@@MarkusPix Hi Markus I found your RUclips channel, you know about camcorders right because I always wanted a camcorder for my birthday but I don't really know the difference between Sony FDR-AX700 and Sony FDR-AX100 So I thought about you it's only hope any questions let me know thanks👍 8:47
@@cucozunigajr2393 Markus did a video recently.. he preferred the 100. More affordable is the Sony 405 which Markus has done a video.. I have it.. it's 1080 and ideal for RUclips.. use X setting for mp4. Markus favourite is the Panasonic VX 981 which is 4k.
@@cucozunigajr2393The AX-700 has much better autofocus, as in way better. Another selling point is the high dynamic range. BUT the AX-100 has better color and is smaller. I use the AX-100 and like it a great deal but I think I would be just as happy with the AX-700. They both have advantages. If smaller size is important to you, go with the AX-100, although by the time you add a handle (as I do for XLR mic inputs and top recording button for getting low shots) the smaller size body is not such a big deal. However, it is easy to take the handle off to go smaller when needed, and at that time the AX-100 shines over its bigger brother. If super-duper AF is most important to you, go for the AX-700. It has more codecs as well as better AF. Comes at the expense of the basic color science and camera size. All cameras are compromises. There is no free lunch, and new features come with a cost. As with any camera gear, you first need to decide how you work, and what you shoot, then match the camera to your needs. You match the compromises vs features to YOUR style. Better color, lower price, and smaller camera all suit my needs so the AX-100 is perfect FOR ME. Your needs may favor the AX-700. Only you can decide which best suits your needs, however, now you know the significant differences to help base your decision on.
This has easily become my favorite channel for practical advice...not only because the information is great, but because you are fun to watch and you're my neighbor! Trifecta achieved!
I own the Sunway geared head. One thing worth mentioning is that the Arca compatible clamp can be rotated 360 degrees on this head. This is significant because still cameras will have their Arca plates oriented left and right while lenses with tripod collars and video cameras have their plates oriented fore and aft (so to speak). The rotating clamp is also useful (for me) when the camera is mounted on a nodal rail. Another entertaining and valuable video, Marcus.
Thanks for testing the tripod heads. After going through a bunch of the runner-ups, I ended up with the Manfrotto gear head and now I have two of them. Great product!
I did, and it will absolutely change the way you look at adjusting shots. You'll actually make adjustments that you didn't before, because it would have been a PITA. Can't recommended the Manfrotto highly enough!
A while back I saw a landscape photographer using what looked like an exceptionally well designed, machined gear head. It appeared to be quite a piece of gear and naturally had a high price tag. It never occurred to me there were lower priced options. I just stuck with my droopy ball heads and fought with a very inexpensive "fluid" head. Really nice to see so many mid priced options! The quick adjust on the Manfrotos are really slick! Not fighting droop with any of these, fantastic! Not dealing with a drooping telescope with camera attached, formerly centered on the moon, priceless! Thanks again for showcasing more awesome and useful gear👍👍
Markus, I do patient interviews all over the country for pharma companies. I have to keep my gear to a minimum because we fly everywhere. I use two GH5s on light stands (I shoot static 4K shots and move in post), and was using some pretty nice ball heads. I bit the bullet and bought two MHXPro3WG heads, and used them over the weekend for the first time. Life changing? UNBELIEVABLE! What a HUGE difference it made. I stopped saying to myself, "I could adjust that shot, but it'd be a PITA, so I'm going to leave it." I made tiny, fine adjustments that really made the difference. I will NEVER go back! Thank you SO MUCH for everything you do. My kit consists of no fewer than six things you've recommended over the years, and I'm much better for it...even after 46 years in the business! THANK YOU!!!
Just ordered the Manfrotto to see if/how much it improves my ease of setup. Thanks for the demo. I've been enjoying your no nonsense practical advice which echos many of the things I've heard on professional video forums over the years from the people who knew what they were talking about, especially about the emphasis on audio quality and how equipment works in real life situations. 20 years ago I read the same debates between pixel peepers and some who were more interested in specs than technique. I can only assume that is part of the human condition. Some will always blame their equipment for putting out crap, and others will find ways to make whatever they have work. I think this goes for every niche there is. I've found a number of your videos useful, especially in terms of what works today, since I've been out of it for a while. Importantly, I think you helped recenter me. I know I need to work on my lighting. I know I need to get better audio recordings and use better audio post production techniques. Realistically my cameras are fine, but I've ordered some audio bits based on your suggestions and a few other things that should make my workflow better and help improve my results. The rest is taking some time to practice.
