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I’ve got a vanguard heavy tripod and the head that came with it seems to have some slop in it, considering replacing it for better imagery. What’s your favorite head for a spotter, mines a 65mm?
Thanks
Jon
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I drive alotta Manfrotto ballheads,for everything.
No need to go crazy,as a 496 will easily do it.....................
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If you are packing and want lighter weight, I'd look at the Manfrotto 700 RC2 fluid video head.
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No good in the cold.
Hint.
I wasn't guessing.
Re-hint.................
Brad says: "Can't fault Rick for his pity letting you back on the fire... but pity it was and remains. Nothing more, nothing less. A sad little man in a sad little dream."
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Best light weight fluid head with a pan handle is the Promaster SPCH20 Cine Head. It can support most spotters, is Arca Swiss and has a 1 year no fault warranty that we extend for forum members to lifetime!! Normally it is $89.99, members here pay $74.99 Here is a link to see it. Call us to order at this price https://cameralandny.com/spec-sheet.html?catalog[name]=ProMaster-Specialist-Series-SPCH20-Cine-Head-%232435-cine&catalog[product_guids][0]=1854190
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Broken link.
Hint..............
Brad says: "Can't fault Rick for his pity letting you back on the fire... but pity it was and remains. Nothing more, nothing less. A sad little man in a sad little dream."
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Don't know about your specific unit, but take it apart. One of Cookie's camera units was exhibiting a little play, and I found a couple screws inside that had backed out a bit and were allowing some movement. Good as new now.
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It's the head that came on a Vanguard Tracker 2 tripod. The loose part is the tilt, allows the head to go from horizontal to vertical (right edge pointing to three o clock, rotating up to 12 o clock as you sit behind it)
There's a screw and barrel there that I took apart last night and tightened up, but it seems like there's not much more to tighten, aluminum may have just worn riding on a steel shaft?
I'm going to go try some out and look at the suggestions and hints.
Thanks, I appreciate any help provided!
Jon
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