JOBY BallHead 5K, 10 lbs, Red

It's strong enought to hold my DSLR horizontally and lock it in. I love the removable shoe and how it can slide the camera out and back in reliably. Very important for me since i use my DSLR as a webcam when I'm not using it for photography.

Short version: this is the perfect accessory for a Switchpod. It is small enough to keep the setup nimble yet provides the exact functions I needed.Long version: I recently got the Switchpod for my Canon M50 and wanted a ballhead/quick release plate that did three things:1) Small size. The whole point of the setup is to stay small and nimble so I didn't want a large, complicated ballhead with lots of knobs. I wanted a ballhead/quick release that felt right at home on top of the Switchpod.2) Snap in quick release. Almost all quick release options require an additional knob to tighten down. I wanted something that I could snap in easily.3) Basic ball head movement when I want it but steady when I don't. Most of the time this will be locked in to basic landscape orientation. But I did want to be able to change the angle or go into portrait orientation for the few times that will happen.I am happy to say, this seems like the perfect answer to all my requirements! I think this is a must add for anyone who has a Switchpod. I plan on getting a second just so I can have the same snap-in quick release on my monopod as well.

I use this tripod head with the Elgato Ring Light because the included ballhead is really terrible. I actually already had a Gorillapod laying around so I was able to just pull the head off that and order another one for later. This ballhead is fantastic. The actual ball and cradle are made out of this really nice metal. The plate that connects to the camera and the piece that it sits in are plastic, bit its not a huge deal though because that feels solid as well. The tripod head has no problem holding my camera in place and it doesn't move around at all. This has one of the best knobs I've ever felt. I know that seems dirty but for real the knob is super smooth and fluid yet it tightens the whole thing up nicely. The inclusion of the level on the camera plate is also a nice touch because it helps me get my camera nice and even when I want to mount it. I have 2 of these now and they both work fantastic for me.

The degrees of freedom on this thing are amazing. Just a small twist of the knob and it becomes rock stable. A great product for camera enthusiasts.

An ideal little ball-head for use with a mono-pod to capture stills or rapid video movement. This little ball-head is well made and locks securely and has a slot to move the head/camera to a vertical position. It features a slide in locking base with a built in level that is quite secure making it easy to mount and dismount the camera. The base is marked in 10 degree intervals with a larger line marking each 90 degree mark; there is no degree numbering. It is very light weight and small and won't add much weight when carried around. The only downside that I can see is that the single adjustment knob, while large and easy to grip for locking and unlocking, is not easy to adjust for tension when moving the camera. However, when the tension is released the base has a buttery smooth dampening movement that works very well for object tracking. This has not affected me in that I almost always use the head fully released and lock it only when not in use with the camera or when stored in the vertical slot when I use the mono-pod as a walking stick. This little ball-head will support 3Kg (6.6lbs)

Great product. 10/10 quality. Had to return it since the thread adapter was to big for my tripod.

Do yourself a favor and buy the joby combo kit that comes with this. Without it, you really can't use the tripod and you'll save $20. It works very well, the level is helpful and it has a quick release button. The only downside is that you need a screwdriver to attach it to your camera which is a pain if you're on the go, however, I always have one around so it's not a big deal for me.

simple tripod head which is easy to use. Using it with my Sony A7C for quick swap over the camera from tripod to camera bag