I get where you're coming from, I hate "settle" myself... or "kickback" when I'm doing a pan or tilt with a video camera. But with video fluid heads, I do like the fact that you can follow action quickly or even whip-pan if you want, simply by dialing down the drag. Some pro video heads are better than others (e.g., Sachtler and Miller vs. Manfrotto) at giving you buttery-smooth results and stopping on a dime without kickback or settling. Then again, for decades in Hollywood, geared movie camera heads were used, but those used very large wheel cranks that you could even spin if you wanted to for fast pans and tilts.
Oh man, I saw a video of a university made a geared ball joint...this would be an excellent use of that (they developed it for making a robotic shoulder). Thanks for producing another great video for us.
First saw one 4 years ago while shadowing a professional photographer and have wanted that precision nearly every day since. I now have his job but still haven't been able to pull the trigger on those price tags. Glad to see the differences in quality.
I use the Sunwayfoto geared head every day and I previously used the Benro geared head. The Sunwayfoto is my pick. The one trade-off being that I miss the geared fine adjustments for the pan axis, although it's nice not having a clutch to fight with for panning adjustments, and the tension on the pan axis is goldilocks perfect for what it is. In every other way it's better thought out and better made than anything else on this list. The VertecFoto isn't even worth considering for my line of work, as not having geared adjustments for the horizontal tilt is a deal breaker. Aside from that, none of these other geared heads have a mounting post that is centered on the tripod column. This matters with panoramic captures and is generally a much easier setup to manipulate in tight spaces. Great work Markus, take care ✌
this is such a renovation for videos, wish I had one when I was doing film, ball heads, bhaa, also have a small 8mm Miller fluid head, works so well with our newer cameras, it is about 40 years old, still works great, but only 1/4in bolt, thanks Markus wish I lived in US but can't get your giveaways in Canada, but I'd go with the manfrotto as I had one for 16lb cameras, seems like a century ago
PERFECT! Been looking to upgrade from the SMALLRIG SELECTION video head I got for like $50. Although, it does work well which is why i HAVEN'T upgraded. Great stuff buddy!
I'm disabled and I have a crazy idea... You could theoretically use remote focus motors and some 3D-printed adapters to create some sort of remote adjustment. For most people that's ridiculous but it could save me a ton of headache.
This is amazing, I've never liked using tripods because I hate the unlock, move lock and the constant settling. This might actually be the ticket for using a tripod!
The K&F Concept 3-way geared head is the camera's equal to equatorial mount for telescopes. It gives super fine adjustments and Zero settling, it's worth every penny.
Very much like your succinct, to the point, style. Have bought tripod & extensions based on your recommendations. Now use Sony AX100 and Panny GH6, shooting mostly video for personal use. Going in RV from WA to AK this summer and getting gear for wildlife and landscape shots. At 77 and on a very tight budget, I'm still flying my homebuilt plane, scuba diving, making videos, fishing, and enjoying life. Would love geared but just bought fluid head. Would love to see where a kit you recommend is used by you in a commercial shoot or movie for real life examples. You have done this for lighting, would like more.
My dad had a small cable TV station when I was a kid, and I spent several years as a portrait photographer using a Camrez Z-Cam (shot 70mm roll film in a magazine) on a Majestic tripod with two cranks to adjust tilt and joeizon, so gear heads seem pretty normal to me.
There’s still a use for a fluid filled ball head. It gives you somewhat rapid movement while smoothly decelerating. However, like you say, a ball head (fluid or not) doesn’t ever seem to completely settle (it slowly “fights” and tries to dip forward or backward), nor does it settle quite exactly where you want it. I’m going to consider getting a geared head or two for certain types of work.
Thank you.. I didn't know about gear heads.. yep been sent nuts by drifting 🤬 I really like the Sunway with the handles.. I was thinking they could be used during filming.. pity it doesn't have one on the pan movement.. if it did I would save up for one.
I really like the crank handles on the Sunwayfoto. Might have to pick one of those up! Would be nice to have a smooth crank like that on the pan as well, tho.
