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Vello Multi-Function Ball Head with Removable Top & Bottom Shoe Mounts

BH #VECSBH1 • MFR #CS-BH1
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Vello Multi-Function Ball Head with Removable Top & Bottom Shoe Mounts
Key Features
  • 2 lb Load Capacity
  • Mounts Monitors and Lights to DSLR
  • 90º Vertical Articulation
  • Single Adjustment Knob
The Vello Multi-Function Ball Head with Removable Top & Bottom Shoe Mounts can mount directly to a camcorder or camera's shoe mount or rig, and allows for the attachment of a full array of video accessories. Specifically meant to attach monitors or small lights to your camcorder or camera while shooting video, this ball head has a single locking knob for fast and safe operation, and is easily removable.
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Vello CS-BH1 Overview

The Vello Multi-Function Ball Head with Removable Top & Bottom Shoe Mounts can mount directly to a camcorder or camera's shoe mount or rig, and allows for the attachment of a full array of video accessories. Specifically meant to attach monitors or small lights to your camcorder or camera while shooting video, this ball head has a single locking knob for fast and safe operation, and is easily removable.

This head features removable shoe mounts at both ends to each reveal 1/4"-20 screws, making this a truly Multi-Function Ball Head. The head itself allows for 90º vertical articulation.

Removable shoe mounts on top and bottom and 1/4"-20 screws underneath allow for multiple applications
Single locking knob for safe and fast operation
Fits most standard shoe mounts (except for Sony DSLR flash shoe)
UPC: 847628538689

Vello CS-BH1 Specs

Key Specs
Top Mount
1x 1/4"-20 Male Screw, 1x Cold Shoe
Bottom Mount
1x 1/4"-20 Female Thread, 1x Accessory Foot
Color
Black
Pan
Yes
Tilt
Yes
Roll
Yes
Mounting
Top Mount
1x 1/4"-20 Male Screw, 1x Cold Shoe
Bottom Mount
1x 1/4"-20 Female Thread, 1x Accessory Foot
General
Dimensions
2.8 x 1.6 x 1.2" / 7 x 4 x 3 cm
Weight
3.2 oz / 90 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
0.215 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
6.8 x 4.6 x 1.1"

Vello CS-BH1 Reviews

Handy

By Joel
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2025-03-09

This is a great little ball head. Multi-adjustable and holds a Canon 580EX flash with a 12 softbox attached.Would definitely recommend.

Ideal for lighting units that have hot shoes and no screw on

By Harvey
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2022-05-04

This is ideal for lighting units that have hot shoes but no screw on feature. Simply, slide in the light into the cold shoe, then secure it with the adjustment wheel. Then connect the light to the ball head as usual. Perfect for the Lowel Go Lite. On caveat. This ball head ONLY can hold a weight of two lbs. Anything else is a gamble. Other wise, the ball holds well. Well made. Good price.

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Will this Vello multi-function ball head fit onto the shoe mounts of the Sony a7ii & a6600 mirrorless cameras?
Asked by: David
Yes, the Vello Multi-Function Ball Head with Removable Top & Bottom Shoe Mounts will fit onto the shoe mounts of the Sony a7 II and a6600 mirrorless cameras.
Answered by: Elliot A
Date published: 2024-09-26

question

Hi, I intend to replace heavy Glidecam L7 Pro monitor on the glide cam system with small Aputure monitor. I am wondering, whether the cold shoe (is any cold shoe as a single product being offered at all?) is robust enough to accommodate for the monitor and whether it is metal or plastics. Tx for prompt assistance and feedback. Martin
Asked by: Anonymous
It is metal, but not robust enough to hold heavy products
Answered by: Eddie A.
Date published: 2018-08-28

question

will this fit my Sony DCR-VX2100 3CCD MiniDV?
Asked by: Anonymous
It would fit. I just would not recommand this for anything larger than a palm size, light weight device. The ball head simply was not designed to hold its positions under stress of torque of a pound or so.
Answered by: Nelson L.
Date published: 2018-08-28

question

Will this work with the SmallHD 701 lite?
Asked by: Jacob L.
If it will screw on to the lite it should work for what you want to do with it.
Answered by: Leslie S.
Date published: 2018-08-28
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