Specifications

NOVOFLEX
CLASSICBALL 5
A world first in ball head design, the ClassicBall 5 features three vertical 90° openings for the ball
neck; AFC (advanced friction control) system for precisely repeatable and defined friction preset; no
fumbling for friction, locking and panning knobs; and absolutely no change of ball position during
locking, thanks to the design of the ball interior.
One glance at the ClassicBall 5, with its understated matte titanium finish, and it’s clear that this
is a high-precision instrument made to last. The ClassicBall 5 is an all-metal design incorporat-
ing advanced polymer materials developed and precision manufactured in Germany. In design-
ing the ClassicBall 5, Novoflex engineers drew on practical experience and their deep knowledge
of the problems encountered by professional photographers in their daily work. The company has
gone to great lengths to achieve high stability and excellent resistance to vibration.
TRIPODS
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EQUIPMENT LEASING AVAILABLE
PHOTO - VIDEO - PRO AUDIO
◆ Working on the ClassicBall 5, Novoflex
engineers aimed first and foremost to meet
photographers’ requirement for a precisely
controllable and repeatable friction
adjustment (braking) for the ball. The result
was AFC (advanced friction adjustment).
Integrated here for the first time, AFC allows
photographers to set the friction on a setting
ring in the center of the ball head. In other
words, they can set the correct braking rate
of the ball even before attaching the camera
and lens. This means no more trial and
error adjustment. Getting the right setting
is now child’s play, even with weighty
telephoto lenses.
◆ Completely new, and a world first in ball
head design, are three 90° openings to take
the ball neck that significantly increase the
vertical adjustment range of the head. The
camera can now swing smoothly through
180° vertically. Equally important is that
three 90° openings have been achieved with
no loss of stability.
◆ In contrast to other ball heads of this type,
the ClassicBall 5 makes it possible to lock
the ball in position without any risk of
even a slight shift in position. This feature
comes into its own in macro photography
where it is essential not to disturb the
setting of a shot.
◆ As one would expect from a product of this
caliber, the ClassicBall 5 provides integrated
360° panning and two camera threads (1/4˝
and 3/8˝). The ball support is permanently
grease-free.
◆ All adjusting elements have been optimized
for easy operation even under very difficult
conditions. Photographers working in very
low temperatures, for example, can set and
check all functions reliably without
removing their gloves.
◆ Weighs 1.9 lbs. and supports up to 26 lbs. of
camera equipment. The base diameter is
69mm, the camera-mount diameter is 59
mm and the overall height is 113 mm.
Panorama Plate
Universal Pan Calibrated
Base with 1/4˝ Thread
Only with slow and controlled
movements is the professional
precision of Novoflex products
fully appreciated. Without
play or twist, cameras and
lenses can be adjusted and
positioned exactly.
Substantial tests and decades
of photographic experience result in useful accessories like the
Panorama Plate. Used between the camera and tripod head or
between tripod head and tripod, the Panorama turns smoothly
and glides in it’s base. Equipped with locking screw and spirit
level. The Panorama Plate measures 3.5 x 2.4˝ and weighs 7.4 oz.
Panorama Plate (NOUPP).....................................................129.95
ClassicBall 5 Ballhead (NOCB5) .......................................................................................................................................................................................499.95
Forked Joint
"V" Shaped Tripod Head
for Long Lenses
The “V” shaped Forked Joint
offers additional support when
using long lenses, spotting
scopes, etc. With the base rigidly
attached to a tripod or similar,
the fork permits a full 360°
turn, allowing the user to
continuously follow moving
objects without sacrificing
the overall stability of the
system. The Forked Joint has a
height of 4.3˝, a 4.9˝ width, and
a weight of 7.4 oz.
Forked Joint (NOFJQ)..........84.95