Loved seeing my old camera there, my UX90 was a workhorse for so long! It did get replaced by my GH5M2 but I'm very interested in these geared heads now that I'm getting longer lens too.
This is true! Marcus i love your videos! Good luck! Hello from Moscow!:) I am professional cameraman and photographer. You are well versed in all this! From your videos i learn a lot of useful things for myself! Thank you!
Gear Head... geesh, when I was a kid, that meant you had or worked on Hot Rod Cars. Ball heads do drift or settle for sure. Thanks for this informative video!
Markus, I've used these for both photography And on top of my Airgun tripods! They're the best little turret I could come up w/ at the time, and Worked GREAT! I'm pretty sure that mine where the Benro models. Good Stuff! 🤘 Sam -
I have wanted a geared head for a long time, but always ended up shying away due to the cost, and largely ended up making due with the ball head. I just with there were some decent cheap options.
I use the Manfrotto 405 Pro Geared Tripod Head. It is very heavy (1,6 kg), but has a Payload Weight off 7,5 kg and is solid as a rock. But also very expensive compared to the ones shown in this video.
I hate proprietary tripod plates but I've had great luck 3d printing my own and throwing a 1/4 20 bolt in there. Unfortunately the smallest 1/2 20 bolts my hardware store sells are too long for some applications so they require cutting, but I'm already manufacturing the plate myself so a few metal cuts won't derail the project. Obviously not as strong as a metal plate, but I could probably print 15 tripod plates in the time it takes to 2 day ship one to me. I know it's off topic but I love how much awesome discussion Markus brings.
Ha I still have a very old one that gears up and down. Never use it anymore. Instead of a plate it was the old pin/tripod style plug. Love to actually replace the head on it as the tripod is actually sturdy. The head on mine finally just don't hold, plastic gear broke.
Love your videos.... been a fan for a long time..... !!!! also like that you changed your giveaways to the end of videos.... Have to watch till the end of them (not that I don't) but it stops the contest trolls... maybe one day I'll win something lol
i have the benro and its works really well, the only thing i would change is the pressure needed to turn the gear wheels, the clutches i'm fine with as they are lob it in for a rough line up but when i using a 600mm with a x2 for night stuff the pressure needed to turn the geared knobs can wobble the lens a bit and at 1200mm on a crop camera that movement is huge for landscap or other 'normal' distances its fine might see if i can get a flex drive for the knobs
Hi Markus, I know you like small and pocketable cameras. Did you see the HoverAir X1 selfie drone? It is small, easy to use, easy to carry.. It follows you, tracks you... makes dolly, makes orbit shots in 10 secs. No confusing setup etc.. sounds like just your piece of cake :)
The Neewer has a really smart double Panorama-Level. Imagine your tripod isn't level at all and with this gear head you just leveled it out with the upper Panorama level you can still take your panorama shots. That you'll not be able with the lower Panorama level. So Markus simply doesn't understand the need of two Panorama levels. You should also test the Leofota G2 head! (Leofoto also offers a G20 gear head.)
Have been using the Manfrotto 410 for years. Generally with a Mamiya RB67 (speaking of heavy cameras) and my older Sony a850. I will look into the new Manfrotto you like! Most of my work now is with micro 4/3, so one of these may be overkill. Cheers
If you use a professional fluid head tripod these issues are minimal to none, I am talking about tripods that cost several thousands of dollars like Sachtler FSB 14 head. Thank you for sharing.
Never heard of geared heads. I have a Manfrotto fluid head great for video, and it doesn’t seem to drift. But I do get frustrated trying to lock down 800mm on wildlife.
Marcus is the parent we need in the camera shop to tell us we have everything we need at home
I'm still a kid. Don't call me a parent! 😛
lol!@@MarkusPix
Raise your hand if you ever got confused and loosened the wrong knob, which caused your whole setup to fall forward, in front of the customer no less.
Yes, then you simply turn it the other way grasshopper.
D'oh!
@@MarkusPix Hi Markus I found your RUclips channel, you know about camcorders right because I always wanted a camcorder for my birthday but I don't really know the difference between Sony FDR-AX700 and Sony FDR-AX100 So I thought about you it's only hope any questions let me know thanks👍 8:47
@@cucozunigajr2393
Markus did a video recently.. he preferred the 100.
More affordable is the Sony 405 which Markus has done a video.. I have it.. it's 1080 and ideal for RUclips.. use X setting for mp4.
