opteka sw-1 sidewinder joystick pistol grip ball head with quick release plate for tripods monopods
the opteka sidewinder is a fast to set up and an easy to use tripod monopod head designed for lightweight video or still photography . the very act of taking your hand away from the grip locks the head into position which eliminates the extra step of having to tighten a knob or lever before being ready to shoot . you have immediate access to half of a sphere in which to position your camera . the tension of the ball can be adjusted to accommodate the load weight . the included quick release plate allows you to remove your camera at a moment s notice . the opteka sidewinder can support up to 6.6 lbs . for example that means 35mm up to an 80-200mm f 2.8 lens . this head is ideal for both tripods and monopods .