Geared Heads

[matt (gravy)]

Hi all,

if anyone is considering upgrading to a geared tripod head I can definately recommend it. I used mine for the first time today and it saved me a lot of time. They definately take a lot of hassle out of composition.

I got a manfrotto 410 which is really solid and has a great base plate. At just over 100 quid they are also a bit of a bargain.

Matt

[ehasler]

Yeah, I've been using the 410 for a while now, and I'd second that

[V6GTO]

But where#s the best/cheapest place to buy?

Martin.

[poah]

I use an RC222 simple and easy to use what would the benfit be over that head?

[simpo two]

V6GTO said:

But where#s the best/cheapest place to buy?

You could try Aspen of Hereford (eBay seller) or Warehouse Express, who sell all the Manfrotto range.

[ehasler]

poah said:

I use an RC222 simple and easy to use what would the benfit be over that head?

If you need to have the image composed exactly, for example using a spirit level and aiming to get an object lined up in a certain way, it's so much easier with a geared head as you can move the camera by very small amounts on just one axis without affecting the other two.

Perfect for stuff like landscapes or shots where you can take your time, but not much benefit if you shoot quickly.

[poah]

ehasler said:

poah said: I use an RC222 simple and easy to use what would the benfit be over that head? If you need to have the image composed exactly, for example using a spirit level and aiming to get an object lined up in a certain way, it's so much easier with a geared head as you can move the camera by very small amounts on just one axis without affecting the other two. Perfect for stuff like landscapes or shots where you can take your time, but not much benefit if you shoot quickly.

ah got ya - so you just turn the knob to move it then.