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Giottos MH 1004 Mini Ball Head

  • Price: $12.99
  • B&H # GIMH1004
  • Mfr# MH1004-320

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  • Supports 5 lb (2.3 kg)

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The smallest in the Giottos Ball Head line, the MH 1004 Mini Ball Head features an independent pan bed and offers weight support to accommodate most 35mm or Digital cameras. The Giotto MH 1004 is a solid performer in the entry-level ballhead segment.

Maximum Camera Supported 35mm SLR
Load Capacity 5 lb (2.3 kg)
Height 2.05" (52mm)
Quick Release No
Spirit Level No
Tension Control No
Tripod Mount Thread Size 3/8"-16 (1/4"-20 reducer bushing is provided)
Weight 1.8 oz (52 g)

REVIEW SNAPSHOT®

by PowerReviews
Giottos MH 1004 Mini Ball Head
 
4.5

(based on 99 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (65)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (23)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (7)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (2)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (2)

94%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Attaches firmly (63)
  • Stable (63)
  • Large range of motion (56)
  • Strong clamp (39)
  • Lightweight (13)

Cons

  • Small range (6)
  • Unstable (5)
  • Weak clamp (4)

Best Uses

  • Portraits (24)
  • Home (19)
  • Night shots (19)
  • Travel (17)
  • Wildlife (15)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Photo enthusiast (37), Semi-pro photographer (27), Pro photographer (10), Enthusiast (8), Casual photographer (7)
    • Was this a gift?:
    • No (43)

Most Liked Positive Review

 

Adds functionality to a monopod

I purchased this head to add tilt functionality to a monopod (I can't hold the camera in the vertical position with a monopod). It is very small (really small) and light, which ...Read complete review

I purchased this head to add tilt functionality to a monopod (I can't hold the camera in the vertical position with a monopod). It is very small (really small) and light, which was my main goal when I selected it. I don't want to add weight and bulk to my monopod, which is what I like to carry around for camera support when I go on long hikes. The ball head is solid and holds the camera well, even with a 70-200 f/4 zoom lens attached. I had to play some games to attach the head to the monopod and add a quick release plate to it, but eventually it all worked out. I'm pretty happy with it.

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Most Liked Negative Review

 

Design flaws

Does not seem to support 5 lbs. Used this for small softbox speed light combo. Although MOST of the time it supports this set-up, some times there is a little slippage. You have ...Read complete review

Does not seem to support 5 lbs. Used this for small softbox speed light combo. Although MOST of the time it supports this set-up, some times there is a little slippage. You have to really crank the screw to get it to stay in. The percise moment at which it finally is secured into position is also hard to determin. Too little tension and your rig is slowly sliding down. Although the screw does go counter clockwise much more easier.

The price is really where the value is with this product. If you don't mind doing a lot of screwing then this product just be okay.

REVIEWS

Reviewed by 99 customers

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5.0

Small and strong

By berix

from Montreal, Canada

About Me Photo Enthusiast

Verified Buyer

Pros

  • Attaches Firmly
  • Good Stability
  • Large Range of Motion
  • Strong Clamp

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Landscape/Scenery
    • Night Shots
    • Travel

    Comments about Giottos MH 1004 Mini Ball Head:

    I bought this one for my monopod; so small, it's just an extension. Often using big lenses on my DSLR, I was looging for a head strong enough. I think this one is even stronger than announced. When firmly clamped, it won't move if you don't press too hard.

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    • No

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    4.0

    It works

    By jimmyd

    from South Carolina

    About Me Semi-pro Photographer

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Attaches Firmly
    • Good Stability
    • Large Range of Motion

    Cons

    • A little small

    Best Uses

    • Home
    • Portraits
    • Weddings/Events

    Comments about Giottos MH 1004 Mini Ball Head:

    I use this to mount my Nikon SB900 flash units to the swivel and it puts it on a straight line axis for better flash coverage through an umbrella. Although it works just fine I think the next heavier ball head would be better but again it works just fine.

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    • No

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    5.0

    Great size

    By Tim

    from Port charlotte florida

    About Me Photo Enthusiast

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Attaches Firmly
    • Good Stability

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Home

      Comments about Giottos MH 1004 Mini Ball Head:

      Perfect for small projects

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      • No

      Comment on this review

       
      4.0

      Compact, reliable, fine for small items

      By Pablo

      from San Francisco, CA

      About Me Photo Enthusiast

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

        Cons

          Best Uses

            Comments about Giottos MH 1004 Mini Ball Head:

            Using it to mount 7" Lilliput monitor on my DSLR rig. No problems with it. It's very compact and seems solid. Granted the display weights a pound or so not sure how it'll perform with heavy items.

