Pergear TH3 Pro DSLR Camera Tripod Ball Head, 8KG/17.6lbs Loading Capacity, 360 Degree Swivel, Metal Build Quality, Fine Tuning Damping, U-Shaped Groove Design for Easy Switching Into Vertical Mode

So I was in the market for a new tripod mount because on my other mount I lost the little top piece that twists into the bottom of the camera. I was scrolling through Amazon and doing research on what I wanted and I stumbled across this one. To be honest I was a little hesitant at first because it was a relatively low price point, benchmarking from comparable tripod mounts. I had some reservations when it came to build quality and mechanical capabilities. I decided to go for it anyway because I needed a tripod mount for a tip I was going on and figured, worst case Id be out a relatively small amount of money. It showed up in two days, faster than the expected due date. When I lifted up the box, I was surprised by the weight. I opened it up and boy was I wrong. The build quality is what you would expect from a high end piece of equipment. The whole item has a nice, weight to it and gives you a nice state-of-mind while shooting because you know it is not going anywhere. It is a very stable piece of equipment. All the knobs are robust and allow for movement even with gloves on. Some of the knobs on this piece are also lined with rubber and ridges to allow for further efficiency in motion. When you unlock the swivel and rotate the tripod mount on the base it is very flush and allows for even continuous motion. The two air bubble levels on the top are also handy and accurate. There is also a little hinge that picks up off the camera screw on the bottom of the top plate to allow easier tightening and loosening of the screw without tools. Overall the attention to detail, build quality, mechanical fluidity, and overall aesthetic lends it to be a good addition to my gear. Highly recommend this mount. I am leaving on Saturday for this trip, so I will see how it performs under stress, but I have no doubts it will treat me well.

Solid. Strong. No problems. Mounted Sony HDR-FX1 high definition broadcast cameras on these. One is mounted on an Interfit INT-309 boom arm, and the other two are on "L" shelf brackets, drilled out to accommodate larger diameter holes needed, then to the wall. I love the details on these. Also the two tone color looks cool to me. The numbered and notched guides are great for recording your set up for when you change a setup, then return. I can loosen and adjust the camera position easily on one axis without totally messing up all of them, and incrementally too. The bubble level looks cool, and is actually functional, although I haven't needed it yet. The quick release doesn't have a safety, but just pay attention, be careful. You will need to buy a small mounting bolt and some washers if it is mounted like I did, so just be sure not to go too deep, just look inside, only go as deep as the visible first set of threads, not deeper. Sorry I don't remember the bolt dimensions. Use one or more washers to take up any slack to keep from going too deep into inside past the heads threads.

Bought this ball head expecting it to be a “cheap” but useful item I could use to mount my camera to my slider but I was wrong. This item is built like a tank and can take some abuse. It’s a metal ball head that’s sturdy and secure when you mount it onto the tripod, slider or whatever you’re going to use it for. I don’t have to worry about it breaking in the middle of a shoot. The panning motion is super smooth and doesn’t abruptly stop. The quick release plate is easy to mount onto my camera and back on to the ball head, no screwdriver required. The levels on the ball head are accurate and easy to read. I highly recommend this to anyone on a budget who wants a high quality ball head that’s reliable and easy to use.

Sturdy, apparently durable and well constructed, but, IT WILL NOT FIT MOST AMERICAN MADE EARLIER TRIPODS. I purchased this to use on a high quality tripod that is about 15 years old. This tripod was manufactured before the quick release interfaces and ball joints became standard equipment. I need it in time for a photo workshop and it did arrive on time. Unfortunately the screw on my tripod which connects to the camera was too small for the receiving threads on the device. I had to purchase adapters but they would not have arrived on time. So, I set up a return for this device. I subsequently was able to find the adapter in a local camera store (a dying breed of retailer) and it did the trick. So I canceled the return and I'm perfectly pleased with this now. The adapter you will need for this device is a 1/4" female to 3/8" male. The 3/8 screws into the hole on the bottom of the tripod mount, and if you buy one with the correct depth, it will fit flush with the base plate. The 1/4" female receives the 1/4" screw on your existing tripod. The result is a seamless, gap free installation between the tripod and the Pergear head. Note: The quick release plate on top has a 1/4" screw which is perfect for your camera. For the life of me, I can't understand why this is not consistent. A professional photographer that I spoke with suggested that this could be a difference between European and American sizing, but the more I think about that, it doesn't make sense since the European would be Metric and American ASA. The reason for the four stars instead of five is simply because of the hassle I had to go through. The seller should be providing that adapter with the tripod head. The adapter that I purchased from a local camera store was only $3. Amazon sells a set of these adapters of different depths. You will need the smallest one, not the entire set of five graduated reducer bushings.

I needed this for a monopod and found it to all be working like you'd want. The ballhead is fluid in movement and when unlocked the body rotates 360 deg. All locking features turn nicely. Excellent value, good product.

I purchased this use it with my Dolica Proline GX650B204 Tripod to support a D7200 with max. Nikon AF-S 70-300 VR (full frame lens) and this ball head supports the weight of them very well. The finish is of very high quality and the ball head quite smoothly. It's difficult to get good tripods here in Kolkata and the well known brands are hugely expensive. This Pergear tripod is as good as any of them and provides a superb value for money. It's perfectly ok to go ahead and purchase this ball head is one looking for a quality product. It beats Digitek ball head tripods by a mile.

Good product to use on Camera tripod

Testa di buona fattura ma non professionale. Viti di blocco un po’ gommose ma tengono

Rotule robuste et bien conçue, les niveaux à bulle sont très pratiques. J'ai réussi à faire tenir une GoPro dans la mâchoire, le système n'est pas conçu pour ça mais le support de la GoPro y entre sans souci !