Giottos MH1004 Mini Ball Head with Single Knob for Ball and Pan

Customer Reviews

Giottos Mini Ball Head

2008-07-20
I bought two. Lost the rubber cap for threaded bolt on top almost immediately. I use the heads on two mono-pods purchased at same time. Has stayed on securely (except for above mentioned cap) and camera attaches by rotating mono-pod. Loosening knob on the side causes the ball to rotate and tilt, and also the whole gizmo to rotate. No instructions included. I like to tighten this knob before attaching to mono-pod (or whatever) and before attaching my camera/camcorder. After mono-pod and camera are secure, then I loosen the knob and adjust camera shooting angle. I often leave it loose when following moving action shots, controlling the left knob with left hand and holding the camera with the right hand. I have used head for about 6 hours in the field.

You Get What You Pay For

2008-06-22
For what it costs, this is an excellent little ball head. While there are some compromises in the quality of materials and size, you are paying for small and I feel the quality does exceed the cost. As long as you go in with an understanding of what you are buying, I'm sure you will enjoy this little ball head.

Giottos MH1004 Mini Ball Head with Single Knob

2008-02-26
Was given to me as a Christmas Gift. Works with my Monopod beatifully. Can't imagine taking photos without using this attachment. Adjusts easily and works great. I just leave it on top of my monopod.

Lightweight but good

2007-09-06
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.

Works great for my in-car camera

2007-08-20
I needed some way to mount a video camera in my car, and this
mini ball head was just the ticket. Once I screwed the 1/4" bolt
onto my camera, and positioned it, I tightened up the knob, and
that was that. The camera stayed in position even through some
"vigorous" driving.

Great Value

2007-05-12
The Giotto MH1004 with a single Knob for ball and pan is a solid entry-level performer in the ballhead segment and is the smallest in the Giotto Ball Head line.It features an independent Pan bed and offers weight support to accomodate most 35mm or Digital cameras.

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