Comments about Flashpoint Flashpoint Pistol Style Ball Head with QR Platform Plate, Supports 8 lbs.:

While the tripod head is pretty decent for the price, it is very limited in how much weight it can handle. [...] However aside from the fact that it could not hold my camera up at all (and dished out some bruised/crushed fingers in the process), it would have been a good choice for a lighter set up.

Comments about Flashpoint Flashpoint Pistol Style Ball Head with QR Platform Plate, Supports 8 lbs.:

much more solid than i expected, i use it with a Mamiya RZ67. so i dont ever have to rotate virtical since the back rotates. i could see it being a pain if you mount to camera and need to shoot portrait. i only use it with a 70-200 lens if im using a DSLR since it can rotate from the base. other then that its solid as hell. (though Plate is a pain to get on and off)

Comments about Flashpoint Flashpoint Pistol Style Ball Head with QR Platform Plate, Supports 8 lbs.:

Beautiful grip, Superb hold. I use a 7D with 150-500mm and a battery grip. Adds up to almost 3.5 Kg. ( about 7 pounds ). The grip holds the entire kit very firmly. In fact, I had to change my tripod with a heavy one.

cons. the threads are different size than the standard tripod / cam size, so I had to get a convertor fabricated from an external agency.

Thanks

Comments about Flashpoint Flashpoint Pistol Style Ball Head with QR Platform Plate, Supports 8 lbs.:

The only thing I couldn't understand about this producet, was the remale connect. Why make this connection 3/8's when all of the camera and tripod male connections are 1/4. I almost sent it back for this reason. Just add the reduser and charge a little more. I had to pay another 10 dollars for a reduser [...].

Comments about Flashpoint Flashpoint Pistol Style Ball Head with QR Platform Plate, Supports 8 lbs.:

Crudely built version of the Manfrotto 3265.

Comments about Flashpoint Flashpoint Pistol Style Ball Head with QR Platform Plate, Supports 8 lbs.:

This is a really great pistol grip head. It is really built strong and should last a long time. I would reccommend to anyone.

Comments about Flashpoint Flashpoint Pistol Style Ball Head with QR Platform Plate, Supports 8 lbs.:

I use this for horse shows. This ball head with the pistol grip allows for quick adjustments when you need to move fast in sport situations. The only downside is that is not as smooth as I would like but this is not a real problem. A great buy for the price and very sturdy. Holds very tight.

Comments about Flashpoint Flashpoint Pistol Style Ball Head with QR Platform Plate, Supports 8 lbs.:

I'm using it for Wildlife photography on a tripod and a monopod it's easy to reset and to get great shots and there are less missed shots.

Comments about Flashpoint Flashpoint Pistol Style Ball Head with QR Platform Plate, Supports 8 lbs.:

Pistol grip is great for quick adjustments. Rugged and durable, if a bit heavy. Recommended for any SLR camera (I've used it with f/2.8 70-200mm lens) , but make sure your tripod is rated for at least 8+ pounds. Has a tendency to unscrew from tripod legs when panning. Also the ball-joint movement isn't super fluid.

Comments about Flashpoint Flashpoint Pistol Style Ball Head with QR Platform Plate, Supports 8 lbs.:

Great Pistol Head! Extremely well-built and the movement is very precise! The trigger is also pretty stiff and requires a bit of hand strength to engage/move the grip. The mounting female thread is 3/8" so make sure your tripod also has a 3/8" thread. I had to "jimmyrig" a 3/8" to 1/4" reducer to make it fit on my Velbon Maxi 343 tripod!I've seen this exact same grip on other websites selling for [$]. This is a awesome buy. Thanks ADORAMA!