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Giottos MH5001 3-Way Head with Quick Release

Brand: Giottos

3.8 37 ratings

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Colour	Silver, Black
Brand	Giottos
Compatible devices	Camera
Item weight	907 Grams
Maximum weight recommendation	18 Pounds

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3-way head type
Two bubble levels ensure accurate levelling
Independent axis control with large locking handles for precise positioning
6 kg max weight capacity
Mount thread 1/4" and 3/8"
Attachment thread 1/4" and 3/8" female
Die cast aluminium

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Giottos 3-Way pan head with double lock QR plate MH-5001 - ideal for photography where precise camera positioning is crucial. Each axis of movement is controlled by its own locking handle meaning that one axis can be adjusted without upsetting the other two. The MH5001 is manufactured from die cast aluminium with a durable enamelled finish and features a quick release plate system with secondary safety catch for quick camera attachment and removal. Two bubble levels ensure your camera is level and large locking handles allow precise control over the camera positioning.

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Technical Details

Package Dimensions L x W x H

‎19.2 x 12.2 x 12.2 centimetres

Package Weight

‎1.04 Kilograms

Item Weight

‎907 Grams

Brand

‎Giottos

Colour

‎Silver, Black

Part number

‎MH5001

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ASIN

B000VBMNVM

Item model number

MH5001

Date First Available

14 July 2008

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3.8 37 ratings

3.8 out of 5 stars

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simon jakobsson

Great quality tripod head

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 22 April 2013

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I bought this tripod head to use with my camera slider. I read a bunch of reviews and this was the three way head with the best marks. I guess I didn't properly think it through, because one of the tilt handles are in the way of making a full pan when mounted on the slider, and bumps into the side, so I am stuck with having to stop halfway through the pan. No big deal though, shots like that are few and far between, and the overall quality of this head is very good. When I leave the slider at home and mount the head on my tripod legs (I use Benfro A3580T) the outcome is ridiculously good, pans are smooth and steady. The quick release is also terrific and the safety thing is a good feature. I guess it might be on the heavy side for a tripod head if you were to lug it around all day, but for occasional field work and mostly studio work this thing is great and I would definitely recommend it. It's rock solid and has a professional feel and look to it. If I were to buy again, I'm not sure this is the way for me to go, maybe I'd go with a ball head instead, but as far as 3 way heads go, this one is great.

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salamander bangri

Solid head so far and a good seller

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 29 May 2014

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I've not used this item yet so the review is based on first impressions of product and seller.

This head looks absolutely rock solid and in some ways I wished I'd gone for the lighter weight version (5011 I believe). I've not seen the lightweight version in the flesh but if it's anything like this one, it is unlikely to be flimsy (as I suspected it might), just lighter. I'm a fit and healthy young man so the weight is not a problem for me, but I may regret that if I start trekking far and wide with this head.

The seller (Camera Centre UK) has been very good - dispatch and delivery were both really fast - I ordered one late afternoon and received the item 9am the morning of the day after. The product was unboxed but well packaged. The only issue I've had is that the lower spirit level that tracks the level of the top of the tripod legs (as opposed to the angle of the camera on top of the head) had a much larger bubble than usual, meaning that it is less accurate. The seller was very prompt in agreeing to my return although in the end I didn't follow through as it's a very minor complaint that should be easily fixed with a further £2 purchase from amazon.

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Andy

says what it does on the can

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 26 May 2013

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Listen up good.
The 5001 is the well constructed heavyweight version.
The 5011 is the well constructed lightweight version.
Both do what they say they do.

However, from a photographer's viewpoint, why anyone would buy the 5011 is a mystery to me (unless they have a problem carrying those extra few grammes on top of the weight of the tripod).

5001 is fluidly precise for stills & vids (use a rubber band on the handle for those long wide ranging vid pans if you choose), it does the job it is designed to do more than adequately & makes photography life so much more pleasant.

Why not 5 stars?
No bolts supplied to fix it to whichever tripod you choose to use with it.
That's a minor grumble and I maintain that 4/5 ain't too shabby at all!!! :-)

Decent gear does not necessarily cost the earth (so forget the marketing blurb of some others). ;-)

Enjoy it.

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J. Whiting

Solid Performer Under Load

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 24 April 2013

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I have just purchased a second MH5001 as the performance is excellent even when under heavy load. The large controls make for easy handling and give accurate smooth movements when required. I use this head for telephoto (Sports), landscape (Wide Angle), studio and Macro photography. I also do video work (using a Canon 5D MkII) and astronomy.

In astonomy mode I add an auto tracking device (Astrotrac) along with a fairly heavy 80mm telescope or camera rig (Canon 40D with 200mm F2.8 lens.)

My experience with this product is that the head is rock solid and benefits from the inbuilt two bubble levels. The quick release plate does need a faily firm grip to release, which I consider to be a great benefit as I have to position myself properly, and hold the equipment appropriately before releasing from the head. Much safer!

I thoroughly recommend this as great value for money.

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Jaz

At Last!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 7 January 2011

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At last I have found a tripod head that is easy to use and extremely stable, the biggest plus for me is that the camera does not slip (or start to unscrew) at all, remaining rock solid unlike the last head I owned. I bought this one to go with my new Giottos carbon fibre lightweight tripod (MT8246B).

Whilst the head remains rock solid it is also simple to make even very minor adjustments to the position of the camera, the spirit level guide is a bonus for straight horizons.

I have a Sony A700 and various length lenses which it handles with ease, I can leave the quick release plate on the camera so it is quick and easy to click into place being ready to use in a flash.

Oozes quality!
Very pleased with my purchase.

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Michael Straarup Nielsen

Solid and smooth.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 3 March 2014

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I like this head very much because it is very versatile. It is great for photography, but also OK for video, as it pans and tilts smoothly. I think it could be a little more tight in the handling though, but for the money it is a great deal!

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Augenblick

Good for amateur use only

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 17 April 2013

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I bought this tripod to use with a Canon DSLR camera, but as a professional video cameraman I am very disappointed with the poor quality of the "pan" facility this tripod offers, but on reflection it's price is not in the £3000 territory of the tripod I use with a broadcast spec video camera. Nevertheless, I would have expected better.

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john lewis

stiff

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 12 March 2013

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I have used this item a few times since purchase and on my giottos tripod. Although very solid and fit for purpose it is very difficult at times to remove quick release. I do like this head though particularly for video and at this price I feel worth putting up with the stiffness hoping with use it will slacken.

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