Add a monitor to your video recording system with this aluminum Elvid Heavy-Duty Camera Mount Adapter with Ball Headfrom Elvid. This convenient accessory mounts directly to a camera's shoe mount and allows for the attachment of a full array of video accessories. Specifically meant to attach monitors or small lights to your camcorder or camera while shooting video, this ball head has a single locking knob for fast and safe operation, and is easily removable.

Accessories attach via the 1/4"-20 screw thread on top, and the bottom features a removable shoe mount and a 3/8" thread. The shoe mount itself is removable and features its own 3/8"-16 mounting screw, in case you want to use it without the ball head.

Mount Monitor on Top of Camera    Ball Head with 1/4"-20 Threaded Screw    Removable Shoe Mount with 3/8"-16 Screw    Adjustable Locking Knob for 90° Tilt    Supports up to 15 lb

Removable shoe mount on bottom and 1/4"-20 screw on top allows for multiple applications

Single locking knob for safe and fast operation

Head itself allows for 90º vertical articulation

Fits most standard shoe mounts

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. What thread size is the bowl attachment point?

A: SmallRig does not list the thread size of the bowl attachment of the SmallRig DH12 Heavy-Duty Video Head.

Q: 2. Does the tripod come with a 3/8" connecting screw?

A: Yes it does. According to Prompter People the plate comes with a 1/4"-20 screw and a 3/8"-16 bushing. You will be able to use it with a product that has a 3/8"-16 thread.

Q: 3. I need to attach the Elvid Heavy Duty Camera Shoe Mount Adapter with Ball Head for Monitors to a 3/8 female attachment. Will this work or do I need any other parts to make this work?

A: Yes, it will. It's quite a good build for the price. I used it to mount a 7 IKAN without issue.

Q: 4. With the ball head in the vertical position, what is the height from the shoe mount to the top surface of the mounting plate on the ball head?

A: these dimensions are not available from the manufacturer

Q: 5. Can the head take Manfrotto quick release plates?

A: No it can not.

Q: 6. How smooth is the fluid head movement compared to a Manfrotto 502?

A: The prompter people video head is very smooth but it does not have the tension adjustments that are available on the Manfrotto 502 head. If you are satisfied with just having 1 setting for pan/tilt tension this is a great package that is capable of holding almost double the payload of the Manfrotto (The Prompter People can hold up to 30lbs). However for people that like to adjust tension to accommodate super fast or super slow camera movement the adjustability on the Manfrotto head is very useful.

Q: 7. may i attach these to a canon 6d, to hold a sony cybershot camcorder?

A: Yes easily. I use to for my shogun recorder and a huge battery which totals around 5 lbs and still no problem. I have bought two more since.

Q: 8. If using a 6 pound camcorder mounted on a tripod, I assume one can safely and easily use this to mount a DSLR on top of the camcorder?

A: Never tried, but it should be good!It's pretty strong

Q: 9. How wide will the clamp open to? I need almost 3 1/2 inches to fit.

A: The manufacturer has not published that information.

Q: 10. What is the radius of legs at the bottom? Will it work with Manfrotto 181 Tripod Dolly?

A: The Prompter People Heavy-Duty Tripod with Fluid Head and Manfrotto 181 Folding Auto Dolly are not compatible for use together.