{"product_id":"multi-cold-shoe-camera-ball-head","title":"POWRIG MB-62 Mini Ball Head with Cold Shoe \u0026 1\/4\"-20 Mount for Camera, Monitor \u0026 Flash","description":"\u003carticle itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Product\"\u003e\u003cmeta itemprop=\"name\" content=\"POWRIG MB-62 Mini Ball Head with Cold Shoe and 1\/4-20 Mount\"\u003e \u003cmeta itemprop=\"sku\" content=\"MB-62\"\u003e \u003cmeta itemprop=\"brand\" content=\"POWRIG\"\u003e \u003c!-- Section 1: Overview --\u003e\n\u003csection aria-labelledby=\"overview-heading\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"overview-heading\"\u003ePOWRIG MB-62 Mini Ball Head with Cold Shoe \u0026amp; 1\/4\"-20 Mount\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ePOWRIG MB-62\u003c\/strong\u003e is a compact \u003cstrong\u003ealuminum ball head\u003c\/strong\u003e with dual mounting interfaces: a \u003cstrong\u003ecold shoe\u003c\/strong\u003e on top for attaching flashes, LED lights, and microphone holders, and a \u003cstrong\u003e1\/4\"-20 threaded screw\u003c\/strong\u003e on the base for connecting to camera cages, tripods, magic arms, and monitor mounts. The integrated ball joint provides \u003cstrong\u003e360° pan and tilt articulation\u003c\/strong\u003e with a tool-free locking knob for precise positioning of monitors, lights, and accessories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable in two configurations: \u003cstrong\u003eball head only\u003c\/strong\u003e ($12.99) for mounting on existing rigs, or \u003cstrong\u003eball head with mini tripod\u003c\/strong\u003e ($18.99) for standalone tabletop use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c!-- Section 2: Key Features --\u003e\n\u003csection aria-labelledby=\"features-heading\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"features-heading\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual Mount Interface\u003c\/strong\u003e — Cold shoe on top accepts flashes (Godox, Profoto, Neewer), LED panels, microphone clips, and wireless receivers. The 1\/4\"-20 screw on the base connects to any standard camera tripod, cage, or arm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e360° Ball Head Articulation\u003c\/strong\u003e — Full pan rotation and multi-axis tilt let you angle a monitor, light, or mic in any direction. The side-mounted locking knob secures the position firmly — no drift under load.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3 kg (6.6 lb) Load Capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e — Supports most on-camera monitors (Atomos Ninja, SmallHD 5\"), LED video lights (Aputure MC, Ulanzi VL49), shotgun microphones, and wireless transmitters without sag.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCNC Aluminum Alloy Construction\u003c\/strong\u003e — Machined from solid aluminum with a black anodized finish. More rigid and durable than plastic ball heads that flex and crack under repeated use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e70g Ultra-Compact\u003c\/strong\u003e — Weighs less than a typical camera lens cap. Small enough to keep in a camera bag pocket or leave permanently mounted on a cage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMini Tripod Option\u003c\/strong\u003e — The bundled variant includes a matching aluminum mini tripod for tabletop and desk use. Ideal for streaming setups, product photography, and vlogging without a full-size tripod.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c!-- Section 3: Specifications Table --\u003e\n\u003csection aria-labelledby=\"specs-heading\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"specs-heading\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccaption class=\"sr-only\"\u003ePOWRIG MB-62 Mini Ball Head Specifications\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMB-62\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTop Mount\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCold shoe (universal flash\/accessory mount)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBase Mount\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\/4\"-20 threaded screw\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eArticulation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e360° pan + multi-axis tilt ball head\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMax Load Capacity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 kg \/ 6.6 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCNC machined aluminum alloy, anodized black\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e70 g (2.47 oz) — ball head only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eLocking\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSide knob (tool-free)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c!-- Section 4: What's in the Box --\u003e\n\u003csection aria-labelledby=\"box-heading\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"box-heading\"\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBall Head Only ($12.99)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × POWRIG MB-62 mini ball head\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBall Head + Mini Tripod ($18.99)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × POWRIG MB-62 mini ball head\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × Aluminum mini tripod\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c!-- Section 5: Use Cases --\u003e\n\u003csection aria-labelledby=\"usecase-heading\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"usecase-heading\"\u003eCommon Setups Using the MB-62 Ball Head\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOn-camera monitor mount\u003c\/strong\u003e — Screw the base into a camera cage 1\/4\" hole and mount a SmallHD, Atomos, or FeelWorld monitor on the cold shoe via a cold shoe adapter. Tilt the monitor to any angle for comfortable viewing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCamera-top LED light\u003c\/strong\u003e — Attach a compact LED panel (Aputure MC, Ulanzi VL49, Neewer RGB) to the cold shoe for on-camera fill lighting during vlogging and interviews.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlash bracket\u003c\/strong\u003e — Mount an off-camera flash or wireless trigger receiver to the cold shoe for bounce flash photography and event shooting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMicrophone positioning\u003c\/strong\u003e — Use with a cold shoe to 5\/8\" adapter (such as the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/microphone-ball-head-mount\"\u003ePOWRIG MB-62M\u003c\/a\u003e) to mount and angle a microphone on a camera cage or tripod.