great review, but one other point, like in astronomy, and still photography, the geared head (called an alt\AZ mount for telescopes), gives a distinct advantage of precise composition shifts, as for heavy gear, uplifting the sticks to move a cm to the right or left is impractical, and due to this precise movement it gives more control of position, as with other heads the breaks on the axis are capable of slipping, not so with a gear system, and also for more accurate small shifts, without the breaks jarring the head, level, etc. during tightening.
Main reason you'd really wanna use a geared head nowdays is basically accuracy and easier repetition of movement but most importantly the diagonals. You will never do as good of a diagonal (pan+tilt) simultaneously with a fluid.
My understanding is that in the old days, one requirement to become an ASC member was the ability to smoothly shoot a figure eight and an infinity sign (a sideways figure eight) with a geared head.
I'm very interested in you product and have a couple of questions. You've shown this with film products but what about video heads? I have a Vinten MK7B head that supports a Fujinon 70x lens and an Ikegami HD camera housed in an Ikegami sled. The weight is close to 100lbs with the head, lens, sled and camera. It's used mostly for sports. Will this tripod easily support this setup and withstand the sports environment?
Hello Doug, Thank you so much for your interest! To suggest you the Tripod, we need you to confirm your Mitchell Mounting. We have the following 2 Mitchell options for you: 1) Proaim Toro Heavy Duty Mitchell Camera Tripod Stand www.proaim.com/products/proaim-toro-heavy-duty-mitchell-camera-tripod-stand 2) Proaim Heavy Duty Mitchell Tripod Stand with Spreader www.proaim.com/products/proaim-heavy-duty-mitchell-tripod-stand-with-spreader These stands will provide a very nice support to your setup & will suit your requirement. Kindly write to us at sales@proaim.com & confirm the mounting. We shall proceed accordingly. Regards Team Proaim
great review, but one other point, like in astronomy, and still photography, the geared head (called an alt\AZ mount for telescopes), gives a distinct advantage of precise composition shifts, as for heavy gear, uplifting the sticks to move a cm to the right or left is impractical, and due to this precise movement it gives more control of position, as with other heads the breaks on the axis are capable of slipping, not so with a gear system, and also for more accurate small shifts, without the breaks jarring the head, level, etc. during tightening.
Main reason you'd really wanna use a geared head nowdays is basically accuracy and easier repetition of movement but most importantly the diagonals. You will never do as good of a diagonal (pan+tilt) simultaneously with a fluid.
Hello,
Thank you for the information.
Yes, absolutely. Geared Heads offer precise & accurate diagonal shots.
Team Proaim
My understanding is that in the old days, one requirement to become an ASC member was the ability to smoothly shoot a figure eight and an infinity sign (a sideways figure eight) with a geared head.
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Thanks for your comments and info.
I'm very interested in you product and have a couple of questions.
You've shown this with film products but what about video heads? I have a Vinten MK7B head that supports a Fujinon 70x lens and an Ikegami HD camera housed in an Ikegami sled. The weight is close to 100lbs with the head, lens, sled and camera. It's used mostly for sports. Will this tripod easily support this setup and withstand the sports environment?
Hello Doug,
Thank you so much for your interest!
To suggest you the Tripod, we need you to confirm your Mitchell Mounting.
We have the following 2 Mitchell options for you:
1) Proaim Toro Heavy Duty Mitchell Camera Tripod Stand
www.proaim.com/products/proaim-toro-heavy-duty-mitchell-camera-tripod-stand
2) Proaim Heavy Duty Mitchell Tripod Stand with Spreader
www.proaim.com/products/proaim-heavy-duty-mitchell-tripod-stand-with-spreader
These stands will provide a very nice support to your setup & will suit your requirement. Kindly write to us at sales@proaim.com & confirm the mounting. We shall proceed accordingly.
Regards
Team Proaim
It helped me a lot. Thank you!
Hello,
We are pleased to know it helped you. Hope to serve you again.
Thanks
Team Proaim