Giottos MH1302 Medium Duty Ballhead

The Giottos MH1302 is a light/medium-duty ballhead that’s great for use with telephoto zoom lenses. Key features include:

• LR-recommended load capacity: 10 lbs.

• Sliding QR plate

• Independent pan bed

• Arca-Swiss compatible

Light/Medium Load Capacity. The manufacturer rates this head to support up to 13.2 lbs. Due to its slim neck and its own rather lightweight build (weighs under a pound), we wouldn’t recommend pushing that past 10 lbs. Think DSLR + 100-400mm/150-600mm type lens.

Independent Pan Bed. The MH-1302 offers smooth movement with an infinitely adjustable friction knob. The base rotates independently from the rest of the head, making it a good option for quick panning.

Arca Swiss-Type Compatible. The MH-655 QR clamp features a bubble level both inside the tightening knob, as well as under the QR plate. It’s Arca-Swiss type plate compatible, and is sent with its own cork-lined lens plate.

We have been very impressed with the newest generation of Giottos heads and recommend the 1302 for those who want to try a ballhead instead of a pan/tilt head. It is suitable for medium sized lense…

We have been very impressed with the newest generation of Giottos heads and recommend the 1302 for those who want to try a ballhead instead of a pan/tilt head. It is suitable for medium sized lenses—a 70-200 f2.8 or smaller.