Giottos MH-1304 Pro Series II Socket and Ball Head with MH-110C Camera Mount
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Giottos MH-1304 Pro Series II Socket and Ball Head with MH-110C Camera Mount, Max Load: 7 lbs

SKU: GTMH1304110C MFR: MH1304110C
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Key Features

  • Achieve smooth, professional shots with this Giottos ball head, ideal for photography.
  • Enjoy secure camera positioning; this ball head supports up to 7 lbs of equipment weight.
  • Compact & lightweight at 0.18 lbs, perfect for travel photography and on-the-go shoots.
  • Easily mount to most tripods; features a versatile 3/8-1/4" thread tripod mount size.
  • Capture stable panoramic images using this reliable & durable Giottos tripod head.
  • Benefit from a 2-year warranty (extendable to 12!) for your photography ball head.
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Shopper : The Tech Spec says it mounts onto 3/8-1/4". Does this mean the product comes with 2 different tripod mount fittings? - one for 1/4"-20 and another for 3/8"?Gurb P : My mirrorless camera has a 1/4" thread. What is the camera mounting thread spec? Do I need to get a plate to convert a 3/8 to 1/4? Thanks!DOUG R : Yes, there's an insert adapter depending on whether your tripod/monopod thread is 1/4" or 3/8".THOMAS M : There is a small threaded insert (sleeve-3/8 to 1/4 adaptor)you can screw into the mounting base which will convert it from 3/8-16 to 1/4-20.ALASTAIR M : Yes. It come with a bushing with an outside thread and a threaded hole in the middle of the bushing disk for 1/4" tripod mount. You unscew the bushing for the 3/8" mount.
Shopper : Can this mount be used on a flat board? I am building a custom camera dolly and I would love to use this mount if at all possibleCHARLES C : I don't see any reason you couldn't attach this mount to a flat board. The bottom is completely flat with a female threaded fitting, 1/4"-20 I believe.CHRIS C : I use my Giottos Socket & Ball Head on a monopod to hold my Nikon 5000. It, of course, allows the camera to be moved in any direction and angle and will securely lock in the position you want. I have found it to be very funtional and useful. As long as you include a standard tripod or monopod screw on the flat board you are building, you could attach the Giottos to your board and then use the socket and ball function just as though it was mounted on a monopod. I can't see any reason that it wouldn't be able to do what you want. Good luck!DANIEL D : Yes it can be used on a flat board. That is what I used it for and it worked well. The only minor problem with doing this is that the tension knob (on the side) is slightly crowded once the camera is mounted, so access to it is tight when making any adjustments.TRISH K : Sure--just drill a hole through the board and stick a bolt through it and it will thread into the bottom of the ball head mount. But let me warn you--this ball head is not very strong at all. It would not support my Canon Rebel with a Canon 70-300 (F4.0-5.6) lens (which must not weigh anywhere close to the 7 pounds for which this bal lhead is supposedly rated). This ball head would be fine for a compact camera or perhaps a small SLR with a very lightweight lens.PATRICK M : Yes you could mount on a board as long as you could run a 1/4 or 3/8 bolt through the board to screw it to. The release knob will also be difficult to use as it just barely clears the base. It would probably be best to put a small spacer under it or let the knob hang over the side of the boardTHOMAS M : You should have no problem mounting it. It's base mounts with a standard 3/8dia bolt or 1/4-20 bolt (with their included adaptor inserted). My only concern would be the limited clearance from the bottom of the adjustment knob to your board,that would be less than 1/2inch. Maybe a problem if you have large hands. If I mount mine on a flush surface I usually place 3 or 4, 1 3/4" FENDER washersbetween the head and my board to allow plenty of roomSTEPHEN F P : My device is labeled MH-1304, but looks to be the same. The base is flat and threaded for a 3/8 inch US bolt or screw. IMO it could be easily fitted to a flat board by drilling the board (and perhaps counter-sinking to accommodate the screw-head) and then taking care that the bolt/screw can be made snug - given board-thickness and depth of head threads (plus a possible washer).
Shopper : Why Did You Choose This?MARK R : Small and lightweight for mounting on a monopod and supporting a small camera or phonePATRICK S : Built a barn door mount for astrophotography. Needed a ballhead to mount my 35 mm DSLR. Works great.

