In May 2012, Benro released the new PJ series panorama heads, PJ1 and PJ2, which further enhancing their product line of panoramic gears.
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| PJ2 (left) and PJ1 (right) |
Actually, the new products are the combinations of J series ball heads and PC series panorama heads. To be specific:
- PJ1 = J1 + PC0
- PJ2 = J2 + PC0
PJ1 is smaller in size with 20kg (44 lbs) loading capacity; whereas PJ2 is larger in size with 30kg (66 lbs) loading capacity. (The figures are the official spec. of J1 and J2 ball heads, grabbed from Benro official website.)
J ball head is the top series ball head of Benro, with highest locking capacities and most convenient controlling mechanism. With the PC0 panorama head attaching on the top, it can both act as a simple ball head, as well as a precise panoramic device.
Let's go more in-depth, we have shared the specifications and product shots in the following sections.
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Specifications
PJ2 (i.e. larger model)
- Material: Aluminium Alloy
- Max. Load Capacity: 30kg (66 lbs)
- Self Weight: 645g (1.42 lbs)
- Ball Diameter: 44mm (1.73 inches)
- Base Diameter: 64mm (2.52 inches)
- Clamp Diameter: 60mm (2.36 inches)
- Height: 115mm (4.53 inches)
- Base Screw Diameter: 3/8"
- Rotation Angle: 360 degrees
- Angle Marking Scale: 2.5 degree / marking
- Compatibility: Arca-Swiss Standard
PJ1 (i.e. smaller model)
- Material: Aluminium Alloy
- Max. Load Capacity: 20kg (44 lbs)
- Self Weight: 530g (1.17 lbs)
- Ball Diameter: 36mm (1.42 inches)
- Base Diameter: 56mm (2.2 inches)
- Clamp Diameter: 60mm (2.36 inches)
- Height: 108mm (4.25 inches)
- Base Screw Diameter: 3/8"
- Rotation Angle: 360 degrees
- Angle Marking Scale: 2.5 degree / marking
- Compatibility: Arca-Swiss Standard
Product Shots - PJ2
Product Shots - PJ1
Demonstration: PJ2 Head + PU70 QR plate
Demonstration: PJ2 Head + MPB20 nodal slide + PU70 QR plate
Conclusion
With the PJ series panorama heads, you could enjoy both the advantages of Benro J ball heads and PC panorama heads, including: high locking power, convenient control mechanism, and precise panoramic ability.
You could find the heads from our eBay store.
Thank you for reading. I hope you find the article useful. :-)
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