the image through the view finder. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00LUY0HVW | | Brand | Pig Iron | | Brand Name | Pig Iron | | Colour | Black | | Compatible Devices | Camera | | Compatible devices | Camera | | Customer Reviews | 4.0 out of 5 stars 25 Reviews | | Manufacturer | Pig Iron | | Maximum Weight Recommendation | 8 Kilograms | ## Images ![Pig Iron BH-1V Professional Tripod Ball Head for Pro DSLR and Medium Format Cameras. 8kg Load Capacity. Arca-Swiss Compatible Quick Release System. - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61cwZ-LdicL.jpg) ![Pig Iron BH-1V Professional Tripod Ball Head for Pro DSLR and Medium Format Cameras. 8kg Load Capacity. Arca-Swiss Compatible Quick Release System. - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61sN+1yV-kL.jpg) ![Pig Iron BH-1V Professional Tripod Ball Head for Pro DSLR and Medium Format Cameras. 8kg Load Capacity. Arca-Swiss Compatible Quick Release System. - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61FdOAgLY4L.jpg) ![Pig Iron BH-1V Professional Tripod Ball Head for Pro DSLR and Medium Format Cameras. 8kg Load Capacity. Arca-Swiss Compatible Quick Release System. - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61-Xp88yreL.jpg) ![Pig Iron BH-1V Professional Tripod Ball Head for Pro DSLR and Medium Format Cameras. 8kg Load Capacity. Arca-Swiss Compatible Quick Release System. - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71TzcmtG8DL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ pig iron convert !!! *by D***T on 27 July 2015* I took ages researching into tripod heads before I finally settled for the pig iron BH-1V , the big names surely add quite a hefty premium on theirs just for the pose value of their names as trying many out at the local camera shop I came to realise looking online might be a better way forward . I'd never heard of pig iron before but for the price I'd thought id give them a go as compared to the manfrotto ones I had my eye on there was a massive saving to be had . upon opening the box and trying all the knobs and inspecting the finish etc I'm so glad I did as this ball head is every bit as good as any manfrotto jobbie , its silky smooth , machined to perfection and has a blemish free finish , to be honest its that outstanding its made my hahnel triad 90pg tripod look naff, so yep you've guessed it a new tripod is winging its way to me as I type that'll do it justice (vanguard alta pro 263at) , if your on the market for a ball head then look no further as the pig iron BH-1V is as good as it gets until you get to the dizzy heights of gitzo prices ! its totally awesome in every way . ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Value for money *by M***S on 8 September 2017* My first ball head and overall I'm fairly pleased with it for the money. It is robust, chunky and heavy and fits my Vanguard Alta Pro tripod with no issues The clamps for the ball head itself hold the plate perfectly still and allow very smooth adjustment when released. However it is let down slightly by the clamp on the pan not being as firm and allowing a degree or so of "wooliness". This however should produce no real issues under normal circumstances. What I found slightly odd was that there was only one spirit level. So assuming you fit your camera with the top knob to the back of the body then you're only getting a level on the pitch axis and nothing on the roll axis. Again, not a deal breaker as you should be able to trust your own view of the image through the view finder. ### ⭐ Built quality is great otherwise. Thank you Regards *by T***S on 22 May 2016* Hi I have bought bh 1v recently, drag control failed after few photoshoots. And also panning control is not 100% tight, there is always horizontal movement of 1mm or so. Built quality is great otherwise. Thank you Regards Tadas --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/58642395-pig-iron-bh-1v-professional-tripod-ball-head-for-pro](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/58642395-pig-iron-bh-1v-professional-tripod-ball-head-for-pro) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-05-16*