I'm new what does this do that the Tripod or monopod head does not? and do I need one?
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Depends of the Tripod that you have, buy this mini ball head help to turn 360 in his own base, faster you can have you camera from landscape position to portrait position, you can adapted on a Cart dolly as well, etc.
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It holds cameras & other 1/4 - 20 mountable devices in place at specific angles. I use them to hold static, light-weight video cameras in place on various mounting locations other than tripods.
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There is a quick release accessory which is sold separately. Without the quick release, the tripod head screws into the bottom of the camera.
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No I didn't. But there's no rocket science involved in using a tripod; so it wasn't necessary. And from many reviews I read prior to purchase, the mini tripod is flimsy. So didn't need that either. Ravelli tripod is a beast!
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Sir. I have no idea about various heads that you can use with this tripod. It depends on what you are going to put on the head. Is it a camera lens? spotting scope? I use a very old Swiss-Arca Mono-Ball. I put a 300mm f/2.8 lens and camera on it as well as various other camera/lens combinations.
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Yes I do recommend a head for this tripod. I researched the heads at the Manfrotto website and was a big help in me deciding what head to purchase.
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I'm not familiar with your tripod, but if it currently holds a fluid head then it may be possible. I think this head is a bit large to use with a monopod but thats just my preference to go as light as possible on monopods. I think for the $, this is a decent head and a good investment. If you get it and realize that it won't work with your legs, I think upgrading to a beefier set of legs is the better alternative to going with a different head. But obviously it depends on what you need it for.If you plan on using it in the monopod configuration then this head may make your setup a bit top heavy. I'm not familiar with your tripod, but if it currently holds a fluid head then it may be possible. I think this head is a bit large to use with a monopod but thats just my preference to go as light as possible on monopods. I think for the $, this is a decent head and a good investment. If you get it and realize that it won't work with your legs, I think upgrading to a beefier set of legs is the better alternative to going with a different head. But obviously it depends on what you need it for.If you plan on using it in the monopod configuration then this head may make your setup a bit top... » Read More I'm not familiar with your tripod, but if it currently holds a fluid head then it may be possible. I think this head is a bit large to use with a monopod but thats just my preference to go as light as possible on monopods. I think for the $, this is a decent head and a good investment. If you get it and realize that it won't work with your legs, I think upgrading to a beefier set of legs is the better alternative to going with a different head. But obviously it depends on what you need it for.If you plan on using it in the monopod configuration then this head may make your setup a bit top heavy. « Show Less
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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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Hey, JR. It's a Arca-Swiss dovetail design, so, yes, your mono/tripod head needs a compatible clamp to receive it. Some heads have this type of clamp built it, though they tend to be expensive. You can add a clamp plate to your head's existing quick-release plate very easily. Amazon stocks some, or you can check out Kirk Industries or Really Right Stuff plates, either of which will work well.
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Not necessarily but if you want the ability to quickly remove the monopod then you will need a ball head with a quick release feature!
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I'm not sure why you'd need a counter balance on the tripod? Generally you only need a counter balance on a jib or crane when you have unequal weight hanging off either side of the tripod. It does have the large quick release plate that will allow you to balance out the camera's weight on the head. I have to do that when I use a field monitor on the camera, it puts alot of weight forward that you can kinda balance out by sliding the plate back.
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I am not a fan of ball heads on tripods. Tripods are for establishing a solid base for the camera, which implies fine adjustment capabilities the ball head simply doesn't have. Ball heads should pretty much be limited to use with lighting units and small cameras mounted on mini tripods and monopods.
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You don't need a ball head as the monopod will attach directly to the camera. Using a ball head in between gives you more flexibility in aiming the camera.
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The one I purchased for a few dollars more, included a separate tripod head mount piece adaptor. The connector/adaptor I received acts as an internal threaded female J-adaptor to hold the attached device, which then is twisted onto the external threaded tripod male bolt end screw of the extended handle, or could be twisted onto and fastened to the external threaded male head bolt mount of a tripod.
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It replaces the tripod head. This head is only good for making panorama's with the camera in the vertical (portrait) position. For that it works very well. But for all other uses you would be better off with a standard head.
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I can't answer your question because I have not used the tripod attachment.
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You want to fix this steady mount to another tripod of monopod mount, and THEN attach a camera to the steady mount? I'm not sure that's feasible, or necessary, but I could just be misunderstanding your question.
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This is a tripod only. You have to buy a head for it. I bought a Manfrotto 322RC2 Joystick Head Shorthead for mine. I like both. I haven't had any problems with either.