A few reviews say the head never locks down, so the camera falls backwards and faces the sky. Can anyone confirm or deny?
194696
It depends on how strong you are really. It takes a good grip to keep my gopro from falling back during extreme activity. Also, if you're trying to attach a 2lb dslr this one might not be for you.
194697
I'm sure after long use one of the pieces that extends may start to spin - but so far our GoPro works perfect with this and if you set the camera on the wide setting you can actually get your whole self in the video from the top of your head to the bottom of your snowboard! They are inexpensive that we bought 3 for backup in case the weight of the GoPro starts to spin when extended. So far, the first one we have does not spin and is stiff and works perfectly!
1147524
Yes it is but it's not so rigid and stable. After screwed and fixed it on tripod, its imagine does fluctuate under high magnification for every minor adjustment. Still figure out the way to solve it.
427760
I have not, I have used it for whitewater kayaking and swimming with the kids, but I have seen videos of people sky diving so it is something you could do with it. The only thing you would have to do is mount the camera to a helmet or use the provided wrist strap. It does come with the mounts that will stick on the helmet that you are using, but I would strongly recommend some kind of leash that is attached to you in case it were to blow off your helmet. I have not had issues with that, but I did have an issue kayaking and accidently hit the camera with a paddle and did not have the leash attached and lost the camera, but that was my fault not the camera nor the stick mounts it comes with.
1885830
Mine does not do this... did you by the whole camera or just the shell? Mine is pretty heavy and I love it!!
1999831
I have only taken mine diving to 30 meters (100')...all was fine. I have also had it on an unmanned stratospheric balloon at 38km (120,000' +) ... same camera - same case. This December I'll take it to 40 km on another stratospheric flight (-60C). Next summer the same camera will be on a 15 day flight at 39km around the norther polar region ( 79 to 82 degrees N ). I've had this same camera on my helmet while skiing and on my mt. bike. This past Spring I took it on a sea kayaking trip and so far it appears to be holding up. Hasn't failed to date, but I have only had it about 9 months. Cheers - steven
2089083
Camera stays in place, no issues with the movement, just don't climb, you'll need an extra accessory for stability
1988056
Not officially. I would be careful with it in the weather. Overall I think its a great camera, I've been using one for 5 years (my review is somewhere on here) and continue to be very pleased with the results.
764305
Yes, if set up correctly with the base of the pano head level the camera will stay level throurgh full 360 rotation
66827
The screen does not tilt, flip, or reverse, it is totally stationary. The pictures from this camera are absolutely spectacular though!
1949779
It has a ball head so you can turn the head 90 degrees to orient the camera vertically. As long as you don't have the legs spread so far out that you can't tilt it all the way you will be fine.
529455
Yes the camera dose tilt up and down. It also twists, and how much what if I may ask
2234369
I have scuba dived with it. It is not particularly useful. The wrist mount does not point naturally in a direction that you want to shoot.I would recommend something that points in the direction that you want to shoot. A head or chest mount, or a head mount with a pole that points back towards you would be better. It is not particularly stable either as the strap will only tighten so far. The strap holding the mount to the wrist strap is not tight and can come loose; you won't lose the camera, but it will dangle from the other strap mount and footage will be 'shaky' to say the least.
1339064
Personally, I find the quick release mechanism to be loose. When my 5d is on it, with any lens, the head tips down when shooting portrait style (vertical). However I haven't had any problems shooting landscape style (horizontal). it is a decent tripod though. Hope it helps.
1999830
I have only taken mine diving to 30 meters (100')...all was fine. I have also had it on an unmanned stratospheric balloon at 38km (120,000' +) ... same camera - same case. This December I'll take it to 40 km on another stratospheric flight (-60C). Next summer the same camera will be on a 15 day flight at 39km around the norther polar region ( 79 to 82 degrees N ). I've had this same camera on my helmet while skiing and on my mt. bike. This past Spring I took it on a sea kayaking trip and so far it appears to be holding up. Hasn't failed to date, but I have only had it about 9 months. Cheers - steven I have only taken mine diving to 30 meters (100')...all was fine. I have also had it on an unmanned stratospheric balloon at 38km (120,000' +) ... same camera - same case. This December I'll take it to 40 km on another stratospheric flight (-60C). Next summer the same camera will be on a 15 day flight at 39km around the norther polar region ( 79 to 82 degrees N ). I've had this same camera on my helmet while skiing and on my mt. bike. This past Spring I took it on a sea kayaking trip and so far it appears to be holding up. Hasn't failed to date, but I have only had it about 9 months. Cheers... » Read More I have only taken mine diving to 30 meters (100')...all was fine. I have also had it on an unmanned stratospheric balloon at 38km (120,000' +) ... same camera - same case. This December I'll take it to 40 km on another stratospheric flight (-60C). Next summer the same camera will be on a 15 day flight at 39km around the norther polar region ( 79 to 82 degrees N ). I've had this same camera on my helmet while skiing and on my mt. bike. This past Spring I took it on a sea kayaking trip and so far it appears to be holding up. Hasn't failed to date, but I have only had it about 9 months. Cheers - steven « Show Less
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BTW if you use mount accessories, make sure its warm when first mount and wait 24 for a good bound, i use mine skydiving, and also dirt biking, i feel dirt biking and the fall ripped the camera off the side of my helmet, btw it not as bulky as go pro
1349816
No. It's one solid piece. Most tripods I've bought in this price range have a head that swivels, and can spin. If you spin it too far, the head comes off, therefore, you have a detachable head. However, those tripods are junk when it comes to using a video camera on them and using them in the horizontal plane, the head tends to wobble and the turning isn't smooth. I've used this tripod for several months and moving the head from side to side is as smooth as it was the first day I got it. This tripod also does NOT have a detachable monopole in the center. BUT, with all this being said, it's the best tripod I own in this price range for videography. I'm gonna buy another one this year. No. It's one solid piece. Most tripods I've bought in this price range have a head that swivels, and can spin. If you spin it too far, the head comes off, therefore, you have a detachable head. However, those tripods are junk when it comes to using a video camera on them and using them in the horizontal plane, the head tends to wobble and the turning isn't smooth. I've used this tripod for several months and moving the head from side to side is as smooth as it was the first day I got it. This tripod also does NOT have a detachable monopole in the center. BUT, with all this being said, it's... » Read More No. It's one solid piece. Most tripods I've bought in this price range have a head that swivels, and can spin. If you spin it too far, the head comes off, therefore, you have a detachable head. However, those tripods are junk when it comes to using a video camera on them and using them in the horizontal plane, the head tends to wobble and the turning isn't smooth. I've used this tripod for several months and moving the head from side to side is as smooth as it was the first day I got it. This tripod also does NOT have a detachable monopole in the center. BUT, with all this being said, it's the best tripod I own in this price range for videography. I'm gonna buy another one this year. « Show Less
1245455
Yes. You set the camera tilt angle by hand before flying. I cut off and filed off the tilt limiters for more look up and look down angles. Better look down angle now, but I am abusing the video cable. It may break eventually. I put the plastic shell on backwards and tilt the camera up for better look forward.