Markus favourite is the Panasonic VX 981 which is 4k.
@@cucozunigajr2393The AX-700 has much better autofocus, as in way better. Another selling point is the high dynamic range. BUT the AX-100 has better color and is smaller. I use the AX-100 and like it a great deal but I think I would be just as happy with the AX-700. They both have advantages.
If smaller size is important to you, go with the AX-100, although by the time you add a handle (as I do for XLR mic inputs and top recording button for getting low shots) the smaller size body is not such a big deal. However, it is easy to take the handle off to go smaller when needed, and at that time the AX-100 shines over its bigger brother.
If super-duper AF is most important to you, go for the AX-700. It has more codecs as well as better AF. Comes at the expense of the basic color science and camera size. All cameras are compromises. There is no free lunch, and new features come with a cost. As with any camera gear, you first need to decide how you work, and what you shoot, then match the camera to your needs. You match the compromises vs features to YOUR style.
Better color, lower price, and smaller camera all suit my needs so the AX-100 is perfect FOR ME. Your needs may favor the AX-700. Only you can decide which best suits your needs, however, now you know the significant differences to help base your decision on.
This has easily become my favorite channel for practical advice...not only because the information is great, but because you are fun to watch and you're my neighbor!
Trifecta achieved!
You can endlessly watch how Markus plays with these handlers like a little boy. I look, smile and continue to watch.
I had resigned myself that the lens droop was just something that I had to deal with and compensate for. I learn so much from this channel.
It was driving me crazy.
I am older and it happens. 8-)
Get an actual professional quality ball head and you won't get any movement.
I own the Sunway geared head. One thing worth mentioning is that the Arca compatible clamp can be rotated 360 degrees on this head. This is significant because still cameras will have their Arca plates oriented left and right while lenses with tripod collars and video cameras have their plates oriented fore and aft (so to speak). The rotating clamp is also useful (for me) when the camera is mounted on a nodal rail. Another entertaining and valuable video, Marcus.
Thanks for this extra info. I had the Sunway marked as my fave.
god tier cinematography by cara at 0:23 when mark is talking about tilting and she tilts
I wonder how many others caught that. I laughed so hard.
Could have been done in editing software...
My favorite simple ball-head is Kasey from Camera Conspiracies.
Markus is my favorite Gear Head.
Thanks for testing the tripod heads. After going through a bunch of the runner-ups, I ended up with the Manfrotto gear head and now I have two of them. Great product!
I might have to buy that manfrotto head and blame Markus for it 🤠
I did, and it will absolutely change the way you look at adjusting shots. You'll actually make adjustments that you didn't before, because it would have been a PITA. Can't recommended the Manfrotto highly enough!
Thanks Craig ! Good info
A while back I saw a landscape photographer using what looked like an exceptionally well designed, machined gear head. It appeared to be quite a piece of gear and naturally had a high price tag. It never occurred to me there were lower priced options. I just stuck with my droopy ball heads and fought with a very inexpensive "fluid" head. Really nice to see so many mid priced options!
The quick adjust on the Manfrotos are really slick!
Not fighting droop with any of these, fantastic! Not dealing with a drooping telescope with camera attached, formerly centered on the moon, priceless!
Thanks again for showcasing more awesome and useful gear👍👍
I’ve never heard of geared heads.Seems like they’d be great for stop-motion.
I don't need this, but I love the effort Markus puts in these videos. Thanks man!
Great, eye opening video. We didn’t realize that there is an in between for ball heads and fluid heads. “Gears heads”. Ty
Bought the Manfrotto several years ago for architectural photography. It is permanently attached to my tripod for all photography. I LOve it!!!
Markus, I do patient interviews all over the country for pharma companies. I have to keep my gear to a minimum because we fly everywhere. I use two GH5s on light stands (I shoot static 4K shots and move in post), and was using some pretty nice ball heads. I bit the bullet and bought two MHXPro3WG heads, and used them over the weekend for the first time. Life changing? UNBELIEVABLE! What a HUGE difference it made. I stopped saying to myself, "I could adjust that shot, but it'd be a PITA, so I'm going to leave it." I made tiny, fine adjustments that really made the difference. I will NEVER go back! Thank you SO MUCH for everything you do. My kit consists of no fewer than six things you've recommended over the years, and I'm much better for it...even after 46 years in the business! THANK YOU!!!