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Review Summary

2018-05-07T13:16:03

Rated 3 out of 5

Nice but for light duty only

This is a nice unit for the price, but would only be suitable for light duty and light to medium weight equipment.

RICHARD M.

2017-09-24T09:04:23

Rated 1 out of 5

Junk on sale

Piece of junk. Good only for a iPhone or lighter.

TERRY W.

2017-05-28T12:17:31

Rated 5 out of 5

Giottos MH-1304 Pro Series II Socket & Ball Head

I use this for my Speedlight on a lightstand and on a tabletop tripod. Perfect for product photography.

Robert U.

2017-01-20T08:23:14

Rated 4 out of 5

Does the job

For light duty, this works as it should

ADAM L.

2016-12-05T10:39:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Very Nice Mini ball head

I am using this with the Miops laser camera trigger. Would also work very nice on a small camera. Ball stays inlace and does not move when tightened. 5 stars!

JAMES A.

2014-02-03T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Nice small head

Small and compact.easy to adjust and tighten. Great little ball head for a slider.

Urban E.

2013-07-13T21:00:00

Rated 3 out of 5

For Light Weight & Small Cameras/Units

I tried on Nikon D7000 plus a zoom lens and it can't support the weight. Understanding that it is for the light weight use but tested and it failed badly for my purpose so as long as you know it is only good for the limited use, the price is hard to beat for the kind. Enjoy...good shooting!

mochiko3

2013-04-01T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Giottos MH-1302 Pro Series II

Giottos MH-1302 Pro Series II is the perfect head.

Ted P.

2012-08-26T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great little accessory! A must have!

This product is small, compact and versatile. I use it for my Nikon speed lights, my video lights as well as my iPad using the wallee connect light system. I love it's simple functions with one adjustment knob to adjust. It also comes with a screw adapter built right in, a plesent surprise that makes it compatible with other light stands and tripod mounts.

Evan C.

2012-08-04T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Quality ball head

I was looking for a small head to attach to a new carbon fiber monopod. This unit was just right, light and strong. The clamp holds very well with a medium sized DSLR and small lens, and allows 360 rotation while remaing somewhat level. I'm impressed at how well it works for the small size. Great for when you need a light weight unit for traveling, perfect for small DSLR and compact cameras.

Chemie

2012-01-29T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Perfect for monopod

Light weight and compact.

Monomoy10

2012-01-29T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Perfect for a monopod!

Light weight and compact

Monomoy10

2011-01-25T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Compact great quality, easy to use

Used to build "Steady Cam" mount

val

2010-06-20T21:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Incredibly small and light weight

Incredibly light and small for it's max load. I bought it to go on the light weight CF Flash Point tripod I'm expecting to use for travel and treking. It looks to me like it will do the job. I wish it was set up to pan the entire head around a verticle axis and included a quick release. I will try to find a quick release I can add. My other tripod setup weighs about 10 times as much. I'm looking forward to using it.

Ron

2010-05-08T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Compact and easy to use.

I attaced it to a monopod for use with a medium weight digital camera. It supports the weight (about 3 lbs.) just fine, with more capacity than necessary. Great value for the price.

Astro W.

2009-07-07T21:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Great small ball head!

Good lightweight ball head. I use it on a jobi slr bendable tripod and it is a good fit. It holds my slr and a mid size lens. I also use it a lot to hold an off camera flash. I kinda wish it had a quick release, Giottos makes a similar ball head with one I just decided to go with the cheaper and more lightweight option and I am pretty content.

ray

2009-06-09T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

small ball head

small lightweight not for heavy cameras

matt g.

2009-05-26T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

very nice for the money

Very nice ballhead for the price. I bought this for my monopod. I find it will hold up my Nikon D70 with a Tamron 200-400 at just about every angle. I use it most of the time with a tamron 90mm macro or 50mm sigma macro for flower photos. The only problem so far is the mount plate is rather small and you have to make sure it is very tight, has a tendency to come loose on the 200-400 sometimes.

copydude

2009-05-26T21:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Improved my simple monopod manyfold

I had purchased a simple monopod but then realized the need to be able to tilt the head. This solved the problem at an affordable price. Good deal.

bikefork

2008-12-29T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Great mini socket ball head!

