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Mini ball head with single knob for ball and pan functions.
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73 of 79 people found the following review helpful
The Giottos ball head is good for a small camera that's not too heavy, but you'll want to get something larger and more stable for your heavier cameras and/or fancy lenses. We found that the 7D with a 24mm wide angle lens on it tended to slide unless we cranked the knob so hard it nearly stripped the screw. "Professional" as a term to describe this item is probably pushing it; its really a consumer ball head for lightweight cameras like a Canon Powershot and/or other devices, such as handycam-type video recorders.
37 of 38 people found the following review helpful
By P. Skow
Amazon Verified Purchase
This item impressed me.
I'm using it on a Targus Mono-Pod, with a Quick release adapter screwed onto the top of this swivel.
I use it with a Sony Camcorder and Canon Rebel camera with no problems. Once I tighten the swivel, I don't have to worry about it drooping or otherwise shifting position.
From top to bottom:
No rough edges from machining. The movement was very smooth.
It even includes a rubber screw cap, to keep the top camera mount screw from marring anything when it's not attached to something.
It's all metal, except for the thumbscrew tabs and screw-on camera seat.
The camera seat has an additional rubber pad for firmer gripping of the camera when it's screwed on.
The curve of the inside socket opening exactly matches the curve of the ball. This means no play or movement whatever once it's tightened.
It's designed so that the thumbscrew does NOT take much effort at all to lock the swivel and ball into whatever position I want. (you won't have to use a pair of pliers)
It has a set screw on the opposite side from the thumbscrew. It's purpose seems to be to keep the inside in position, while the thumbscrew is loosened. (The set screw should not be tightened fully. The only change I'd make is to apply some Loctite to the set-screw to prevent the possibility of it's falling out due to vibration.)
When the Thumbscrew is loose, the Outer part will swivel around the base insert, instead of loosening the nut that mounts it to the tripod. (it can swivel easily, both at the ball itself, and at the base.)
The base insert has an additional threaded insert to let it accept two different tripod screw sizes.
A Nickel coin matches the inserts slot width, for easy tightening or removal.
I'm using it on a Targus Mono-Pod, with a Quick release adapter screwed onto the top of this swivel.
I use it with a Sony Camcorder and Canon Rebel camera with no problems. Once I tighten the swivel, I don't have to worry about it drooping or otherwise shifting position.
From top to bottom:
No rough edges from machining. The movement was very smooth.
It even includes a rubber screw cap, to keep the top camera mount screw from marring anything when it's not attached to something.
It's all metal, except for the thumbscrew tabs and screw-on camera seat.
The camera seat has an additional rubber pad for firmer gripping of the camera when it's screwed on.
The curve of the inside socket opening exactly matches the curve of the ball. This means no play or movement whatever once it's tightened.
It's designed so that the thumbscrew does NOT take much effort at all to lock the swivel and ball into whatever position I want. (you won't have to use a pair of pliers)
It has a set screw on the opposite side from the thumbscrew. It's purpose seems to be to keep the inside in position, while the thumbscrew is loosened. (The set screw should not be tightened fully. The only change I'd make is to apply some Loctite to the set-screw to prevent the possibility of it's falling out due to vibration.)
When the Thumbscrew is loose, the Outer part will swivel around the base insert, instead of loosening the nut that mounts it to the tripod. (it can swivel easily, both at the ball itself, and at the base.)
The base insert has an additional threaded insert to let it accept two different tripod screw sizes.
A Nickel coin matches the inserts slot width, for easy tightening or removal.
30 of 34 people found the following review helpful
Amazon Verified Purchase
Watch how many pounds a ball head holds before you order any of them. This one is small and would hold maybe 2-3 pounds.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent for Go Pro
I can adjust my Go Pro at every angle imaginable on my monopod. Easy to use and very sturdy. Not cheaply made
Published 2 days ago by Eric Gingerich
4.0 out of 5 stars
Perfect for my use
This no-frills ball head holds a 7" monitor on my DIY video camera jib crane with no problems and no unnecessary cost. Read more
Published 3 days ago by Paul Soutar
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very nice!
This item is solidly built and nicely adjustable. It is exactly what I needed for my monopod. Can't wait to try it out!
Published 8 days ago by Caralucy
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good solid ball mount
Solid base for point and shoot type cameras. Great for the price. I really like it. Seems like a winner.
Published 11 days ago by Carl A. Trapani
4.0 out of 5 stars
Decent mount for the price
I got this to use with my monopod. It's basic and seems like it will last. The movement of the ball is not very smooth, but I don't expect to be adjusting it a lot. Read more
Published 11 days ago by S. Wigginton
5.0 out of 5 stars
good mount
good mount. The body and ball are both metal and very solidly constructed. Worked great for my project. Very pleased with my purchase.
Published 12 days ago by Gary Mitchell II
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good, Small Ball Head for Speedlights
This ball head is so tiny, I can't understand why anyone would buy this for a large, expensive camera. For its size, it is sturdy and locks tight. Read more
Published 18 days ago by Ed Rhodes
4.0 out of 5 stars
Nice product
For the price, you can't beat it. It is very compact and although I would hesitate to use it with a very large camera, it works for my Nikons. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Firtree
3.0 out of 5 stars
tiny ball head
This is tiny! really just for very small cameras. Quality of build is not very high but then again it's a very low cost ball head. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Robin Talbot
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great for a point and shoot with alternative mounting
I bought this for use with my Panasonic DMC-TS5 rugged camera. I went to Lowes and bought a 2" 1/4-20 bolt and then drilled a hole through my bike helmet. Read more
Published 1 month ago by James S. McGregor