I got a bunch too. They're a joy to use
The amount of heads you have is crazy😊
Thats not even scratching the surface
I can't thank you enough. It was well worth it to get the manfrotto for the micro adjustments. Amazing! Thanks!
Yes! The relief one feels after getting one of these is life changing
Wow. Things really do go full circle
So lucky to have you in our lives ❤. Thank you
Hello dear Marcus . I just was notified . Have a nice Sunday !
I always learn something new by watching your channel!
My evil plan is working!
Great tip. That one with the cranks is really cool.
It really is!
This looks like another cool video.....tHanks for posting!
Gearheads ... Hum. What a wonderful idea.
Markus, thank you for the info! I have never seen these type of heads before!
Thank you so much for this video. As usual you made the decision process easy for me. Getting the vertecphoto for all my needs especially astro.
Just ordered the Manfrotto to see if/how much it improves my ease of setup. Thanks for the demo. I've been enjoying your no nonsense practical advice which echos many of the things I've heard on professional video forums over the years from the people who knew what they were talking about, especially about the emphasis on audio quality and how equipment works in real life situations. 20 years ago I read the same debates between pixel peepers and some who were more interested in specs than technique. I can only assume that is part of the human condition. Some will always blame their equipment for putting out crap, and others will find ways to make whatever they have work. I think this goes for every niche there is.
I've found a number of your videos useful, especially in terms of what works today, since I've been out of it for a while. Importantly, I think you helped recenter me. I know I need to work on my lighting. I know I need to get better audio recordings and use better audio post production techniques. Realistically my cameras are fine, but I've ordered some audio bits based on your suggestions and a few other things that should make my workflow better and help improve my results. The rest is taking some time to practice.
I get where you're coming from, I hate "settle" myself... or "kickback" when I'm doing a pan or tilt with a video camera. But with video fluid heads, I do like the fact that you can follow action quickly or even whip-pan if you want, simply by dialing down the drag. Some pro video heads are better than others (e.g., Sachtler and Miller vs. Manfrotto) at giving you buttery-smooth results and stopping on a dime without kickback or settling. Then again, for decades in Hollywood, geared movie camera heads were used, but those used very large wheel cranks that you could even spin if you wanted to for fast pans and tilts.
Oh man, I saw a video of a university made a geared ball joint...this would be an excellent use of that (they developed it for making a robotic shoulder).
Thanks for producing another great video for us.
The geared heads are the absolute best. That Sunway one looks amazing and fun.
Another thing I didn’t know I needed! Thanks Markus! 🙌
First saw one 4 years ago while shadowing a professional photographer and have wanted that precision nearly every day since. I now have his job but still haven't been able to pull the trigger on those price tags. Glad to see the differences in quality.
Your content is always relevant to usage and understanding with candor and enjoyment. Kudos.
thank you
I use the Sunwayfoto geared head every day and I previously used the Benro geared head. The Sunwayfoto is my pick. The one trade-off being that I miss the geared fine adjustments for the pan axis, although it's nice not having a clutch to fight with for panning adjustments, and the tension on the pan axis is goldilocks perfect for what it is. In every other way it's better thought out and better made than anything else on this list. The VertecFoto isn't even worth considering for my line of work, as not having geared adjustments for the horizontal tilt is a deal breaker. Aside from that, none of these other geared heads have a mounting post that is centered on the tripod column. This matters with panoramic captures and is generally a much easier setup to manipulate in tight spaces. Great work Markus, take care ✌
Gear heads we unite!
Hello Markus, I'm a VertecFoto rep, really appreciate for your endorsement to VertecFoto geared tripod head
Where can I buy your product in France ?
@@Nekzuris it's only sold in US at the moment.
this is such a renovation for videos, wish I had one when I was doing film, ball heads, bhaa, also have a small 8mm Miller fluid head, works so well with our newer cameras, it is about 40 years old, still works great, but only 1/4in bolt, thanks Markus wish I lived in US but can't get your giveaways in Canada, but I'd go with the manfrotto as I had one for 16lb cameras, seems like a century ago
my father use to have that .... i used to love it .
Thanks for sharing.
Markus it the hero we need, but not the hero we deserve!
PERFECT! Been looking to upgrade from the SMALLRIG SELECTION video head I got for like $50. Although, it does work well which is why i HAVEN'T upgraded. Great stuff buddy!
