Already having a quick release system, this was the cheapest way to make the transition, there are also some kits that come with a quick release system for not much more.
Back in my article Manfrotto 055XPROB & Giottos MH 7001-621: A dynamic duo for sure, I discussed how happy I was with the Giottos MH-7001. Before I go any further, I’m still very happy with the MH-7001. I found however, when I tried to mount our spotting scope on it, it was not able to hold the weight. There was also the inability to pan independently from loosening the ball, making panoramic photos all but impossible. Enter the Giottos MH-1000.
The Gittos MH-1000 supports 22lbs as apposed to the 7001 which supports 13lbs. The MH-1000 also offers independent panning release from the release of the ball joint. Giottos realizing that panos might be something people want to do with this head, have kindly marked the circumference of the head at 5 degree intervals. In addition, there’s a third knob, which allows tension to be set. Which means when you loosen the ball knob, your camera won’t go flopping down if you accidentally loosen it too much.
I was also able to easily transition to this ball head by taking the 621 Quick release assembly off the 7001 and moving it to the MH-1000. A nice feature with these heads is that they are fairly customizable with almost any quick release system you my want to put on it.
Overall I’m already happy with the head, despite having just received it and have been pretty busy so I haven’t made it out in the field. I have however been digging through settings on my new d200 (that’s another article) and playing with the ball head too. Once I get out in the field (tomorrow) I’ll hopefully have retrained myself from the d40 and older ball head.
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