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from Sunshine State, FLORIDA on 3/13/2011
Comments about Sunpak Sunpak Pistol Grip Ball Head with Quick Release, Supports 6 lbs.:
It holds my Heavy 400mm APO lense steady - in all angles. You cannot go wrong!
from Arlington, WA on 2/20/2011
Comments about Sunpak Sunpak Pistol Grip Ball Head with Quick Release, Supports 6 lbs.:
I've had a basic ball mount for quite awhile and although that one is much lighter, this is much handier and easier to use. The panning release feature will come in handy for shooting video I think. The bubble level on the top of the handle is nice too.
from Albuquerque, NM USA on 1/17/2011
Comments about Sunpak Sunpak Pistol Grip Ball Head with Quick Release, Supports 6 lbs.:
Use this a lot outdoors with great results. I didn't think that it would be as well made and easy to use, considering the low price.
from Oldsmar, FL on 1/14/2011
Comments about Sunpak Sunpak Pistol Grip Ball Head with Quick Release, Supports 6 lbs.:
Very light weight. Attaches easily. Holds my 40D & 100-400 lens without any problems. Price is great.
from Florida on 1/13/2011
Comments about Sunpak Sunpak Pistol Grip Ball Head with Quick Release, Supports 6 lbs.:
Surprisingly high quality, looks and feels more expensive than it is. Solidly built and heavy, locks the camera firmly at every position including vertical. One-hand operation. However, because of its height, it increases the camera's distance from the tripod and might be likely to shake, especially with a heavy camera on a flimsy or lightweight tripod. Overall, it's far better quality than I expected.
from Tualatin, Or on 1/13/2011
Comments about Sunpak Sunpak Pistol Grip Ball Head with Quick Release, Supports 6 lbs.:
I purchased this for use with a monopod, along side of a SunPak tripod that I have as well. My major issue is the quick release base on the pistol grip is larger then the quick release on the tripod. So, I have to keep 2 sets of quick release bases, depending upon if I'm going to use the tripod or the monopod.
I like how it supports my 200x500 zoom and Canon T1i. It was very stable, locked into position and didn't move until I was ready for it to move. The ball movement was smooth and quick to release/grab. It has really made my monopod much easier to use!
from Fayetteville, AR on 1/12/2011
Comments about Sunpak Sunpak Pistol Grip Ball Head with Quick Release, Supports 6 lbs.:
I use it on a tripod and I use it in my hand. Handy for setting up shots that require a tripod and then quickly changing to a hand held shot. In fact it helps steady my grip.
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from NY on 1/12/2011
Comments about Sunpak Sunpak Pistol Grip Ball Head with Quick Release, Supports 6 lbs.:
Crude, rough manufacturing
from Northern Cal. on 1/12/2011
Comments about Sunpak Sunpak Pistol Grip Ball Head with Quick Release, Supports 6 lbs.:
Is easy to recommend.
from south colby, wa on 1/12/2011
Comments about Sunpak Sunpak Pistol Grip Ball Head with Quick Release, Supports 6 lbs.:
all I need is additional attachments for accessories that use the tripod.
from Orlando, FL on 12/15/2010
Comments about Sunpak Sunpak Pistol Grip Ball Head with Quick Release, Supports 6 lbs.:
This is a minor annoyance. The quick release platform and platform lock lever dimensions interfere with each other a little bit. This makes platform removal and placement very difficult. Platform requires serious wriggling to get past the lever. Maybe it'll get easier if the parts get worn down after several remove/replace cycles.
from Wichita Falls, Texas on 8/27/2010
Comments about Sunpak Sunpak Pistol Grip Ball Head with Quick Release, Supports 6 lbs.:
I bought this after using a Slik AF 2100 pistol grip for several years. The Sunpak is not as tall
as the Slik, lighter and the height of the handle
you squeeze is not tall enough to cover your hand width. It is strong enough for a SLR and 70-300
lens to remain steady and a lot cheaper than the Slik AF2100. I would recommend it if you have small to medium hands.
from Brooklyn, OH on 6/21/2010
Comments about Sunpak Sunpak Pistol Grip Ball Head with Quick Release, Supports 6 lbs.:
It is so easy to use! And with the quick release, you're up and running in no time! Only takes seconds to adjust for level because of the built-in bubble. Although they say you can use it for panning, I think it's too hard to do that, as you have to hold the pistol grip in to be able to move it around and your arm gets cramped up! This item really simplifies tripod usage.
from Seminole,FL on 2/18/2010
Comments about Sunpak Sunpak Pistol Grip Ball Head with Quick Release, Supports 6 lbs.:
this ball head is extremely useful coupled with my Canon Tripod Mount Ring A(W); the quick release plate is very easy to mount & remove, it locks very securely in place; this ballhead is very well made & is a pleasure to use;it is a bargain at its price point
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from Marshalltown, IA on 7/22/2009
Comments about Sunpak Sunpak Pistol Grip Ball Head with Quick Release, Supports 6 lbs.:
This is a great value. I shot a wedding with it this weekend. It worked great. I know other companies make similar products for considerably more. This product does exactly what I expect. The only changes I would make would be to the quick release. Those type of plates are difficult to mount. I'd prefer that ones that slide into place. I knew this when I bought it. Seems to be very stable and easy to use. The clamp is almost perfect. The only times it slips is when I have a long lens that is extended completely and the mount is almost completely on it's side. That would be the weakest place on any grip of this sort. The bubble level is also great. It can set my camera position with a release of a grip. I no longer have to adjust the tripod legs worrying if my camera is level. I just release the grip when the bubble is in the middle.
Nikon D90
Sigma 18-200 lens
Nikon 55mm 1.4
Nikon SB-600