Video Tripod Head? 44 Responses

Last post: 9 months, 2 weeks ago | Thread started: Aug 10, 12, 8:44 a.m.

RespondNew TopicDisable Images

Out of context: Response #2 [Aug 10, 12, 8:44 a.m.]

• vaxorcist

  http://www.amazon.com/Manfrotto-…

  

  buy once, buy good... try it out carefully....

  test it with your camera and lens. If you're using a long lens, try to use an L lens with a tripod mount like the 70-200 2.8 or 70-200 F4

  • I have had a similar older Manfrotto fluid head for 13 years... it becomes intuitive and smoother, extension of your arm....– vaxorcist1/6

    your arm, your ability to move the camera so smoothly it's not apparent but very effective and smooth...– vaxorcist2/6

    incredibly slow and precise camera movement is a cinematography trick worth learning...– vaxorcist3/6

    and you can fake a tracking shot if you have a long lens and pan very slowly if you're good....– vaxorcist4/6

    this requires a ton of practice and patient actors, an external monitor or flip-viewfinder helps a ton– vaxorcist5/6

    used this a few times, I liked it– moldero6/6

  

  You must be logged in to add a note. Login now or register for an account.

  Cancel

  View thread