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            • No

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            4.0

            good with light lens

            By Runnerboy

            from Rochester, NY

            About Me Photo Enthusiast

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Attaches Firmly
            • Good Stability
            • Strong Clamp

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Landscape/Scenery
              • Night Shots
              • Portraits
              • Travel

              Comments about Giottos MH 1004 Mini Ball Head:

              I use this on my Giotto table tripod for close up work. It supports my dslr and an 18-55mm lens quite well.

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              • No

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              5.0

              Put It On A Gorilla Pod

              By DougC

              from Texas

              About Me Photo Enthusiast

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Attaches Firmly
              • Good Stability
              • Large Range of Motion

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Home
                • Night Shots
                • Wildlife

                Comments about Giottos MH 1004 Mini Ball Head:

                Great little head for the money to mount remote flash units or any accessory that needs a range of motion.

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                • No

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                5.0

                Perfect for light loads

                By DougC

                from Texas

                About Me Photo Enthusiast

                Verified Buyer

                Pros

                • Attaches Firmly
                • Good Stability
                • Large Range of Motion
                • Strong Clamp

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Home
                  • Landscape/Scenery
                  • Night Shots
                  • Wildlife

                  Comments about Giottos MH 1004 Mini Ball Head:

                  Fasten this to a Gorilla Pod to hold Flash units or any other small accessory that needs to be repositioned frequently.

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                  • No

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                  5.0

                  Good quality

                  By zaugg

                  from east granby, ct

                  About Me Photo Enthusiast

                  Verified Buyer

                  Pros

                  • Good Stability

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                      Comments about Giottos MH 1004 Mini Ball Head:

                      Good quality, [...]I recomend the product, and BH.

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                      • No

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                      5.0

                      Great Mini Head

                      By Trophyhunter

                      from GA

                      About Me Casual Photographer

                      Verified Buyer

                      Pros

                      • Attaches Firmly
                      • Compact
                      • Inexpensive

                      Cons

                      • NON SO FAR

                      Best Uses

                      • Travel
                      • Wildlife

                      Comments about Giottos MH 1004 Mini Ball Head:

                      If you are just wanting a inexpensive and small ball head that does the job this is it. It is exactly what I needed for my project and works flawlessly.

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                      • No

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                      3.0

                      Good for the price

                      By Isometric Media

                      from Vancouver, BC

                      About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                      Verified Buyer

                      Pros

                      • Attaches Firmly

                      Cons

                      • Small Range
                      • Unstable
                      • Weak Clamp

                      Best Uses

                      • Home

                      Comments about Giottos MH 1004 Mini Ball Head:

                      I used the product to attach my DSLR cameras to my DIY slider dolly. For the price is is excellent, however I see myself upgrading to a stronger head soon as it cannot hold the camera is any large lens are attached.

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                      • No

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                      5.0

                      Great little head

                      By T.O.

                      from Maryland

                      About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                      Verified Buyer

                      Pros

                        Cons

                          Best Uses

                            Comments about Giottos MH 1004 Mini Ball Head:

                            I've bought these before. Great little head for holding flash units at the right angle.

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                            • No

                            Comment on this review

                             
                            5.0

                            Versatile

                            By DBurk

                            from Michigan

                            Verified Buyer

                            Pros

                            • Attaches Firmly
                            • Large Range of Motion

                            Cons

                              Best Uses

                              • Home
                              • Sports/Action

                              Comments about Giottos MH 1004 Mini Ball Head:

                              I use it to hold a small monitor on my pole camera

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                              5.0

                              Works fine for small items

                              By T.O.

                              from Maryland

                              About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                              Verified Buyer

                              Pros

                                Cons

                                  Best Uses

                                    Comments about Giottos MH 1004 Mini Ball Head:

                                    I bought this to put under a SB-900 so that I could aim it as I like.
                                    The base is only about 1" tall and when you loosen the knob it will swivel around mount as well as the ball.
                                    OK for point-n-shoots or something light.

                                    Good price for it's use.

