Giottos MH-1301 Pro Series II Medium Socket & Ball Head with 1/4x20 Camera Mount - Max Load: 20 Lbs.

Giotto's Pro II ball head series features light and Medium size balls with a hollowed structure designed and manufactured to precisely position the camera both easily and securely.

Each has a stable and smooth base allowing fluid effect pans. Pro II features a slim and light body structure yet it is hardness strengthened, with heavily anodized aluminum strong enough to support the heavy professional SLR's.

Each head features 3 separate safety knobs which provide optimal security as well as convenience. A friction control knob, and a separate locking knob for pan control are provided in addition to the main locking knob.

Giotto's has designed various camera mounts and sliding plates to fit these socket bases.

All of the plates feature safety locks with an "auto lock" retaining system and flanged edges to prevent camera slippage when shooting vertically. It is reversible when not needed.