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| Giottos MH-1000 Large Ball Head with Independent Panning Lock with Built-in MH652 Quick Release - Supports 22 lbs | 
 enlarge | Brand: Giotto's
Category: Photography
List Price: $160.00
Buy New: $96.86
You Save: $63.14 (39%)
New (3) from $96.86
Avg. Customer Rating:  4 reviews
Media: Electronics
Maximum Weight Recommendation (lbs): 22
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.7
MPN: MH1000652
Model: 1000-652
ASIN: B000I6UV1Y
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Customer Reviews:
The value option for ball hesads August 30, 2008
As primarily a nature and landscape photographer, I was looking for a ball head that would support my various lenses and perform well in the field. When reading what well known and proobably well paid photographers were using for their tripod head, I was shocked to learn how expensive they could be. The cost of one of the most popular heads could run as high as $400 or more.
I looked at the giotto MH-1000 because it would fit my needs and not break the bank. I was surprised at how well it performed. It worked flawlessly, yet costing a fraction of what similar ball heads were selling for. It also came with an arca-swiss quick release plate which meant I could use accessories such as the kirk L-bracket which allowed for quicker and more stable withching between vertical and horizontal aspects. Now I also have more things to buy for my head because of the arca-swiss plate.
I wholehearedly recommend this head as a value alternative to the kirks and arca-swiss products, You will not be diappointed by the performance. Longevity, we'll see.
Solid performer March 28, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I recently purchased this ball head from the Adorama store in NYC. First of all the people at Adorama were very helpful and knowledgeable. When I listed my requirements for a ball head (good quality, fluid movement, bubble levels, quick release, and the ability to hold over 10lbs), I was given four different ball heads to review. Two of them were Adorama's own brand and then two Giottos (one being this one). It took me only a few minutes to "play" with the 1000-652 and I knew this was the ball head for me.
The movement is silky smooth and secure when tightened down. The hash marks on the base are easy to read. The quick release is secure when fastened to the ball head.
I also like the way it looks with my carbon fiber tripod which is black. :)
 Great quality for the price June 20, 2007
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Very solidly built ball head. all anodized (satin black) aluminium (even the quick release mechanism). knobs are textured rubber coated. pan action is very smooth with positive locking. attaches to tripod with either 3/8" or 1/4" stud. this head will probably be the last i ever buy.
The levels on the MH652 quick release are not the best but are functional. the base piece attaches snugly to my D200 extending only about 1/4" from the body. locking mechanism is fast, easy and very secure.
A nice ball head at a reasonable price March 17, 2007
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
I love this thing. This is the second ball head I have owned and the nicest. The knobs are nicely machined and function with precision. It handles a heavy weight and stays in place. It has 3 bubble levels to aid in keeping the horizon straight. It is also able to pan which eliminates the need for a separate pan head. This is an excellent starting setup.
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