The MC22 Mini Cold Shoe Ball Head from Xiletu is a compact ball head with a top platform that can be reversed from a standard camera mouting base to a cold shoe accessory slot in just seconds. The camera base has a 1/4"-20 threaded tip and a rubberized pad for traction, and the cold shoe slot acceepts any standard cold shoe-type accessory. The body of the MC22 also features an accessory cold shoe mount for a microphone, a compact LED light, a transmitters, or more. The reversible plate and the side accessory shoe mount each feature a 1/4"-20 female socket for mounting extension arms or for expanding an individual rig.

The ball has a 20mm diameter and offers a load capacity up to 6.6 pounds. The single control lever releases the ball position and the panoramic base simultaneously for fast repositioning and lockdown.

Tripod Supports Up to 17.6 lb    Maximum Height: 3.7"    Head Load Capacity: 6.6 lb    Reversible Cold Shoe / Camera Plate    Non-Slip Silicone Feet    Aluminum Alloy Construction

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. What is the height at which the center column is able to fold 90degrees?

A: Minimum Working Height 3.2" / 8.1 cm and Max Height without Center Column 53.2" / 135.1 cm

Q: 2. What material is the center column tightening knob? Plastic or Metal? Thanks!

A: The knob itself is a hard plastic. I have had this tripod for several years and have used the heck out of it w/o any problems. I have traveled with it to the jungles of Honduras to the desert in Nevada and the mountains of Idaho. It still works like new.

Q: 3. Do the maximum height figures include the ball head?

A: The maximum height figures include the ball head, yes.

Q: 4. Are any of manfrotto's levelling ball centre columns compatible with this model? If so.. which one would you guys recommend?

A: No unfortunately, none of the Manfrotto leveling bases or center columns are compatible with this model tripod.

Q: 5. Is it stable when making camera adjustments to multiple exposures? Movement must be Zero to stay aligned.

A: Yes, this is a very stable tripod with a pro-level DSLR. It's really easy to control how much tension each adjustment knob gets.

Q: 6. Can I use an old Manfrotto head with this tripod? Like the 3030?

A: Yes you can use a 3030 head. That head has a flat base with a 3/8 female and this tripod has a 3/8 male.

Q: 7. Is the 502HD video head compatible?

A: You can use the Manfrotto 502HD Pro Video Head with Flat Base on the Manfrotto MT190XPRO4 Aluminum Tripod legs. Both the head and legs have a 3/8-16 thread.

Q: 8. One of the legs won't lock and keeps sliding down which makes the tripod useless. I've tried to tighten the screws but that doesn't help.I don't know if I have a receipt or warrantee. Suggestions?

A: Have you talked to the manufacture?

Q: 9. Which part is fragile?

A: This tripod is very well made and no part is fragile, it has a 10 year warranty as well.

Q: 10. Can the center column be removed from the tripod in order to store in carry on luggage?

A: Once the center column is raised as far as it will go, there is a small tab at the bottom which keeps it from accidentally coming all the way out. If you push that tab in with your finger, it will allow the center column to come all the way out.