Why Photographers Should Consider a Fluid Head for Their Tripod
Feb 20, 2017 21:21:23 #
Feb 20, 2017 21:39:13 #
bcheary wrote:
http://petapixel.com/2017/02/20/photographers-consider-fluid-head-tripod/
Thanks Brian. I need a new head. I'll have to look into this.
Feb 20, 2017 21:57:49 #
Marionsho wrote:
Thanks Brian. I need a new head. I'll have to look into this.
You are welcome Marion.
Feb 21, 2017 00:47:40 #
Feb 21, 2017 07:08:52 #
Looks like a key requirement is a bowl tripod, or add an additional bowl head adapter to a flat tripod mount. Might be worth a try. The bowl looks like a very fast way to level out.
Feb 21, 2017 10:30:04 #
RRS
Loc: Not sure
bcheary wrote:
http://petapixel.com/2017/02/20/photographers-consider-fluid-head-tripod/
Looks good. Question, will it still work at -10 or may it freeze up like I've seen the Nest gimbal head do?. This might be the head that would work with my spotting scope. Thanks for the info, I will look more into this.
Feb 21, 2017 13:26:00 #
Feb 21, 2017 13:26:23 #
olsonsview wrote:
Looks like a key requirement is a bowl tripod, or add an additional bowl head adapter to a flat tripod mount. Might be worth a try. The bowl looks like a very fast way to level out.
Feb 21, 2017 13:33:25 #
RRS wrote:
Looks good. Question, will it still work at -10 or may it freeze up like I've seen the Nest gimbal head do?. This might be the head that would work with my spotting scope. Thanks for the info, I will look more into this.
Seemed to work quite well high up in the mountains where they were at and, judging by what they were wearing, it was pretty darned cold up there. As far as I am concerned I wouldn't be out in -10 degree weather. I would be more worried about my camera!
That is why I live in Florida! Feb 21, 2017 14:08:03 #
RRS
Loc: Not sure
bcheary wrote:
Seemed to work quite well high up in the mountains where they were at and, judging by what they were wearing, it was pretty darned cold up there. As far as I am concerned I wouldn't be out in -10 degree weather. I would be more worried about my camera! That is why I live in Florida!
That is why I live in Florida! I'd worry about humidity if I lived in Florida.
Feb 21, 2017 15:30:35 #
bcheary wrote:
http://petapixel.com/2017/02/20/photographers-consider-fluid-head-tripod/
I had seen this video. I am planning on looking for a fluid head at Photoshop World this April.
Feb 21, 2017 16:29:09 #
RRS wrote:
I'd worry about humidity if I lived in Florida.
Only in Summer which is when we head to the mountains of N. Carolina!Feb 21, 2017 16:29:37 #
joanloy wrote:
I had seen this video. I am planning on looking for a fluid head at Photoshop World this April.
Let us know how that works out Joan.
Feb 21, 2017 16:31:37 #
bcheary wrote:
Let us know how that works out Joan.
I'm hoping that some other folks have experience with one and will jump in with some knowledge/advise.
Feb 21, 2017 17:30:18 #
joanloy wrote:
I had seen this video. I am planning on looking for a fluid head at Photoshop World this April.
Joan, I have 3 fluid heads, from a relatively light one to a Manfrotto 509, which is a hefty one designed to carry large video cameras. Mine all have domes (for fast, accurate leveling) but you can get them with a flat head. I bought mine for video work, where they are a must for smooth videos. However, they are also great for stills, especially for wildlife/sports/action where you have to track a moving subject. Here is a link for the Manfrotto 509. It might be an over kill for you, & the smaller (& less expensive) 500 & 502 models may be all that you need--both will carry a DSLR with a jumbo size lens. Earl.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CVTEAvgJFxk&t=98s
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