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                                    • No

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                                    5.0

                                    Robust for its size

                                    By Garen

                                    from California

                                    About Me Photo Enthusiast

                                    Verified Buyer

                                    Pros

                                    • Attaches Firmly
                                    • Good Stability
                                    • Large Range of Motion
                                    • Strong Clamp

                                    Cons

                                      Best Uses

                                      • Group
                                      • Holding a flash
                                      • Landscape/Scenery
                                      • Night Shots
                                      • Portraits

                                      Comments about Giottos MH 1004 Mini Ball Head:

                                      This is holding a flash shoe and a flash on my large format camera.

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                                      • No

                                      Comment on this review

                                       
                                      5.0

                                      This product work very well

                                      By luisaristi

                                      from armenia colombia

                                      About Me Casual Photographer

                                      Verified Buyer

                                      Pros

                                      • Attaches Firmly
                                      • Good Stability

                                      Cons

                                        Best Uses

                                        • Landscape/Scenery

                                        Comments about Giottos MH 1004 Mini Ball Head:

                                        On a monopod

                                        • Was this a gift?:
                                        • Yes

                                        Comment on this review

                                         
                                        5.0

                                        Offshore race boat capable

                                        By Jenner

                                        from Denmark

                                        About Me Photo Enthusiast

                                        Verified Buyer

                                        Pros

                                        • Attaches Firmly
                                        • Good Stability
                                        • Large Range of Motion
                                        • Strong Clamp

                                        Cons

                                          Best Uses

                                            Comments about Giottos MH 1004 Mini Ball Head:

                                            Mounted 3 MH 1004 Mini Ball Head on my Offshore RIB race boat for different video camera view´s
                                            Works great and keeps the position even in rough conditions ( VIO POV HD Helmet cameras is used)
                                            Don´t know how the Head react to saltwater yet ??
                                            Does the job for me.

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                                            • No

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                                            5.0

                                            Giottos MH 1004 Mini Ball

                                            By Alex L

                                            from Brooklyn, NY

                                            About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                                            Verified Buyer

                                            Pros

                                            • Attaches Firmly
                                            • Good Stability
                                            • Large Range of Motion
                                            • Strong Clamp

                                            Cons

                                              Best Uses

                                              • Travel
                                              • Weddings/Events

                                              Comments about Giottos MH 1004 Mini Ball Head:

                                              Great little item that has many uses!!!

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                                              5.0

                                              Simple and Effective

                                              By Nonsanity

                                              from Columbia, MD

                                              About Me Casual Photographer

                                              Verified Buyer

                                              Pros

                                              • Attaches Firmly
                                              • Good Stability

                                              Cons

                                                Best Uses

                                                  Comments about Giottos MH 1004 Mini Ball Head:

                                                  Small and low cost, but it locks tight, and with the included adapter, attaches to most threaded tripod/light stand mounts. I use it with a 10' light stand to get a lightweight camera up high. No fancy bells or whistles here, but if you just need to lock it and leave it, this does the job.

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                                                  • No

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                                                  5.0

                                                  Terrific value!

                                                  By bsatchfield

                                                  from Tampa Bay, Florida

                                                  About Me Pro Photographer

                                                  Verified Buyer

                                                  Pros

                                                  • Attaches Firmly
                                                  • Good Stability
                                                  • Large Range of Motion
                                                  • Strong Clamp
                                                  • Well-made

                                                  Cons

                                                    Best Uses

                                                    • Behind-the-scenes
                                                    • Video

                                                    Comments about Giottos MH 1004 Mini Ball Head:

                                                    This little guy is quite a value! It's just a little ball head that screws on top of a light stand or threaded accessory and holds a light-weight camera. But it's very well made, has solid, easy-to-use adjustments, allows lots of maneuverability and is small and lightweight without being flimsy. Definitely a great value! I use it with my palm-sized video cameras for doing time lapse and behind-the-scenes recording.

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                                                    • No

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                                                    5.0

                                                    Really useful

                                                    By oz

                                                    from Lexington, KY

                                                    About Me Casual Photographer

                                                    Verified Buyer

                                                    Pros

                                                    • Attaches Firmly
                                                    • Good Stability
                                                    • Large Range of Motion
                                                    • Strong Clamp

                                                    Cons

                                                      Best Uses

                                                        Comments about Giottos MH 1004 Mini Ball Head:

                                                        It locks very firm despite its precarious appearance. Perfect for getting my point-and-shoot cam level quick without loosening and tightening tilt and pan knobs (yeah I'm lazy) and opens up more creative ways I can shoot from my monopod. Can mount it anywhere I can put a quarter inch screw through, horizontally or vertically. New owner so I can't speak to how it performs in the long run.

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