Benro Panning heads
Posted 30/05/2011 - 15:18
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OK so nobody has any experience of these
So being a bit of a newbie to these things I'll make the assumption that other panning heads could attach to my Benro tripod? Would that be correct?
If that is the case, could those who know recommend a reputable panning head?
So being a bit of a newbie to these things I'll make the assumption that other panning heads could attach to my Benro tripod? Would that be correct?
If that is the case, could those who know recommend a reputable panning head?
Posted 30/05/2011 - 17:34
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Assuming your tripod has a standard 3/8 screw (or a 1/4-20 screw) then yes other heads will fit OK. As far as I know all tripods with removable heads use one of these threads.
My Manfrotto came with a reasonable pan head but I found it too fiddly for long lenses & switched to a video head. (Pan & tilt in 2 dimensions with an adjustable drag control) A gimbal head may have suited me better but I find the prices excessive.
On the Uniloc tripod I find a decent ball head works well. (Cheap ball heads are IMHO even less use than cheap tripods!)
The only panning head I use is built into my lightweight budget tripod - not suitable for even remotely demanding shots - so I don't feel qualified to advise on them.
My Manfrotto came with a reasonable pan head but I found it too fiddly for long lenses & switched to a video head. (Pan & tilt in 2 dimensions with an adjustable drag control) A gimbal head may have suited me better but I find the prices excessive.
On the Uniloc tripod I find a decent ball head works well. (Cheap ball heads are IMHO even less use than cheap tripods!)
The only panning head I use is built into my lightweight budget tripod - not suitable for even remotely demanding shots - so I don't feel qualified to advise on them.
Mike
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Pentax:K5ii, K7, K100D, DA18-55, DA10-17, DA55-300, DA50-200, F100-300, F50, DA35 AL, 4* M50, 2* M135, Helicoid extension, Tak 300 f4 (& 6 film bodies)
3rd Party: Bigmos (Sigma 150-500mm OS HSM),2* 28mm, 100mm macro, 28-200 zoom, 35-80 zoom, 80-200 zoom, 80-210 zoom, 300mm M42, 600 mirror, 1000-4000 scope, 50mm M42, enlarger lenses, Sony & micro 4/3 cameras with various PK mounts, Zenit E...
Far to many tele-converters, adapters, project parts & extension tubes etc.
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Was wondering if anyone has experience of Benro panning heads? Currently have a ball head which is grand but thought the panning head might suit me better for landscape work. Interested in the HD3
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