I'm disabled and I have a crazy idea... You could theoretically use remote focus motors and some 3D-printed adapters to create some sort of remote adjustment. For most people that's ridiculous but it could save me a ton of headache.
Another great video. Very useful and also well timed for me as I've been using my tripod a lot more lately. Thank you!
Thanks. Your entry form says thanky you...
Love the Manfrotto. Once I obtain a decently heavy-duty tripod, I will budget for the MHX Pro 3WG. Really been enjoying your videos.
This is amazing, I've never liked using tripods because I hate the unlock, move lock and the constant settling. This might actually be the ticket for using a tripod!
I think my favorite is a ballhead base, with a geared top end for precise positioning. That lets you get a level base for panoramics.
I'd agree you picked the best easiest one to get ... it's nice
The Sony fx6 has gotten me into xdcams and camcorder body style design… glad u used the big camera as an example
More cinema tricks 😊 please ❤
The K&F Concept 3-way geared head is the camera's equal to equatorial mount for telescopes.
It gives super fine adjustments and Zero settling, it's worth every penny.
Very much like your succinct, to the point, style. Have bought tripod & extensions based on your recommendations. Now use Sony AX100 and Panny GH6, shooting mostly video for personal use. Going in RV from WA to AK this summer and getting gear for wildlife and landscape shots. At 77 and on a very tight budget, I'm still flying my homebuilt plane, scuba diving, making videos, fishing, and enjoying life. Would love geared but just bought fluid head. Would love to see where a kit you recommend is used by you in a commercial shoot or movie for real life examples. You have done this for lighting, would like more.
My dad had a small cable TV station when I was a kid, and I spent several years as a portrait photographer using a Camrez Z-Cam (shot 70mm roll film in a magazine) on a Majestic tripod with two cranks to adjust tilt and joeizon, so gear heads seem pretty normal to me.
There’s still a use for a fluid filled ball head. It gives you somewhat rapid movement while smoothly decelerating.
However, like you say, a ball head (fluid or not) doesn’t ever seem to completely settle (it slowly “fights” and tries to dip forward or backward), nor does it settle quite exactly where you want it. I’m going to consider getting a geared head or two for certain types of work.
Yeah, some of these heads are on my buy list. I'll get one when my next photo gig comes along.
I see a Sigma 105mm f/1.4. Nice! Wonderful lens. Btw, completely agree about geared heads. I got one on sale and it’s so much better than ball heads.
I use the Benro geared head for real estate shoots, speed things up a lot.
What an opening!! Thanks for both the overview of these cool geared heads and your generous giveaway once again!
Wow,that might be useful for my next project! Thanks for sharing😮
Yahoo!! You’re a gear head for sure.God bless y’all, I am always happy to see a new video from you.
You look so happy. Great product. Thank you for your introduction.
Thank you.. I didn't know about gear heads.. yep been sent nuts by drifting 🤬
I really like the Sunway with the handles.. I was thinking they could be used during filming.. pity it doesn't have one on the pan movement.. if it did I would save up for one.
You're amazing for making this video. I've wanted to pull the trigger on a geared head, but couldn't decide if they were a gimmick or worthwhile.
Thanks for spending the money to save us the money!!!
I really like the crank handles on the Sunwayfoto. Might have to pick one of those up! Would be nice to have a smooth crank like that on the pan as well, tho.
Loved seeing my old camera there, my UX90 was a workhorse for so long! It did get replaced by my GH5M2 but I'm very interested in these geared heads now that I'm getting longer lens too.
This is true! Marcus i love your videos! Good luck! Hello from Moscow!:) I am professional cameraman and photographer. You are well versed in all this! From your videos i learn a lot of useful things for myself! Thank you!
Thanks! 😃
Thank you for the opportunity! I just got a new tripod but the head is plastic and not very stable, this would be perfect to win something from.
Gear Head... geesh, when I was a kid, that meant you had or worked on Hot Rod Cars.
Ball heads do drift or settle for sure.
Thanks for this informative video!
Markus, I've used these for both photography And on top of my Airgun tripods!
They're the best little turret I could come up w/ at the time, and Worked GREAT!
I'm pretty sure that mine where the Benro models. Good Stuff!
