Hey there,
I got the velbon video head and so far it is quiete smooth and for a beginner Iam set with it. In addition I use my tripod which I have for photography already, cullmann 522 magnesit (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Cullmann-Ma...M1OC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1303808268&sr=1-1). The weight of the tripod is around like a carbon tripod and it is more comfortable to carry it around, doing short hikes or even daytrips is possible and quiete enjoyable (1,8 kg without head around).
I noticed that it isnt that stable especially using manual focus when I use already my 18-105 Nikkor, would be probably similar if you would use the 14-140 from panasonic. Manual focusing is almost impossible with full tele since it starts to shake slightly/vibrates when you touch the lens and move the focus ring (I got the 2,50 follow focus idea the plastic band from kitchen accesoires) , even more of course if you use ETC. I can imagine that if you would use a stronger tele lens it would be even worse.
So what is your advice here, if you want to go light and using a tele or the mentioned lenses ? Just avoiding to pull focus and panning, of course a more heavy tripod would do it but its out of question for daytrips outdoor ?
I got the velbon video head and so far it is quiete smooth and for a beginner Iam set with it. In addition I use my tripod which I have for photography already, cullmann 522 magnesit (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Cullmann-Ma...M1OC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1303808268&sr=1-1). The weight of the tripod is around like a carbon tripod and it is more comfortable to carry it around, doing short hikes or even daytrips is possible and quiete enjoyable (1,8 kg without head around).
I noticed that it isnt that stable especially using manual focus when I use already my 18-105 Nikkor, would be probably similar if you would use the 14-140 from panasonic. Manual focusing is almost impossible with full tele since it starts to shake slightly/vibrates when you touch the lens and move the focus ring (I got the 2,50 follow focus idea the plastic band from kitchen accesoires) , even more of course if you use ETC. I can imagine that if you would use a stronger tele lens it would be even worse.
So what is your advice here, if you want to go light and using a tele or the mentioned lenses ? Just avoiding to pull focus and panning, of course a more heavy tripod would do it but its out of question for daytrips outdoor ?
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