Very interesting: Manfrotto Nitrotech N8 Head

puredrifting

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I have to hand it to Manfrotto, I don't like their heads or at least their existing heads but they get high marks for thinking out of the box with this.

The NITROTECH N8 fluid video head features state-of-the-art technology consisting in a Nitrogen piston mechanism that allows continuous counterbalance system that enables precise control of a camera and accessories up to 8 Kg @ 55mm C.O.G.. The variable fluidity function on both pan and tilt allows smooth, judder-free movement.
It also features a 3/8” Easy Link equipped with an anti-rotation function that enables an external monitor or other accessories to be fitted. The sliding plate attachment side-lock mechanism allows safe, quick and easy camera attachment. The NITROTECH head has a flat base mount with a standard 3/8” thread that is highly versatile for different support combinations (tripod, slider, jib or crane).

The head attaches to the tripod thanks to a 75-mm half ball.

https://www.manfrotto.us/nitrotech-n8-video-head-w-cf-single-legs-tripod-d9f812
 
If all of the new tech is in the counterbalance system, then I'm not sure how the pan and tilt will be much better than before.

My main issue with Manfrotto is that it's hard to get a perfect slow diagonal move. You can get that from a $1000 Cartoni Focus Hd, but it's hard in the $500 range.

If they pull it off, I'm in.
 
If all of the new tech is in the counterbalance system, then I'm not sure how the pan and tilt will be much better than before.

My main issue with Manfrotto is that it's hard to get a perfect slow diagonal move. You can get that from a $1000 Cartoni Focus Hd, but it's hard in the $500 range.

If they pull it off, I'm in.

I did quite a few of those on the doc I just shot in Brazil with this Miller AIR Tripod Head for $650.00. Very smooth, the head impressed me for the money. My Sachtler is still a lot better but it costs a lot more and weighs a lot more.

Miller-Air-Fluid-Head.jpg
 
I did quite a few of those on the doc I just shot in Brazil with this Miller AIR Tripod Head for $650.00. Very smooth, the head impressed me for the money. My Sachtler is still a lot better but it costs a lot more and weighs a lot more.

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Yes...I use a Miller DS-20 head and would have to spend a lot more to be happier than I am with it...
 
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