I have just upgraded my tripod/head from a Bogen 501 to a Libec LS55. The Libec H55 head has a fixed spring counter balance and I am wondering if this is something you get used to and I just need to be patient and practice or if I have missed something.
Perhaps I am just used to the 501 but playing around with the Libec head it seems that I will end up having to continually hold the pan bar if I want to frame a shot that is not in agreement with the counter balanced position. I am shooting stage productions and from experience I will be following the actors all over the stage.
There is a lock on the head but I am afraid that engaging and disengaging the lock may create more unwanted movement than just trying to hold the pan bar in position.
Thanks for any advice...
Perhaps I am just used to the 501 but playing around with the Libec head it seems that I will end up having to continually hold the pan bar if I want to frame a shot that is not in agreement with the counter balanced position. I am shooting stage productions and from experience I will be following the actors all over the stage.
There is a lock on the head but I am afraid that engaging and disengaging the lock may create more unwanted movement than just trying to hold the pan bar in position.
Thanks for any advice...