I just picked up a manfrotto 190 pro 3 tripod off craigslist and now I'm trying to figure out what head would be best for me. I would like to go to a couple camera stores to check out some options. What do you guys like? Fluid or pan head?
Fluid head or pan/tilt head
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25contender
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I have a fluid pan head and a pan head. Both are to heavy to carry. I use a pistol grip type ball head now much lighter. I think The pans are good from the truck or short ventures but to much weight for long trips.
woodtick
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I've had problems with my fluid head getting extremely stiff when it's below 20*F, Pan heads seem to do better in the colder temps. Both are heavy and I only use them on day hunts, any type of backpack hunt I'm using a ball head. No matter what you get make sure it has quick release plates!!
Nice, good tips guys. Im looking at the vanguard ph 31 and promaster 6160. I know they are kind of heavy pan heads but i think im willing to take the trade off. Any of you guys have experience with these heads
Just an update to the thread, I picked up a vanguard ph-111v today which is a fluid head but only weighs in at 14 ounces so I like the trade off. I will post thoughts after I play with it a little bit.