Do you think that this head is right for shooting with a Canon HF-G30 camcorder (or, perhaps, should I look for a lighter one)?
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We are using the head for a Kowa spotting scope that weighs 1520g (53.6oz). Its a good head for that weight.
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That ball head will definitely work with this tripod. As long as the head has threads on the bottom (they all do) and a mounting plate to screw to the bottom of the camera you're all set.
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If you are only looking for tilt head only it should work fine. You may be better off with a ball head that will tilt and pan right and left. I use this Oben on my monopod w/ a tele lens for shooting sports and have been very happy with it.
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It could be a great fit for that, depending on how much room you have and what angles you're using for the shot. The hand crank can move the camera up and down about a full foot, so that is nice for fine tuning the height without having to adjust the legs. The locks for both axis work well, too, so it will stay wherever you place it for a solid shot.
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It's best for video but works for photo. It's a little too clunky to be versatile in all photography applications which is why I own a smaller three-way head I can throw on the same legs whenever I need to do exclusively photography work.
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It has a flat base so yes. You just won't be able to tilt it too much if at all. While the head has a bit of weight to it, it's not enough to counteract the force exerted on it by the camera body.
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We bought the 701HDV model head for this Tripod. It seems to work fine. It is a little choppy, so if you want a fluid head, you may want to look at something else.
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Not a necessity, but a good quality ball head would provide more functionality both for the tripod and whatever camera/lens you use. This is a lightweight tripod so the large camera with large lens will be a challenge.
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If your camera has a regular tripod connecting point http://www.takegreatpictures.com/content/images/threaded_hole_tripod_mount.jpg it should be fine. I want to mention that this tripod is light so if you have a very heavy camera, it may still shake depending on the wind conditions. Other wise, for a point and shoot, this is actually a pretty good buy. A good judgement would be, if you are going for more professional look, professional tools (including a really good tripod) are necessary. But of for regular shots, this tripod works just fine!
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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.
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This tripod head works for me. Manfrotto MVH500AH Fluid Video Head with Flat Base
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Yes you need to purchase a head for this tripod. And i only use it for still photography and i purchased a $85 ball head and it works amazing. And this tripod is a musy buy.
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I bought this one and it is ok for my light duty use http://www.amazon.com/Professional-Mini-Ball-Camera-Mount/dp/B000L47AHG/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1417638946&sr=8-3&keywords=ball+head+camera+mount
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I have a ballhead in addition to my tripod, and it works excellent. Yes, ballhead costs, but it is a good value for money even only for the one click to connect-disconnect. In addition the ballhead has a bubble level and you receive rotation in all axis for the camera having your tripod wrapped and fixed around anything.
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It is strong enough but with a gimbal head and moving around quickly, it would feel quite flimsy. I would go for a beefier tripod to use with a gimbal head.
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You may want to think about getting the S4 head. I usually use this for Canons t4i, 70d, 7d with prime lenses under 100mm focal length which are fairly light. This weekend I am using it with a 70-200L lens and it is quite a hassle. I believe its supposed to support 5.5 pounds but after 4.5 pounds moving up and down becomes jerky since you have to tighten it so the camera doesn't fall backward or forward. So if your "Hd camera for TV/Cinema" is heavier than 4 pounds you should get the S4 head.
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You can use it for video if you set the tension so that it will move without activating the trigger grip. It is not an ideal head for shooting video. For video a head with a panning arm will work better. Fluid heads are ideal for video.