The Giottos MH-1303 is a ball-and-socket camera mount that works in conjunction with a specific tripod. It lets you adjust your camera with its wide angle of movement and tilt. Combine that with the easy-to-use locking mechanism and getting the angle you want is as easy as taking an exposure.
Specifications
The ball-and-socket mount has a load capacity of 11 lbs. or 5 kg; if your camera and lens are above this, the locking mechanism will not work. The height of the mount is 3.1 inches or 8 cm. The tripod thread mount size of this device is 3/8", but a conversion bushing is included to change its size to fit other tripods. You can lock the position of the mount with an easy-to-use screw lock. Unfortunately, this device does not come with quick release, tension control or separate panning lock. All together, this mount weighs 6 oz. or 171 g.
Other Models
The MH series of mounts is fairly extensive, providing for many different types of cameras and tripod connections. The smallest model is as small as a roll of film, 55.3 mm high with a base diameter of 23.7 mm, while the biggest models tower over it at 150 mm high with a base diameter of 82 mm. Each model is specified for carrying a different weight. A new feature of some of the mounts is a ball-and-socket joint connecting it to the tripod. This, the website says, will allow for unique 3D movement, as you can push the camera forward and backward slightly. Quick plates are available for all models.
Giottos
The Giottos company has been producing high-quality professional camera equipment since 1988. It mostly provides camera users with tripods and other camera support systems and uses the ISO 9001 quality management system to ensure its products achieve a standard level of quality and performance. Giottos has been a friend to the environment since it began doing business; the company tries to recycle and reuse where possible and limits the use of cadmium and other harmful chemicals in its devices. The Giottos headquarters is in Taipei, Taiwan, and there is a branch in Shenzhen, China, as well as distributors all over the world.
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