Does it have a handle for rotating such as when you record video for a ball game and need to constantly rotate the camcorder?
1657842
No, there is no handle and the knobs are quite small. However, I did manage to rig my own handle for panning in place of the knob.
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.
1657844
Making videos of my grandson's basketball games is exactly what I bought it for, however it does not have a handle for the pinhead. I hold on to the camera and rotate it to pan. That works pretty well once you get used to it. Overall, I am happy with this tripod.
1657845
There's no handle, but I've found it quite easy to do smooth panning with by simply turning the head (the lowest tightener allows you to lock the head in place or turn it up to 360 degrees. Ball heads are generally a better fit with photography than video, but so long as you don't have to adjust the vertical, it will turn quite nicely without a handle.
1657846
It has a dedicated thumb turn only. It is good for camera use but may not meet your needs for video. You might want to check out Manfrotto - they just came out with a compact series w/different heads one of which has handles.
1598746
No. It has a threaded hole on the back so you can attach a handle, or mount it on a tripod or other screwed-on mount.
1699766
NO, it does not! I wish it would. You have to push on the wall or floor and then twist the handle to get in the position you want. Fortunately it is fairly easy to hold the orientation as long as you keep it in contact with the surface you are trying to scrub.
793772
Yes it does. When you rotate it in that manner, you need to change the settings in the menu so the video won't be upside down.
354053
No, it does not. It is better to use the hand pull type anyway (about 30$). The crank is slow and noisey. You will have to pull with hand type 75# at the first and about 50# as the cams rotate just before it locks in.
1335402
It does not, but the purpose of a tripod is to have minimal contact with the camera; the handle would still transmit some shake. Most camera's today have an anti-shake function that would help when you do need to rotate (I usually use the telescoping stem itself to rotate and not touch the camera). If you are looking at doing sporting events that cover a large area, then you would want one with the extended handle. Otherwise do as I do, and just zoom out and record the entire scene.
1005525
yes it does spin around and can adjust the angle by a handle that's attached
1951669
you extend it just like how you extend a tripod. camera doesn't rotate under its own weight if you have a good grip on the pole. but if you're talking about for long period of time, just change the setting on the gopro to take videos upside down, coz u get a stable video shot compared to being upright.
1349816
No. It's one solid piece. Most tripods I've bought in this price range have a head that swivels, and can spin. If you spin it too far, the head comes off, therefore, you have a detachable head. However, those tripods are junk when it comes to using a video camera on them and using them in the horizontal plane, the head tends to wobble and the turning isn't smooth. I've used this tripod for several months and moving the head from side to side is as smooth as it was the first day I got it. This tripod also does NOT have a detachable monopole in the center. BUT, with all this being said, it's the best tripod I own in this price range for videography. I'm gonna buy another one this year. No. It's one solid piece. Most tripods I've bought in this price range have a head that swivels, and can spin. If you spin it too far, the head comes off, therefore, you have a detachable head. However, those tripods are junk when it comes to using a video camera on them and using them in the horizontal plane, the head tends to wobble and the turning isn't smooth. I've used this tripod for several months and moving the head from side to side is as smooth as it was the first day I got it. This tripod also does NOT have a detachable monopole in the center. BUT, with all this being said, it's... » Read More No. It's one solid piece. Most tripods I've bought in this price range have a head that swivels, and can spin. If you spin it too far, the head comes off, therefore, you have a detachable head. However, those tripods are junk when it comes to using a video camera on them and using them in the horizontal plane, the head tends to wobble and the turning isn't smooth. I've used this tripod for several months and moving the head from side to side is as smooth as it was the first day I got it. This tripod also does NOT have a detachable monopole in the center. BUT, with all this being said, it's the best tripod I own in this price range for videography. I'm gonna buy another one this year. « Show Less
53330
It has a spring-loaded clamp that will affix to the tripod handle. It's similar to some microphone adapters that attach to mic stands.
1384574
It should record upright or lying down. I have only recorded while holding it but I had it both up and angled while in my hands.
2211625
Nope.This is a pretty basic camcorder. Does not have that kind of versatility.
2199678
No, you rotate the handle on the top (in the photo for the product the guy's right hand is on the knob that you turn) and that rotates the drum inside the housing on which the cord is stored. It has no motor or batteries... you manually have to turn the crank. It works great though and I give it high marks other than the price, but it's well made, so I suppose the price is justified.
450612
No, the handle is fixed in the same position, all it does is turn in one direction or the other.
678470
Yes. There's a handle underneath that you can loosen and angle slightly sideways. It's more used if you're shooting on an unlevel surface, and need to level the head.
119806
1. In general, no. It MAY work with some high-end camcorders with LAN-C controls. 2. What "pan feature"? It has a normal 3-way head. You control the pan and tilt with the handle, so it moves as fast as you move the handle. 3. There is little or no noise while the head is moved.
185345
No ball, swivel or other attachments. It's designed as a farely simple, lightweight way to get a little more stability then just hand holding.