Cast and machined from robust aluminum alloy, and coated in hammer-finish epoxy, the MH5000 series heads are stobe enamelled at 320 degrees centigrade and protected with lacquer. Their robust handles have integral rubber control surfaces. Hydraulic pressure givers the photographer precise control over the image, allowing time to enjoy the scene being captured. The quick pan head incorporates a special patented double safety lock and a sorung location pin, which alloes the equipment to be simply and quickly mounted or removed.
Multi-angle design
The head has an unlimited 3-way design, with each movement having independednt action. It's robust handles provide easy locking, and its special fluid pan movement allows full 360 degree rotation for the ultimate in flexibility.
Double safety catch
The quick release on the MH5000 has a professional double safety catch patented by Giotto's. To operate the release lever the safety button must be pressed, preventing accidental release of the camera.
Quick release
Pressing the safety button and operating the release lever automatically releases the camera plate. The mechanism remains ready to accept the plate: mounting the plate in place causes the release lever to spring back, locking the release plate in place. Mounting and removing is quick and precise.
Camera attachment and release
Beneath the camera platform of the MH5000, two pattended controls allow the mounting and removal of the camera. The camera attachment screw is spring-loading to protect the camera.
Anti-twist pan lock
The series incorporates an anti-twist pan lock beneath the pan head. Once the pan head is installed on the tripod, the three set screws secure the pan head firmly, protecting your valuable equipment.