I've actually bought this as an addition to my king and Mayer ball head. I have to say the K & M head now ends up in a box, because this small head is just great. Where the K & M head gave up the ghost, because the weight of the flash unit is too large, this small, unimposing Tots is just beginning. I now have thrilled the head on a tripod in use and am also by the small, but handy screw. Even the funny hot shoe adapter for which I hardly use but so far is find to mention positive. Anyone who is looking for a small and very reasonable in price ball head is excellent advice with this copy. = D