Unlike most other ball head mounts which are manufactured from die cast components, Matthews Ball Head Camera Mounts are individually CNC machined from solid bar stock to ensure precise control over all critical dimensions and elements. A precision machined camera quick release plate with a balancing feature offers quick, safe and positive-locking of the camera to the Ball Head Mount. The mounting plate can stay permanently attached to the camera, thus avoiding the hassle of trying to screw the camera onto the ball or screwing the ball onto the camera. All heads mount either to the vacuum cup or other devices with 3/8"-16 mounting threads for extra strength and security.