I know this tripod is made for traveling, but I do video and was looking into lightweight fluid heads, do those fit on these legs as well?
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It has a screw thread 1/4 and 3/8 inches (it has an adapter). Your head should be threaded 1/4 or 3/8 inch. It should work.
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While this ballhead is designed for a lightweight camera, you can, in a pinch, use it for a heavier unit. On a recent trip to Poland, and traveling light, I used this ballhead to support my medium format Bronica film camera. Keep in mind, the purpose of a monopod is to help steady the camera as opposed to the full support of a tripod
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Although I can't give a definitive 'no' as and answer, I'd say that it'd be extremelly difficult to find a quick release plate with the same dimensions as the one included here. I have other quick release plates (mostly Manfrotto) and unfortunately they don't fit on the Amazon Lightweight tripod.
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The size of your video camera plays a big factor. Handhelds are fine, but bigger camera will cause your tripod to be off balance. In such cases, you'd be better off with a rig.
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To SPECIFICALLY answer your question, yes, the legs will support the weight just fine. With all that weight, be sure to have the camera tightened securely onto the tripod, and when it's where you want it, really tighten everything down so you don't get drift with the camera.
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Nope. They are heavier than average too, so I'd reccomend you purchase a tripod...especially if you have kids using them
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I found that mine did not actually fit my cane. My travel cane already came with a tripod attached, but it appears as if it would slip on and off moderately easily (not too, as it would then come off when you did not want it to), note that my cane is very heavy duty and no tips that I looked at would fit it.
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Unless they have changed the way this tripod is assembled, I would be careful buying it. The head, on the one I had, was GLUED on and not screwed on. After some time, it came loose and put my camera at risk of falling. I contacted the manufacturer and expressed my concern. I would check with the manufacturer to see whether they have corrected this problem.
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The 504 is a great head for medium cameras. Very smooth and full fluid head but unlike older heads, you can't use on the legs you are talking about. The head is interchangable only with other "Ball Head" style legs.
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The plates aren't based on the tripod. You have to buy a head separately. That should come with a couple of plates. This tripod isn't intended to be connected to the camera directly. Any Manfrotto ball head would work perfect and they sell these legs with different heads as a combo package.
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Absolutely. The design is so universal. Basically any tripod legs will fit. It is very strong and durable as well. I love the product.
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The tripod is very light weight and easy to carry. The legs are in four parts instead of the more common three parts. I would recommend it for point and shoot cameras and camcorders. If you have a camera with a gynormis lens the slightest breeze may topple it. If your camera was made for US import it probably has the standard SAE 1/4" 20 mounting thread and will fit the tripod.
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No - I have looped the camera bag strap around the centr column to add weight. It's surprisingly stable - it is not meant to be a rock solid all purpose tripod. It's for travel - I took it all around Germany/Austria etc. and it did very well - it even kept my 6D w/28-300 L series relatively calm for long night exposures. That being said - it is not rock solid and does better when the legs are not fully extended. Highly recommend for travel - but if you're looking for stability - you're going to have pay much more for some carbon if you're looking to keep weight down and stability at the maximum. Hope this helps...
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No the plate would not fit the tripod but if you check the dimensions of the fluid head bowl on your tripod you may be able to get another fluid head to mount on your tripod that has the kind of quick release plates you may be looking for.
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I bought the Magnus VT-4000 Professional High Performance Tripod System with Fluid Head and love it. Super sturdy..
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Even though the Manfrotto BeFree Compact Tripod is considered a "travel tripod" meaning it is lighter, but may fit into your camera bag, I would definitely use it for long exposures with a 35mm. But it will be important to use a cable release on your camera to prevent any jarring. If you want to play is safe, a bean bag suspended between the legs of you tripod would make it extra sturdy.
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I feel certain you can. I use the Tripod with my Fuju HS20 (which I believe is a bit heavier than the S4200) and it works fine. I bought this tripod for travel use precisely because it is compact and lightweight. While some of it is plastic material, I feel that the unit is quite durable (when used with care!) and very stable. It has a proprietary "Quick Release" which works well. The only thing to keep in mind is that 50" height is not very high ... but the trade off is in the length of the compressed size. A taller tripod is by design much longer when compressed. Great unit at a great price. I feel certain you can. I use the Tripod with my Fuju HS20 (which I believe is a bit heavier than the S4200) and it works fine. I bought this tripod for travel use precisely because it is compact and lightweight. While some of it is plastic material, I feel that the unit is quite durable (when used with care!) and very stable. It has a proprietary "Quick Release" which works well. The only thing to keep in mind is that 50" height is not very high ... but the trade off is in the length of the compressed size. A taller tripod is by design much longer when compressed. Great unit... » Read More I feel certain you can. I use the Tripod with my Fuju HS20 (which I believe is a bit heavier than the S4200) and it works fine. I bought this tripod for travel use precisely because it is compact and lightweight. While some of it is plastic material, I feel that the unit is quite durable (when used with care!) and very stable. It has a proprietary "Quick Release" which works well. The only thing to keep in mind is that 50" height is not very high ... but the trade off is in the length of the compressed size. A taller tripod is by design much longer when compressed. Great unit at a great price. « Show Less