Pan Tilt head for Ravelli APLT4 (no ball)
Mar 10, 2017 20:14:22 #
robertcbyrd
Loc: 28754
Will most pan tilt heads work with the Ravelli APLT4?
I an doing jewelry photography, some of it macro, and I need a way to stabilize the camera so that, once I set it in place, it won't move when I let go of it.
Am I looking at the wrong solution? Maybe I just have bad technique.
I have the stock ball and pan head that came with the tripod and am having a heck of a time.
You can tell I am a newby and probably will be for quite some time.
I an doing jewelry photography, some of it macro, and I need a way to stabilize the camera so that, once I set it in place, it won't move when I let go of it.
Am I looking at the wrong solution? Maybe I just have bad technique.
I have the stock ball and pan head that came with the tripod and am having a heck of a time.
You can tell I am a newby and probably will be for quite some time.
Mar 10, 2017 20:23:18 #
Mar 10, 2017 20:49:16 #
robertcbyrd wrote:
Will most pan tilt heads work with the Ravelli APLT4?
I an doing jewelry photography, some of it macro, and I need a way to stabilize the camera so that, once I set it in place, it won't move when I let go of it.
Am I looking at the wrong solution? Maybe I just have bad technique.
I have the stock ball and pan head that came with the tripod and am having a heck of a time.
You can tell I am a newby and probably will be for quite some time.
I an doing jewelry photography, some of it macro, and I need a way to stabilize the camera so that, once I set it in place, it won't move when I let go of it.
Am I looking at the wrong solution? Maybe I just have bad technique.
I have the stock ball and pan head that came with the tripod and am having a heck of a time.
You can tell I am a newby and probably will be for quite some time.
The problem is the $25 tripod you have selected. /From what I can see, there is no way to remove the integrated pan-tilt head, and the tripod is inherently unstable. It should be for the price. You shouldn't expect it to be stable for any sort of high magnification closeup work. Add $300 to what you paid for the tripod and head, and that will get you a decent stable tripod. Then add another $150 for a decent ball head and you are going to be in business.
A good pan-tilt head will cost at least than much if not more.
Mar 10, 2017 23:18:57 #
robertcbyrd
Loc: 28754
robertcbyrd wrote:
Will most pan tilt heads work with the Ravelli APL... (show quote)
Mar 11, 2017 01:51:52 #
RWR
Loc: La Mesa, CA
RWR wrote:
Yes!
No! Poor excuse, but I was in a hurry to sign off and didn’t look up the tripod. Sorry, it might be OK for a flash, but keep your camera away from it!Mar 11, 2017 06:16:01 #
DavidPine
Loc: Fredericksburg, TX
A geared head like the Manfroto 410 Jr. or 405 would work great for you. I use both almost daily.
Mar 11, 2017 10:10:42 #
DavidPine wrote:
A geared head like the Manfroto 410 Jr. or 405 would work great for you. I use both almost daily.
They haven't gotten wobbly yet, David?
Anyway, it's a moot point - the Ravelli does not seem to have the ability to remove the integrated pan/tilt head. It also doesn't make any sense to consider a $225 or a $460 head for a $25 tripod. Kinda like putting racing slicks on a Smart Car.
Mar 11, 2017 16:08:54 #
robertcbyrd
Loc: 28754
I used the wrong tripod model in my original message.
The correct tripod is the Vanguard Alta Pro 264AB 100.
Sorry for the confusion. Apparently there is no way to delete or edit the original post. A bit frustrating.
The correct tripod is the Vanguard Alta Pro 264AB 100.
Sorry for the confusion. Apparently there is no way to delete or edit the original post. A bit frustrating.
Mar 11, 2017 19:26:37 #
robertcbyrd wrote:
I used the wrong tripod model in my original message.
The correct tripod is the Vanguard Alta Pro 264AB 100.
Sorry for the confusion. Apparently there is no way to delete or edit the original post. A bit frustrating.
The correct tripod is the Vanguard Alta Pro 264AB 100.
Sorry for the confusion. Apparently there is no way to delete or edit the original post. A bit frustrating.
Ok, that's better. But not much. The ball head on that tripod is, as you already know, not great. But it is a great match for the tripod, and fine for really lightweight cameras. You can go out and spend $150 or more on a ball head, and though it will be more stable, you still have to contend with the tripod's lack of stability, especially at high magnifications. You can choose to do this incrementally, or just bit the bullet and get an adequate tripod and head and do it just once. It's too expensive to try and sneak up on the right tripod - just do it. If you get something good, you can always sell it at a small loss if you decide you don't want it anymore, so it is totally worth while. If you buy junk you may end up having to donate it or just toss it.
Mar 12, 2017 10:01:43 #
robertcbyrd
Loc: 28754
Welp, I finally figured out that the SBH-100 Ball Head on my tripod is actually pretty darned good once I figured out how to tight the plate. Duh! The amount of sag I get on a close up is VERY minimal.
A few naysayers about this tripod, but I find it to be heavy (in a good way), and very stable for my purposes, which are mainly indoor jewelry in a light box, short music videos at my house concerts and at the open mic I co-host.
I suppose it's possible that, at some point, I may find that this setup doesn't meet my needs, but for now it does.
A few naysayers about this tripod, but I find it to be heavy (in a good way), and very stable for my purposes, which are mainly indoor jewelry in a light box, short music videos at my house concerts and at the open mic I co-host.
I suppose it's possible that, at some point, I may find that this setup doesn't meet my needs, but for now it does.
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