2014-01-23T19:00:00
Rated 5 out of 5
High Quality with built-in bubble levels
Personally, I prefer the drop and snap (designed in this head) versus the slide and snap quick release functionality on tripod heads. This head makes this task extremely simple where I don't need to really look at what I'm doing when attaching the camera. The slide and snap design is just as secure but seems to require slightly more attention when attaching a camera. Overall, the quality of this head is superb for the money. Also, it's the only head that I found that had multiple built-in bubble levels with the drop and snap design. This was definitely a selling point for me.
BRANDON G.
2013-07-09T21:00:00
Rated 4 out of 5
The head is very well made - a bit heavy for backpacking but that's why God made large rock outcrops and such
I use this product on a Giotto tripod for shooting wildlife, low light shots, and in other situations where my hands just aren't steady enough. I still have a Giotto, light-weight tripod with head but it did not support the weight of my Olympus E-Volt 510 with my long lemns mounted. I especially like the friction control adjustment as well as three bubble levels. The head is very well made - a bit heavy for backpacking but that's why God made large rock outcrops and such. Adorama folks did their usual high quality job in sending the right equipment the first time and on time.
Stumpy1973
2012-08-07T21:00:00
Rated 5 out of 5
Great Ball Head
I've been using this ball head for a couple of years along with the giottos MH-621 Quick Release Assembly and it is a great combination. I use it for landscape and night work and am rarely without it.
carson
2012-06-20T21:00:00
Rated 5 out of 5
Very sturdy and overall great product!
Overall, I love my new Giottos MH-1000. It holds my Nikon D7000 and battery grip without any issues. I've also used it to support a Nikkor 80-400mm and still holds strong.
NICK M.
2012-03-29T21:00:00
Rated 5 out of 5
User Friendly
I use this ball head with my Giottos MTL9371B aluminum tripod. It is heavy, but provides excellent stability. It has all the features of more expensive ball heads. The large knobs are easy to use even with gloves on doing winter photos. It locks down easily with a gentle pressure on the knob. The tension control is very touchy--too little and the camera swing freely, and too much, and you have to force the camera to move. However, with practice, you can come up with a happy medium.
Sandcruncher
2011-09-03T21:00:00
Heavy and big. To heavy for my tripod.Had to return it.
Gale
2011-09-03T21:00:00
Rated 5 out of 5
Excellent product
Love the vertical lock down feature. Love the panning feature and lock. Love the built in levels. Great tool for night shots and landscapes.
WILLIAM B.
2010-01-09T19:00:00
Rated 4 out of 5
Good Value & Versatile
Surprisingly solid but I wouldn't advise putting the full advertised weight on it (22 or 24 pounds I think). It might hold but why risk your camera?
JAMES K.
2009-09-29T21:00:00
Rated 5 out of 5
T the learning photographer
This is a very firm and sturdy ball head that does what it is supposed to do.
EUGENE R.
2009-04-07T21:00:00
Rated 5 out of 5
Very satisified
I am very satisified with the way the ballhead holds my big Sigma 170-500 lens
JOHN M.
2009-01-13T19:00:00
Rated 5 out of 5
Excellent choice!
Very sturdy. I feel very confident using this head as it seems to be very well built.
WAYNE M.
2008-12-28T19:00:00
Rated 5 out of 5
Excellent for its intended use.
People should read and understand the product specs before buying and learn how to properly use the product before complaining.
Randolfo G.
2008-09-03T21:00:00
Rated 5 out of 5
A very good product. No compaints.
Great for long exposures and basic photography it is very stable and for a head this small and light I don't think you can beat it. There is nothing that I dislike about it.
JERRY W.
2008-08-08T21:00:00
Rated 5 out of 5
Giottos MH-1000 Larger Ball Head w/Quick
The Giottos MH-1000 is functioning perfectly, for my purposes. Currently using it with 500mm long lens. So far, so good.
alexder
2008-02-20T19:00:00
Rated 4 out of 5
Excellent Ball Head
This is a well made ballhead. It is my first, so I can't compare to models costing 2 or three times as much. It does everything I expected. For me, it is better than the panhead which came with my tripod and is more useful.
WESLEY P.
2007-07-09T21:00:00
Rated 4 out of 5
solid product
despite being one of the cheaper ball heads i find this unit to be very solidly built with positive locking and smooth panning. i expect this to last indefinitely.
the quick release works well to lock down my D200.
my only complaint would be that the levels are not very high quality. but anyone who needs these would probably have a hot shoe mount level anyway.
ym
2007-07-09T21:00:00
Rated 5 out of 5
Solid performer
Coupled to a set of Manfrotto 3021 legs, this is a rock solid platform for a Canon 30D with a 70-200 zoom attached. Silky smooth operation but locks up tight when needed.
I was very concerned about the quality because it is so inexpensive when compared to other heads. My concerns drifted away after a few sessions in the field.
THOMAS B.
