Vinten Vision 100 ? Any users with experience with this head?

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yoclay

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I am in the market for a used head that can handle a slightly higher payload than my current system. (Sachtler). I need to go up to about 18Kg.

Let's put aside O'Connor for the moment (a 1030DS would be great, but ouch for the wallet).

Traditionally, I would be looking for another Sachtler, something like a 20P or a Video 25, but I have heard a few good things about the Vinten Vision 100 and wondered if anyone had used this head?

Your experience is welcome.
 
This may tell you all you need to know.

I work mostly in the network world with my VariCams(25-30lbs+) and rigged out C300...

And I own three of them. Plus I still have my original(from '97) 10LF.
 
I too have a couple of my original 10LF heads, but to be honest if funds were tight I would rather invest in the Sachtlers you mentioned over the Vision 100.
 
David W. Jones said:
I too have a couple of my original 10LF heads, but to be honest if funds were tight I would rather invest in the Sachtlers you mentioned over the Vision 100.
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Tripod head choice can be very subjective. Obviously they are all not created equal. Not just from a quality and capacity standpoint, but the way they "handle" and feel. I for one do not like Sachtler heads. I don't like the way they balance and I don't like their drag system(cams as opposed to continuously variable like Vinten and Oconner). I know guys that have them and love them. Just not me. I've used them in the past and I've demo'd them and they're just not to my liking. But, it's great that there are choices out there for us to have support gear that suits our individual styles and likes and dislikes.

Just something to think about.
 
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