Review 5 of 11
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$100.00 Summary: Before this head I used the magnesium Gitzo ball head, a Gitzo pan head, and the cheap head that comes with the Davis and Sanford tripod. I like the Giottos the best.
Some have complained about a shift when tightening the lock, but I keep some tension on my lock knob during final adjustments and get no movement at all when doing the final lock down. I was never successful getting such good results with the Gitzo.
I agree that the spongy top plate leaves something to be desired, but I am going to do like another reviewer and take it off, directly coupling the shaft to my quick release plate.
I find the lockdown also very secure, when I firmly tighten the know, no way it is going to move!
Ovarall, I am impressed with the product, even not considering the low price. Strengths: Low price, tensioning knob, better pan lock than my Gitzo, good firm lockdown, again, with less effort than my Gitzo. Weaknesses: Spongy top plate. Similar Products Used: Gitzo ball head, Gitzo pan head. Customer Service: Not tried.
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