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from San Diego, CA on 8/6/2008
Comments about Giottos Giotto's Pro Ball Head with 621 Quick Release Plate, Supports 13 lbs.:
I am very pleased with this product. Solid, easy to adjust. Only minor complaints: I too had the problem of the camera getting in the way of the adjustment knob. I had to disassemble the knob and rotate it so it adjusts under the camera. Works perfectly now. Also, heavier lenses tend to slightly drop down after clamping. I have to compensate by framing slightly higher, then clamp down.
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from Annapolis, MD on 5/14/2008
Comments about Giottos Giotto's Pro Ball Head with 621 Quick Release Plate, Supports 13 lbs.:
This product is an excellent value. It's strong enough to hold a Canon 70-200 with Canon 20D attached. The controls are extremely simple. For precise leveling, the liquid levels are a great feature. Also, the vertical lock is extremely useful. All of the parts are constructed from sturdy metal, which adds some weight, but is well worth it.
I purchased one for my monopod but found the quality for the price so high that I just bought a second one for my tripod.
This is a professional grade head at hobbyist prices. You should definitely purchase one... right now.
from Georgia on 2/21/2008
Comments about Giottos Giotto's Pro Ball Head with 621 Quick Release Plate, Supports 13 lbs.:
Wow! Goes great, works great and moves great with my tripod! I got this particular ball head with my tripod because I wanted the slide effect I get with the plate for my macro work. Love the quick release and the sturdiness. Adjusting is easy and simplistic and getting into horizontal is no problem at all with this ball head! Totally satisfied!
from Denver, CO on 1/30/2008
Comments about Giottos Giotto's Pro Ball Head with 621 Quick Release Plate, Supports 13 lbs.:
I have 2 of these. One on a monopod and a second on my giottos tripod. They are both very sturdy and support both my d80 and d70s well no matter what lens i put on them. I too had the problem of the camera getting in the way of the adjustment knobs, so I took out the screws placed the knobs in a more comfortable setting and re-tightened the screws. Now my knobs are right where I need them and they actually tighten into position with less effort or movement. I can really clamp my camera down very tightly now if I wanted. Great overall ballhead aside from the weight but I suppose that too helps stabilize the camera on long exposures.
from Ohio on 3/26/2007
Comments about Giottos Giotto's Pro Ball Head with 621 Quick Release Plate, Supports 13 lbs.:
good range of motion, good ability to hold where you want it, nice macro slide with levels.
a little hard to read the side level and the macro slide release doesn't seem to work well as the camera gets in the way of it's motion.lock keeps it on the camera but hard to get it to lock where you want the slide to lock
from Staten Island NY on 2/5/2007
Comments about Giottos Giotto's Pro Ball Head with 621 Quick Release Plate, Supports 13 lbs.:
I have used this product for Panoramic Photograpy and long night exposures
[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]
from Tulare, Ca on 8/25/2006
Comments about Giottos Giotto's Pro Ball Head with 621 Quick Release Plate, Supports 13 lbs.:
I've had it for a year now, if you want a great general purpose ballhead, easy to use and the plate adapters stay tight, this is the head. I use it both for wildlife Telephoto shots, landscape photography and for my 4x5 field camera.
it's strong, takes abuse and works as advertised.
Cons: its moderately heavy, but sturdy