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Sep 08, 2010 20:34 |  #1

Okay, I know that this technically could go in the accessories forum, but it seems more video specific to me, as most of the recommendations seem to be more photography specific and not video.

I think I'm looking for a panhead to go with a set of Induro A-113 tripod I got (from this special: https://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthre​ad.php?t=925937). (A panhead is better than a ballhead, in this case, right?)

I do light, amateur video with a t2i, and would like something relatively cheap - in price, but not necessarily in quality. What's the cheapest I can go without compromising the security of my camera?


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Sep 09, 2010 00:15 |  #2

For video I would go with a fluid head.


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Sep 09, 2010 08:15 |  #3

Thanks for that advice - Any recommendations on what specific one?


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Sep 09, 2010 08:47 |  #4

Check this out.
http://cheesycam.com …e-video-fluid-head-717ah/ (external link)



  
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Sep 09, 2010 09:31 |  #5

lol. I have exactly the same. Only mine has "Dynex" name on it. I bought it last year in BestBuy in Holmdel. It came with a pretty sturdy tripod and cost around $140 all together. It works surprisingly good for this price.

OP, B &H has many fluid heads under $100. Check them out.
http://www.bhphotovide​o.com …t=fluid+head&N=​4293918158 (external link)


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Tamron 28-75 f2.8, Tamron 17-50 f2.8, Tokina 12-24 f4, Canon 2X TC

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Panasonic GH1 (for video)

  
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Sep 09, 2010 11:50 |  #6

701hdv find it on ebay for ~100bucks. decent head to my standard.




  
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Sep 09, 2010 13:53 |  #7

thanks for the links everyone - although the cheesyhead deal seems to be dead. :( I'll keep looking for a deal until I get so frustrated I'll just get something random from B and H or Adorama, probably.


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Sep 10, 2010 15:51 |  #8

Manfrotto has pretty cheap fluid heads.


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