I think you had the tripod plate the other way around. The white line has to align with the numbers on the tripod so you can remember the best number for your camera setup balance wise.
@VENAXIS I see where you are coming from. You are correct about the function of the line! There are actually two white lines in total. One white line on either side of the quick release plate so it can be placed both ways. I reviewed the footage, and I noticed my hand covering one of the white lines. I hope this helps!
Thx for sharing. There are some reviews of the S8 Pro that its vertical lock doesnt' work very well, so it will still move if you apply a bit of pressure even when it's locked. Do you have the same problem on the S6 Pro? I am considering to buy the S6 Pro considering all the features it has but the lock issue kinda puts me off.
I haven't noticed any movement after engaging the locks on mine. It's possible that if your rig is too heavy for the fluid head capacity, it may not hold up properly.
Thanks for this. Can you actually record some video with this setup, using wide and tele lens and post the pan and tilt? Trying to see if this has any rebound after panning/tilting.
You're welcome! Unfortunately, I dont have a tele lens to show at the moment. I shall look into investing in one. It does have a slight rebound if it's unbalanced.
Great question! That bottom part you mentioned is called a bowl piece and it comes with the tripod legs separate from the fluid head. You will likely need a tripod leveling base if you don't have a bowl receiving tripod. Simply attach the center column you have to leveling base and then attach both of those to the Benro tripod fluid head and boom it works! Hope this helps! Here is a link to a leveling base you can buy - www.amazon.com/Koolehaoda-Leveling-Aluminum-Leveler-Adjusting/dp/B09YH9887W/ref=sr_1_20?crid=1CNRL4EYXSXSK&keywords=leveling%2Badaptor%2Btripods&qid=1699334562&sprefix=leveling%2Badaptor%2Btripod%2Caps%2C133&sr=8-20&th=1
I still have the same fluid head but I wanted different legs. I wanted a different leg setup and I didn't really like the twist lock under the legs it felt uncomfortable to tighten and loosen. The S6 fluid head has held up great and I now use it on my wooden dolly that I built. Let me know if you have further questions. Hope this helps!
@@fittentech great thanks! can i ask what what legs you went for? i just want something that wont flex under a head like that if the friction was high. thanks!
@jamskof I went with the Cayer Carbon Fiber Tripod legs only with 75 mm bowl. Should be $149. I also switched out the tightening handle and bowl for a new one.
The legs “go pretty far”? How was that helpful compared to how high is the tripod head base from the ground when fully extended
It stands 160cm or 63 inches off the ground when the legs are fully extended.
I think you had the tripod plate the other way around. The white line has to align with the numbers on the tripod so you can remember the best number for your camera setup balance wise.
@VENAXIS I see where you are coming from. You are correct about the function of the line! There are actually two white lines in total. One white line on either side of the quick release plate so it can be placed both ways. I reviewed the footage, and I noticed my hand covering one of the white lines. I hope this helps!
Question, anyone know if one of the legs screws off and becomes a monopod on this model??
It didn't have that feature, unfortunately. However, some Benro tripods do! Hope this helps!
Thx for sharing. There are some reviews of the S8 Pro that its vertical lock doesnt' work very well, so it will still move if you apply a bit of pressure even when it's locked. Do you have the same problem on the S6 Pro? I am considering to buy the S6 Pro considering all the features it has but the lock issue kinda puts me off.
I haven't noticed any movement after engaging the locks on mine. It's possible that if your rig is too heavy for the fluid head capacity, it may not hold up properly.
Thanks for this.
Can you actually record some video with this setup, using wide and tele lens and post the pan and tilt?
Trying to see if this has any rebound after panning/tilting.
You're welcome!
Unfortunately, I dont have a tele lens to show at the moment. I shall look into investing in one. It does have a slight rebound if it's unbalanced.
I have a benro rhino tripod with a center column. Can I attach this head? There is a part in the bottom of the head for balance.
Great question! That bottom part you mentioned is called a bowl piece and it comes with the tripod legs separate from the fluid head. You will likely need a tripod leveling base if you don't have a bowl receiving tripod. Simply attach the center column you have to leveling base and then attach both of those to the Benro tripod fluid head and boom it works! Hope this helps! Here is a link to a leveling base you can buy - www.amazon.com/Koolehaoda-Leveling-Aluminum-Leveler-Adjusting/dp/B09YH9887W/ref=sr_1_20?crid=1CNRL4EYXSXSK&keywords=leveling%2Badaptor%2Btripods&qid=1699334562&sprefix=leveling%2Badaptor%2Btripod%2Caps%2C133&sr=8-20&th=1
@@fittentech thank you for the information. I will need that leveling base.
how has this setup been for the last year? still on the same head and legs? thanks!
I still have the same fluid head but I wanted different legs. I wanted a different leg setup and I didn't really like the twist lock under the legs it felt uncomfortable to tighten and loosen. The S6 fluid head has held up great and I now use it on my wooden dolly that I built. Let me know if you have further questions. Hope this helps!
@@fittentech great thanks! can i ask what what legs you went for? i just want something that wont flex under a head like that if the friction was high. thanks!
@jamskof I went with the Cayer Carbon Fiber Tripod legs only with 75 mm bowl. Should be $149. I also switched out the tightening handle and bowl for a new one.
you Basically Just reviewed the Fluid head and said very little on the Tripod
Do you have any questions about the tripod specifically? I'd be happy to answer them.