Does this tripod have a bubble level, where the head is on a ball &amp; socket joint. I really like being able to see that the camera is fully level.
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It does have a buble level but its useless because the leveler it's self is not leveled right. At least on the tripod that I bought, maybe other are good, I don't know
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Hi megalon, yes there is a tripod socket hole at the bottom of the camera. It also has the self timer feature. Thanks_Mitch
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This pistol grip ball head is used so that you don't have to level your tripod. It doesn't have anything to do with the viewfinder. If your view finder is out of reach, you'll have to guess.
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This product looks just like the second photograph next to the carry case. There is no tripod head that comes with it. You can get these heads fairly cheap and some tripods actually have heads that can twist off so you can attach them to this slider. I used the slider on my last short film and got some very nice and fluid moving shots.
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I'm pretty sure that, when placed on a flat level surface, the hotshoe level gives the same results as my standard levels. More important, I've compared the level shown by the hotshoe level when placed on the back screen of my digital camera with the level shown by a standard bubble level, and they seem to give the same results. But since there may be some variation among different units, this doesn't guarantee that you would see the same thing. Also, a bubble level of any sort is a simple device, so the only issue is whether the flat surfaces of the level are in the proper position relative to the bubble, when in use. A standard level has a relatively long base, so it is easy to place it on a surface without worrying about wehther or not it is tilted. The hotshoe bubble level is much harder to place on a flat surface without a slight tilt. The hotshoe provides some help in avoiding extraneous tilts, but how well it does would depend on the camera. Instead of comparing this level with a standard bubble level, I think it makes more sense to point your camera at a structure with sides you are confident are truly vertical, and use the level how you normally would to level the camera, and then look at the vertical sides in the image to see if there is any indication of convergence. If not, the level is working properly for you.
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Nah. It doesn't. I matched up the mount on my tripod so i don't have to fiddle with stuff during a shoot. I use one of those fluid manfrotto trigger heads. The trigger makes it quick to position and then start shooting. The tilt and panning heads take an extra step to tighten the joints. Trigger's better.
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Yes, it has a threaded hole (toward the front of the bottom of the camera) for a tripod.
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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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No. One of the few complants that I have, other than the sheer weight of the screen, is that the tripod often unfolds when it's being transported. Other that those two complaints, it's a great product. You might want to invest in carrying case...I've not yet done that.
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No it does not. Tripod is separate. You can see it as a recommended item to buy. You will need it.
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I asked my daughter, since she & my son-in-law were given this as a Christmas gift by my husband & myself. Her response was, "No. However the 4" tripod does."BTW: SUPER EASY for them to use. They instantly took it out of the package and began using it the first night!!!
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Yes it has a tripod hole. The unit is a limited run so the retail price is lower, the image quality is better than the P4x (SVGA VS WVGA).
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It has the threads at the bottom of it, just like a camcorder does. So, as long as you have that screw on your tripod...yes.
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It's for the tripod. Save your money and don't buy this!!! I have had a number of tripods over the years and by far this was the most worthless one ever. I sent it back the same day it arrived. Go to a regular camera store and buy one there, that way you can see what your buying, and actually see if it works or is junk!
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The tripod has a leveling bubble on the mount head so you can adjust the legs until the camera sits level.
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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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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.