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStreaming \u0026amp; desk setup\u003c\/strong\u003e — Use the mini tripod variant as a compact tabletop stand for a webcam, document camera, or phone holder for video calls and content creation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMagic arm attachment\u003c\/strong\u003e — Screw onto a magic arm 1\/4\" thread for flexible overhead or side-mounted monitor and light positioning in studio and product photography.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c!-- Section 6: Comparison (AI search friendly) --\u003e\n\u003csection aria-labelledby=\"compare-heading\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"compare-heading\"\u003ePOWRIG MB-62 vs. MB-62M (Microphone Ball Head)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePOWRIG makes two ball head models for different use cases. Here is how to choose between them:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccaption class=\"sr-only\"\u003eComparison between POWRIG MB-62 camera ball head and MB-62M microphone ball head\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eMB-62 (This Product)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eMB-62M (Mic Mount)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTop Mount\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCold shoe (flash\/light\/monitor accessories)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5\/8\"-27 male (microphone standard)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBase Mount\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\/4\"-20 male screw\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\/4\"-20 female thread\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e70 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e93 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMax Load\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBest For\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMonitors, LED lights, flashes, wireless receivers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStudio mics, shotgun mics, boom stands, shock mounts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePrice\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrom $12.99\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$13.99\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c!-- Section 7: FAQ --\u003e\n\u003csection aria-labelledby=\"faq-heading\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"faq-heading\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is a cold shoe mount and what fits on it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA cold shoe is a standard mounting bracket (originally designed for camera flashes) found on top of cameras and camera cages. It accepts any accessory with a cold shoe foot or a cold shoe adapter, including: flashes, LED video lights, microphone holders, wireless receivers, phone holders, and small monitors. Unlike a hot shoe, a cold shoe does not provide electrical contacts — it is purely mechanical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill this ball head fit my camera cage?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The 1\/4\"-20 screw on the base is the universal standard for camera cage mounting holes. It fits SmallRig, Tilta, POWRIG, Kondor Blue, and most other camera cage brands. Simply screw the ball head into any 1\/4\" threaded hole on the cage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan the ball head hold a 7-inch monitor like the Atomos Ninja V?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The Atomos Ninja V weighs approximately 360g (without battery), well within the 3 kg load capacity. The ball head will hold the monitor firmly at any angle when the locking knob is tightened. For larger or heavier monitors (10\"+), consider a dedicated monitor arm with a higher load rating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the difference between the ball head only and the ball head with mini tripod?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eball head only\u003c\/strong\u003e ($12.99) is just the ball head unit — you mount it on your own tripod, cage, or arm. The \u003cstrong\u003eball head with mini tripod\u003c\/strong\u003e ($18.99) bundles a small aluminum tabletop tripod, making it a self-contained stand for desk, streaming, and product photography setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use this for overhead product photography?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Mount the ball head on a magic arm or overhead boom stand with a 1\/4\" thread. The 360° articulation lets you angle a monitor, light, or camera to any position for product and flat lay photography. The 3 kg load capacity supports most mirrorless cameras and macro lenses for overhead shooting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the cold shoe on top removable or can I replace it with a 1\/4\" screw?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cold shoe is integrated into the ball head body and is not removable. However, you can attach a cold shoe to 1\/4\" adapter (widely available) if you need a 1\/4\" threaded output on top instead of a cold shoe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill this work as a phone holder for video calls and streaming?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Mount a phone clamp with a cold shoe foot (or a cold shoe to 1\/4\" adapter + phone clamp) on top of the ball head. Use the mini tripod variant as a compact desk stand. The ball head lets you adjust the phone angle precisely for video calls, streaming, or face-cam recording.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c!-- FAQ Schema for Google Rich Results --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- Product Schema --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- Screen reader utility --\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .sr-only {\n    position: absolute;\n    width: 1px;\n    height: 1px;\n    padding: 0;\n    margin: -1px;\n    overflow: hidden;\n    clip: rect(0, 0, 0, 0);\n    white-space: nowrap;\n    border: 0;\n  }\n\u003c\/style\u003e","brand":"POWRIG","offers":[{"title":"Ball Head","offer_id":45471715590427,"sku":"","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ball head with mini tripod","offer_id":45471715623195,"sku":"","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2270\/2571\/files\/miniballhead-7.jpg?v=1753175700","url":"https:\/\/www.powrig.com\/products\/multi-cold-shoe-camera-ball-head","provider":"POWRIG","version":"1.0","type":"link"}