Giottos MH1004 Mini Ball Head

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★★★★☆
4.4

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Pros

  • Good stability (19)
  • Large range of motion (18)
  • Attaches firmly (17)
  • Lightweight (12)
  • Strong clamp (11)
  • Compact (10)
  • Improves tripod function (6)
  • Fits well (5)
  • Easy to use (2)
  • Adjustable (1)
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Cons

  • Heavy (1)
  • Loose clamp (1)
  • Not for dslr's (1)
  • Poor adjuster placement (1)
  • Poor design (1)
  • Small (1)
  • Somewhat pricey (1)

Best Uses

  • Photography (19)
  • Stabilization (14)
  • Long exposures (9)
  • Portraits (6)
  • Reducing noise (iso reduction) (4)
  • Adjusting direction (1)
  • Attaching strobe (1)
  • Flash (1)
  • Flash with cold shoe (1)
  • Macro (1)
 
 
 

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

Specification Description
Model MH1004320
Max. Capacity Under 10 Pounds
Select Without Quick Release

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Product Reviews

Last update: Nov 9, 2009

Giottos MH1004 Mini Ball Head Reviews

 
 
 

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★★★★★
5.0
Exceeds all expectations!

"I got three of these mini ball heads to use them with my SB-800's to give more flexibility of positioning when on stands. It of course handles the SB-800's with ease. When they arrived I immediately noted that although small they locked very positively so I have used one of them on the top of my monopod where it securely holds my D70s camera and any of the lenses I have (not "pro" lenses). It is exactly what ..." Read Full Review »

May 29, 2008 by cliddell

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2.0
Poor design

"Very small, lightweight - good. However, using thumbscrew loosens all aspects of ball head, making re-tightening necessary...." Read Full Review »

Jul 03, 2008 by Learn_w_Graffix

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Giottos MH1004 Mini Ball Head Review

Exceeds all expectations!

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Compact
  • Fits Well
  • Good simple design
  • Holds position firmly
  • Improves Monopod function
  • More »

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Long Exposures
  • Photography
  • Reducing Noise (ISO Reduction)
  • Stabilization
  • Supporting SB-800 flashes
 

"I got three of these mini ball heads to use them with my SB-800's to give more flexibility of positioning when on stands. It of course handles the SB-800's with ease.



When they arrived I immediately noted that although small they locked very positively so I have used one of them on the top of my …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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May 29 2008
cliddell
PMB, South Africa
I am:
  • Hobbyist/Enthusiast
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Price: $13.00
 

Giottos MH1004 Mini Ball Head Review

Excellent little ball head

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Attaches Firmly
  • Good Stability
  • Large Range of Motion
  • Strong Clamp

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Long Exposures
  • Photography
  • Reducing Noise (ISO Reduction)
 

"I picked this ball head up to go with the Flashpoint handlebar mount, thinking that it was required. Turns out it wasn't necessary, but I'm still happier with this ball head than with the handlebar mount, and will probably get more use from it. It's quite small, and fits nicely on top of my compac …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Aug 10 2009
cmh
Doylestown, PA
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  • Photo Enthusiast
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Price: $12.95
 
 

Giottos MH1004 Mini Ball Head Review

Lightweight and strong

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Attaches Firmly
  • Good Stability
  • Large Range of Motion
  • Lightweight
  • Simple
  • More »

    Cons

  • Poor adjuster placement

    Best Uses

  • Photography
  • Stabilization
 

"Pro: I use this on a monopod with a digital SLR and have found it to be very stable even with a long lens. It is easy to adjust and holds true. Being very light weight is a big plus.

Con: The only negative is that unlike the catalog picture, the ball tightening screw is 90 degrees from the ball t …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Oct 21 2009
Tom the Technocrat
Portland OR
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  • Photo Enthusiast
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Price: $13.00
 

Giottos MH1004 Mini Ball Head Review

Great for strobes and small P&S cameras!

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Compact
  • Lightweight
  • Tight locking

    Cons

  • Not for DSLR's

    Best Uses

  • Off camera strobe
  • Photography
 

"I currently own 5 of these ball heads and am ordering 4 more. Why so many? - they are so inexpensive, I'm able to attach them to various strobe mounts (mainly DIY-made clamps and brolly brackets) and hot shoes so all I have to do is set up, slot in my strobe, attach a PW and I'm ready to shoot. Th …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Aug 9 2008
Restless Nick
Tortola, British Virgin Islands
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Giottos MH1004 Mini Ball Head Review

A little too small

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Attaches Firmly
  • Good Stability
  • Large Range of Motion

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Photography
  • Stabilization
 

"Bought this to compliment my Giotto Monopod not realizing it was so tiny compared to the base plate on the monopod, an oversight on my part. I may be able to find a longer thumb turn to improve convenience. "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Nov 2 2009
Rickster
Loxahatchee, Fl
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  • Photo Enthusiast
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Price: $12.95
 
 
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