Review on Versatile and Sturdy Professional Mini Ball 📷 Head Camera Mount: A Must-Have for Precision Shots by Jamie Sand

Giotto mini ball head SMALL and light but strong. In fact, it's so strong that it can support the weight of a heavy DSLR and lens. I tried using this ball head with a Manfrotto 680B monopod and an Arca-Swiss plate for my Canon 7D (with a 17-55mm f/2.8 lens) and it held the weight with no problems ( the installation is within the specified range). The load capacity of this ball head is 4.41 lbs). But just because you can doesn't mean you should. This ball head is best suited for compact cameras, compact camcorders or lighter DSLR bodies and lenses (e.g. XSi/T1i/T2i/T3i/T4i with kit lens) and not for heavier cameras (e.g. 7D and/ or or or a heavier lens). ). The reason for this is that the knob to tighten or loosen the ball head does just that; It is impossible (or at least very difficult) to change ball head resistance. The ball head is either very tight or completely free to move (with little friction). With a heavier camera on a ball head, there is a risk of damaging the camera if you don't hold it when releasing the grip. You can (1) mount the camera directly to the ball head using the standard 1/4-20 (1/4" diameter, 20 threads per inch) that fits all consumer cameras with a tripod mount, or (2) install the mount plate onto the ball head and THEN mount the camera on the mounting plate.The advantage of the second option is that you can quickly attach the camera to the tripod and quickly remove it.The base of the ball head has a 3/8-16 -Thread (3/8" diameter, 16 threads per inch). The included 1/4-20 adapter allows the base to fit almost any tripod/monopod. The ball head has a very versatile range. You can point the camera straight up (for starry sky shots) or straight down (for macro photography): (1) a grip and (2) the base on which the camera is mounted (or a mounting plate if you're using one). )---Giotto Mini Ball Head is a high quality consumer ball head. Highly recommended for any lightweight camera or camcorder.