I have a Vanguard SBH-100 (ball head) tripod. Will this pan head mount work on my tripod? Have easy is it to swap out heads? Thanks.
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I don't know if this will work on your tripod. I used it on a very heavy tripod that I had purchased to use with telescope binoculars. (now i use the tripod with a very lens heavy slr camera) I can't remember any trouble in swapping the heads; I would rather just purchase a different tripod; but this head simply threaded onto the tripod body without a problem.
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There are only 2 types of attachment 1/4-20 or 3/8-13. this is a 1/4". adapters are easily found. this unit works great for the price.
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It should as long as the threads match. The female threads on the pan head is 1/4-20 and I had to make a full mount adapter since I had an old non-standard tripod, I just used a 1/4-20 bolt on my adapter to mate with the pan head.
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Hi, No you wouldn't need any other adapter, it comes with a standard mount plate that would work fine. However, I will say this tripod is intended for video applications with the fluid head; when I used it for still photography it annoyed me as it does not have some features most photography tripods have. I found I used this only for video applications and bought a nice photography tripod for non video applications. It is a good quality tripod for the price though! Hope that helps.
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I use my my Pistol grip head with a monopod that did not come with a ball head.Your tripod has one, so you will end up with 2 devices that do the same thing. I believe the Pistol grip is easier to use.
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Hello Brian, The threads for the tripod mount are standardized across all devices unless specifically stated by the manufacturer. The tripod should fit perfectly. If not, you may always arrange to return it to the seller. If you have any questions about the return policy, please read the return policies for more details.
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Yes. You can use most heads for this tripod. I swap my Jobu gimbal and Acratech ball head interchangeably.
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The head is oriented to shoot with the camera taking a straight horizontal shot. You will have to experiment with camera placement on the head plate and using the tilt / pan adjustment knobs to get the vertical or overhead views you desire. I use this tripod for all my shooting: star shots, multi-shot panoramics, portraits and even as a video mount. Very versatile. Will also allow you to use a Manfrotto ball-head should you choose.
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It should work, you will have to get a stud to go on your tripod. Do a search for "light stand stud".The stud will replace your ball head on the tripod and gives the boom something to attach too. Good luck.
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It should fit onto the tripod stud- an adapter is included. The diameter of the base of the ballhead and the diameter of the tripod mounting area may not be a match, but that usually does not affect the use of either.
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I do have a Vanguard tripod, but it has the standard screw so i can imagine that any tripod with a standard screw will work with it.
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This should work on most standard Manfrotto heads. I have two heads and it works great. It is very sturdy.
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We bought the 701HDV model head for this Tripod. It seems to work fine. It is a little choppy, so if you want a fluid head, you may want to look at something else.
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I have this tripod and love it! Yes the head comes off, in fact the head comes I it's own box and you have to put it on the tripod. And yes, it's a "bowl" mount. That allows you to level the head very easily.
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Yes, The ball head cann be replaced and the mount screw is 1/4" and 3/8th". I replaced mine to a manfrotto 482 (very small) head to make it even lighter. I have gone back to the original head for more strength. Love this tripod for travel!Herb Booth
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Possible yes. Would I recommend it, not a chance. If you want interchangeable heads then get a set of legs designed for them. This tripod works reasonably well as is, but it's not really designed to have interchangeable heads. Once you start messing with it to change the head, I'm pretty sure you'll find that what you end up with is a lot of slop/wobble/play regardless of what head you have on it.
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Hello Rob,You can mount another head on this tripod as the head is removable. However it is relative to the size and weight on the pan head. The load capacity is 17.6LB. As long as your total load weight is less than 12LBS or so, you should be fine. Anything above that you may get vibration. Regards,RoozbehOC camera949-347-1276
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I mounted it on a Manfrotto 055XPROB Aluminum Tripod with a Sigma 150-500mm. This works ok, but the head is a little stiff. I have only used it once so far, so it may loosen up after awhile.
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I think it should work if you have a solid mounting plate. Depending on where the tripod screw is, as long as it is balanced, it should work. I use my GH2 on this which is lighter than your gear. It is made well and has worked well in the field.