Do you think, with the right type of head, this can be used well for shooting video? (Specifically for wedding videography)
1967456
Most definitely. You can use the variable height and positions available for creative effect as well. Some people use this with a ball head for easy panning, etc.
1967457
It's light weight makes it easy to move around, but, the weight of your camera may determine the need a heavier tripod. Pans with a heavy camera may be difficult.
1967458
As any tripod "could" be used for video, this could be as well, especially if the broader feet are purchased. Being carbon fiber, this tripod is lighter than your usual tripod and putting a heavy video camera on top might overwhelm its stability. As long as the camera is light, say 8 lbs or less, it should do fine. A sizable video camera will certainly need a more stout tripod.
1967459
I have shot video clips with this very successfully. Works best with no movement of the tripod during shooting. If you use it to move around while filming, get some practice putting right amount of drag on, so you can move fluid and smooth yet still have good control.... works excellent!
1868634
Yes! It absolutely can! I shot a wedding and my back was killing then I looked underneath and saw that I could put a monopod/tripod underneath. Key feature!
354985
The short answer, yes. The head is extremely strong and stable. The screw down knob allows for pretty heavy weight. I use it for my Canon 7D with multiple lens' and weights.
45851
I wouldn't. The head moves easily but for video, you really need the pan handle for fluidity. Otherwise, trying to pan would create jerky movements.
241425
It is a sturdy monopod with good grip and can stabilize and tighten head in 90 degree vertical orientation. I've shot weddings with only this monopod and results were terrific. And it's relatively inexpensive. Can't go wrong. Mark Schreibman
2026563
Sorry this is so late, but hopefully this will help. As far as stability is concerned, this tripod won't let you down. However, for video, panheads just aren't the best way to go. This particular panhead is very smooth and will work decently for video and outperform most other panheads I have dealt with, but you're really going to want a different head for video if you intend to use this tripod. The stability and versatility you get with this tripod are phenomenal for the price. You could buy the legs only (around $100 right now on Amazon) and get a fluid video head (EI-717AH for around $75 on Amazon) and have a great video tripod package for the same price as the 700DX with the panhead. That would be the route I would go if I was planning on shooting video with my tripod.
1657843
No, this comes with a ball head which, in my opinion, is not very good for video, but you can change the head if you like to a pan/tilt for video.
1433340
yes it can but a ball head doesn't make much sense for camcorders. you'd be better off buying a pan head for this, they are on sale at dolicas website. also try the video pan head tripod by amazon. quality wise this one is fine but is more suited to stills. stability might be an issue. also depends on the screw mount your camcorder has and the weight of the camcorder. this will be OK with a300-500gm camcorder but not more. also, you will need to buy another head. look for a variant suited for video out with a pan head.
2167426
I have this tripod and have only used it once. This one has 3 different handles that control the head instead of one or two. I find it works very well for what I use it for which is taking photos. I also am use to using a video camera on a tripod but have never tried a video camera on this tripod. I think it would work just fine.
911309
Yes!!! That's one of my favorite things about this monopod. I had no idea it did that when I bought it haha but it's an amazing head. It can make you a lot of money!
727228
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.
1988676
Yes! I used it on mine for a year. It made me a lot of money and is also fun to practice with. Number one must have out of all of my equipment. The wedding company I work for is about to purchase 4 of them due to how my footage always looks.
360250
you can get some exceptional candid close up shots with this lens the blur out the back well! I say try it. Not for the whole wedding though, you might want another lens.
1571745
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.
1812275
The few videos I have done are great but it's not primarily something I use it for. Over all I would recommend a tripod or stand if you plan on using it for that. The display is big enough that you should have no issues with it.
213108
Yes you can. I prefer using this ball head over a tripod head. I think you will really like it once you get comfortable with it.
669020
I would not recommend this tripod for.this type of work. The stability of the head is a problem and you can't get a clean 90 degree angle for shooting straight down.