What fluid head do you use or recommend?

The 6sb is GREAT, I got the Sachtler DV-8 so I could use it for both the HVX and the HPX.

Sachtlers are like butter, man.
 
I wanted the DV-8 but could not swing it financially. And to think, I used to own a Video 20 back in the day when I had a BVWD-600. Man, gear and BUDGETS are a lot lower these days ;-)

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Sachtler DV8-SB

Sachtler DV8-SB

I just picked up the DV8-SB, it's so nice to be back on a Sachtler! Lot's of drag adjustment, very smooth action.

Too bad the gorilla baggage handlers at Southwest Airlines got there hands on it... the tilt lock nob was bent in transit to a shoot in LA last week. :-( . Oh well, new parts are on the way.

It's a sweet head none the less.
 
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O CONNOR 50..... POW... and what?! its like 20 pounds of solid steel, is 40 years old, and can kill an elephant. But you know what, you can get one refurbished for 700$ and it moves like a Miller Arrow 25.......

Also its awesome factor is increased by its "U-Boat" styling......
 
Yeah, I really like big O'Connors like that, I learned on those in television class. I bet they don't work very well with just a stock HVX though, right? A little too light?

Dan
 
yea too light for stock HVX. panning is beautiful, but tilting becomes an issue.

However, HVX, Marshall monitor, SGpro, Zacuto plate, 35mm lenses, Mattebox, filters, batteries cables etc...... comes in at around 20 pounds. PERFECT weight for the *50.....
 
Nice!

A good deal too. I really like O'Connor heads, they are the only other brand I like as much as Sachtler. But they are beasts. For the run and gun I do, might be a little bulky and heavy ;-)

Enjoy!

Dan
 
god that thing is heavy.... it literally broke a chair once, it tipped over, and like a sledge hammmer crushed the center of cheap ikea chair.....
 
TimurCivan said:
god that thing is heavy.... it literally broke a chair once, it tipped over, and like a sledge hammmer crushed the center of cheap ikea chair.....
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I was just laughing about that frickin' U-Boat SOB today, wondering if I'd have to use it again on the stuff with Kevin.

One time, I was panning with it, and it got away from me. Took 2 minutes for it to come to a full and complete stop. :)
 
I have the manfrotto 519. Heavy, but stable and fluid. Not the best one I've seen, but for the price is more than adequate.
 
i really liek the 519, its was my initial choice before Tim Naylor, ( certified Tripod Head freak) pointed me to the O'connor for sale at Visual Products.
 
cordvision said:
I also use a Sachtler DV-6SB and I love it. Absolutely worth it's price and remember it's a piece of gear you probably going to use for a long time... I mean you will probably replace your camera a couple times before you have to replace your tripod...
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I gotta check that head out man!

Was it the one at the meeting? I would love to feel it. (sounds nasty :) )

anyone got a PH-S Super Panahead? I am thinking about getting one for my Canon A630... I know it is a still camera, but I just think it would make it look so much more professional...
 
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