I own two of the Vinten 3AS tripod heads. I am selling the one that I have never used.
I am very happy with the one that I do use. This is not a cheap head that settles after a tilt or keeps moving after a pan. Once you balance the payload and adjust the counterbalance system, it is possible (depending on payload) to achieve perfect balance through +- 90 degree tilts/pan combinations. This head will stop your camera where you want it with no drifting after the fact, even when your camera is at full telephoto. This is a top of the line, quality, professional head that puts others to shame. If you've never used a top tier head, it is an eye opening experience that will improve your tripod camera work.
The retail price for the 3AS head is: $1,225. I'm asking $850. Shipping will be additional.
Here are a couple of reviews of the Vinten 3AS tripod head:
http://www.dvinfo.net/article/production/camsupport/vinten-vision-3-as-tripod-4-of-4.html
http://philipbloom.net/2009/06/12/video-review-of-new-vinten-vision-as-line-of-tripod-heads/
Infinitely adjustable Perfect Balance
LF drag system
Sideload system for rapid camera attachment
Weighs just 2.8 kg / 6.2 lbs*
*including pan bar, camera plate and bowl clamp
Capacity Range:
2.0 to 5.0 kg / 4.4 to 11.0 lbs
Tilt Range:
±90˚
Ball Base:
75 mm
I am very happy with the one that I do use. This is not a cheap head that settles after a tilt or keeps moving after a pan. Once you balance the payload and adjust the counterbalance system, it is possible (depending on payload) to achieve perfect balance through +- 90 degree tilts/pan combinations. This head will stop your camera where you want it with no drifting after the fact, even when your camera is at full telephoto. This is a top of the line, quality, professional head that puts others to shame. If you've never used a top tier head, it is an eye opening experience that will improve your tripod camera work.
The retail price for the 3AS head is: $1,225. I'm asking $850. Shipping will be additional.
Here are a couple of reviews of the Vinten 3AS tripod head:
http://www.dvinfo.net/article/production/camsupport/vinten-vision-3-as-tripod-4-of-4.html
http://philipbloom.net/2009/06/12/video-review-of-new-vinten-vision-as-line-of-tripod-heads/
Infinitely adjustable Perfect Balance
LF drag system
Sideload system for rapid camera attachment
Weighs just 2.8 kg / 6.2 lbs*
*including pan bar, camera plate and bowl clamp
Capacity Range:
2.0 to 5.0 kg / 4.4 to 11.0 lbs
Tilt Range:
±90˚
Ball Base:
75 mm