Product easily attaches to monopod. The action is very smooth and completely silent. Most importantly, when I lock it in position it stays in that position. Takes very little force to lock it into place. Great product, great value, highly recommend it for any monopod or even lightweight tripod.

JORGE G.

2007-10-15T21:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Perfect for monopod

I use this with a Nikon D40x and Giottos MM 9780 monopod. Smooth enough ball head and strong enough clamp for monopod use. It could probably be used on a tripod for just a camera and relatively light lens. Ability to pan is nice. Just barely tall enough to allow verticals (it just clears the camera base of the MM9780 monopod). No quick release is understandable for a low cost, small device. Typo: this is a Giottos MH 1304, not 1302.

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Giottos MH-1304 Specifications

  • Ball Head Height

    2.0"

  • Ball Head Diameter

    1.0"

  • Ball Head Load

    7 lbs.

  • Ball Head Weight

    0.18 lbs.

  • Tension Control

    No

  • Separate Panning Lock

    No

  • Tripod Mount Thread Size

    3/8-1/4"

  • Warranty:

    Giotto's One Year Warranty

  • UPC Code

    4715412061322

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Perfect for monopod

By Monomoy10

Light weight and compact.

very nice for the money

By copydude

Very nice ballhead for the price. I bought this for my monopod. I find it will hold up my Nikon D70 with a Tamron 200-400 at just about every angle. I use it most of the time with a tamron 90mm macro or 50mm sigma macro for flower photos. The only problem so far is the mount plate is rather small and you have to make sure it is very tight, has a tendency to come loose on the 200-400 sometimes.

Just the right tool for photography enthusiasts, the MH-1304 Pro Series II Socket and Ball Head with MH-110C Camera Mount is a compact yet robust piece of equipment. This Giotto's Pro II mini ball head is designed with a lightweight, hollowed structure, ensuring precise camera positioning with ease and security.

Engineered with a slim and lightweight body, this device doesn't compromise on strength. It's constructed from heavily anodized aluminum, enhancing its durability and longevity. The Pro Series II is not just about strength, but also about control. It features a large control knob that locks down all movement of the ball, providing you with the stability you need for that perfect shot.

Despite its compact size, measuring just over one inch in diameter, this mini ball head is designed to support equipment weighing up to 7 lbs. It's an ideal choice for use with a Nikon D40x, Giottos MM 9780 monopod, or similar lightweight camera and lens setups.

The MH-1304 Pro Series II Socket and Ball Head with MH-110C Camera Mount also offers the ability to pan, adding versatility to your photography. While it doesn't include a quick release due to its small size and cost-effectiveness, it's still a reliable and affordable solution for those needing to tilt their camera head on a monopod.

In summary, this product is a testament to Giotto's commitment to providing high-quality, affordable, and user-friendly photography equipment. Whether you're a professional photographer or a hobbyist, the MH-1304 Pro Series II Socket and Ball Head with MH-110C Camera Mount is a valuable addition to your gear.

Giottos MH-1304 Features

  • Compact and robust MH-1304 Pro Series II Socket and Ball Head with MH-110C Camera Mount
  • Heavily anodized aluminum construction for enhanced durability
  • Large control knob for precise positioning and secure locking of the ball head
  • Supports equipment weighing up to 7 lbs, ideal for lightweight camera setups
  • Offers the ability to pan for versatile photography
  • Affordable and user-friendly, suitable for both professional photographers and hobbyists

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Key Features

  • Achieve smooth, professional shots with this Giottos ball head, ideal for photography.
  • Enjoy secure camera positioning; this ball head supports up to 7 lbs of equipment weight.
  • Compact & lightweight at 0.18 lbs, perfect for travel photography and on-the-go shoots.
  • Easily mount to most tripods; features a versatile 3/8-1/4" thread tripod mount size.
  • Capture stable panoramic images using this reliable & durable Giottos tripod head.
  • Benefit from a 2-year warranty (extendable to 12!) for your photography ball head.

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  • Giottos 2 Year Warranty (Extendable to 12 Years with Online Registration)