Pistol Grip Ball Head tripod or not?
Feb 9, 2012 15:29:12 #
Just wanted to know if a pistol grip ball head on a tripod has an advantage over just a regular ball head for those who use pistol grip.Thanks for your help!!
Feb 9, 2012 16:33:49 #
Roger Hicks
Loc: Aquitaine
I have one but use it FAR less than I expected. Others will disagree: a lot depends on what subjects you shoot, and how you shoot them.
Cheers,
R.
Cheers,
R.
Feb 9, 2012 16:51:33 #
Falcon
Loc: Abilene, Texas
redfordl wrote:
Just wanted to know if a pistol grip ball head on a tripod has an advantage over just a regular ball head for those who use pistol grip.Thanks for your help!!
I don't know that I could list the advantages or disadvantages, but I use one and like it a lot. It just seems much easier to pan and tilt smoothly with it. when I say "pan" I don't mean as though you are creating a panoramic series of shots to stitch together. You really need a panoramic head for that. I mean that it seems very easy to shift the cameras aim point around quickly without having to loosen and tighten levers or knobs.
Feb 9, 2012 17:00:08 #
redfordl wrote:
Just wanted to know if a pistol grip ball head on a tripod has an advantage over just a regular ball head for those who use pistol grip.Thanks for your help!!
For portrait work, I love it. This is the one I use:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?sku=554077&Q=&O=&is=REG&A=details
I have a Markins Ball Head as well, but for the portrait work, the ability to just squeeze rather than twist a knob, is very handy.
The Markins head for more critical & landscape stuff is better, IMO.
Feb 10, 2012 05:43:29 #
Feb 10, 2012 06:56:51 #
I use this model Manfrotto because it supports more weight that the other one shown. I love it and use it exclusively for all my tripod work.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/680140-REG/Manfrotto_327RC2_327RC2_Joystick_Head.html
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/680140-REG/Manfrotto_327RC2_327RC2_Joystick_Head.html
Feb 10, 2012 08:02:54 #
redfordl wrote:
Just wanted to know if a pistol grip ball head on a tripod has an advantage over just a regular ball head for those who use pistol grip.Thanks for your help!!
I like mine because I can unlock the head and reposition it quickly with one hand. I have a Vanguard Tracker tripod, so I got their SB-100 lever ballhead.
Unfortunately, I bought their regular ballhead first, and I never use it now.
Feb 10, 2012 21:05:41 #
I have and use the Manfrotto 222 ballhead with 234RC swivel head. I have used them ALL - this is what I recommend !
Feb 10, 2012 21:09:37 #
imagemeister wrote:
I have and use the Manfrotto 222 ballhead with 234RC swivel head. I have used them ALL - this is what I recommend !
What's the point of that configuration?
Feb 10, 2012 22:11:02 #
jerryc41 wrote:
I like mine because I can unlock the head and reposition it quickly with one hand. I have a Vanguard Tracker tripod, so I got their SB-100 lever ballhead.
Unfortunately, I bought their regular ballhead first, and I never use it now.
Unfortunately, I bought their regular ballhead first, and I never use it now.
Sorry - that's the GH-100 head.
Feb 10, 2012 22:19:50 #
CaptainC wrote:
For portrait work, I love it. This is the one I use:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?sku=554077&Q=&O=&is=REG&A=details
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?sku=554077&Q=&O=&is=REG&A=details
I have that one also. I use it the most. For just about everything.
Feb 10, 2012 22:43:11 #
Pepper
Loc: Planet Earth Country USA
I really enjoy the speed and use mine a lot. As stated above it does depend on what your shooting and where. I don't have any extremely long lenses which may be an issue, I don't know. If mine ever were to wear out or break I'd certainly buy another one.
Feb 10, 2012 22:53:07 #
imagemeister wrote:
I have and use the Manfrotto 222 ballhead with 234RC swivel head. I have used them ALL - this is what I recommend !
I use this with a 300 F2.8 L Canon with 2X ......Love it , no problems
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