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Tripod Head vs. Camera/Lens Weight
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<blockquote data-quote="hark" data-source="post: 440177" data-attributes="member: 13196"><p>It's for still photography, Glenn. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> I've only ever used this pan/tilt style head so I don't even have to think when I move the camera's position. The store had an older Gitzo head, but because it had knobs, my arms tired after adjusting the head a few times.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Thanks! This is info I want and need to help make an informed decision. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> Flipping the head vertically does put a lot of weight on the head's plate because that part of the head becomes vertical. Should that be a concern? </p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>This looks like a very nice head, Fred, but I need one that has arms or levers rather than knobs. My forearm tendons tire from activities that use the fingers, and this type of head looks like it requires the fingers to loosen the tighten the knobs. Heads with arms/levers can be easily changed using more of the palms to grip. Repetitive motion (such as playing a musical instrument) aggravates the condition. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite3" alt=":(" title="Frown :(" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":(" /> Thanks for sharing though because I'm sure the info will help others who are searching for a head. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite6" alt=":cool:" title="Cool :cool:" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":cool:" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="hark, post: 440177, member: 13196"] It's for still photography, Glenn. :) I've only ever used this pan/tilt style head so I don't even have to think when I move the camera's position. The store had an older Gitzo head, but because it had knobs, my arms tired after adjusting the head a few times. Thanks! This is info I want and need to help make an informed decision. :) Flipping the head vertically does put a lot of weight on the head's plate because that part of the head becomes vertical. Should that be a concern? This looks like a very nice head, Fred, but I need one that has arms or levers rather than knobs. My forearm tendons tire from activities that use the fingers, and this type of head looks like it requires the fingers to loosen the tighten the knobs. Heads with arms/levers can be easily changed using more of the palms to grip. Repetitive motion (such as playing a musical instrument) aggravates the condition. :( Thanks for sharing though because I'm sure the info will help others who are searching for a head. :cool: [/QUOTE]
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