🤘
Sam -
I use a birding gimbal head. Works great for lenses
I have wanted a geared head for a long time, but always ended up shying away due to the cost, and largely ended up making due with the ball head. I just with there were some decent cheap options.
I use the Manfrotto 405 Pro Geared Tripod Head. It is very heavy (1,6 kg), but has a Payload Weight off 7,5 kg and is solid as a rock. But also very expensive compared to the ones shown in this video.
Fluid heads with the correct Arca Swiss plates to balance the camera and lens works well also. They don't drift.
I hate proprietary tripod plates but I've had great luck 3d printing my own and throwing a 1/4 20 bolt in there. Unfortunately the smallest 1/2 20 bolts my hardware store sells are too long for some applications so they require cutting, but I'm already manufacturing the plate myself so a few metal cuts won't derail the project.
Obviously not as strong as a metal plate, but I could probably print 15 tripod plates in the time it takes to 2 day ship one to me. I know it's off topic but I love how much awesome discussion Markus brings.
Pan and tilt heads come in various types, then there are ball heads, panoramic heads fluid heads video pan heads geared heads
Excellent!
I Dig your channel ! Extremely Informative😃😃
Same choices as you Mark
Real estate and architectural photographers have known this forever.
Thank you for the information.
Markus, thank you for the wonderful and informative video! You are the man!
Ha I still have a very old one that gears up and down. Never use it anymore. Instead of a plate it was the old pin/tripod style plug. Love to actually replace the head on it as the tripod is actually sturdy. The head on mine finally just don't hold, plastic gear broke.
Jason Statham, Patrick Stewart, Ed Harris.....Bruce! I thought as a society we had grown............Oh, ball head.
Geared heads are inherently locked. Very stable.
Film school with our professor Markus!
Great video
OMG my favorite lens. Sigma 105mm
Who needs 50 lb dumbells
@@MarkusPix not me, I lift 105mm's
Markus, as always, muchas gracias for this information. It's not easy to navigate too many options and do the right investment.
❤
Love your videos.... been a fan for a long time..... !!!! also like that you changed your giveaways to the end of videos.... Have to watch till the end of them (not that I don't) but it stops the contest trolls... maybe one day I'll win something lol
i have the benro and its works really well, the only thing i would change is the pressure needed to turn the gear wheels, the clutches i'm fine with as they are lob it in for a rough line up but when i using a 600mm with a x2 for night stuff the pressure needed to turn the geared knobs can wobble the lens a bit and at 1200mm on a crop camera that movement is huge
for landscap or other 'normal' distances its fine
might see if i can get a flex drive for the knobs
Hi Markus, I know you like small and pocketable cameras. Did you see the HoverAir X1 selfie drone? It is small, easy to use, easy to carry.. It follows you, tracks you... makes dolly, makes orbit shots in 10 secs. No confusing setup etc.. sounds like just your piece of cake :)
When they become silent and fly backwards in front of you I might get one
@@MarkusPix this one flies backwards and has an inbuilt noise cancellation(through your connected phones mic+lav). I would love to see you try this.
The Neewer has a really smart double Panorama-Level. Imagine your tripod isn't level at all and with this gear head you just leveled it out with the upper Panorama level you can still take your panorama shots. That you'll not be able with the lower Panorama level. So Markus simply doesn't understand the need of two Panorama levels.
You should also test the Leofota G2 head! (Leofoto also offers a G20 gear head.)
Have been using the Manfrotto 410 for years. Generally with a Mamiya RB67 (speaking of heavy cameras) and my older Sony a850. I will look into the new Manfrotto you like! Most of my work now is with micro 4/3, so one of these may be overkill. Cheers
great info! thanks !
If you use a professional fluid head tripod these issues are minimal to none, I am talking about tripods that cost several thousands of dollars like Sachtler FSB 14 head. Thank you for sharing.
Yes pro video heads are great, but as you can see this video is not about video fluid heads
I get your point but when video is mentioned fluid head is unavoidable, no serious paid work can be done without a proper tripod.
Most of the world nowadays is vloggers filming themselves on a tripod. For people filming action, yes of course they need fluid heads
Likes.... Thank you
I thought I was a gear head. Now I learn that I am wrong.😀
Never heard of geared heads. I have a Manfrotto fluid head great for video, and it doesn’t seem to drift. But I do get frustrated trying to lock down 800mm on wildlife.