Slik AF2100 Pistol Grip Head with Quick Release

2020-11-30T08:14:47

does what it's supposed to do with my canon 5dm3 and long lens.

MIKE D.

2015-09-29T08:19:37

SLIK AF2100 head will not lock in position - its only a few years old and there is a rotational movement that will not lock. when I tip the head in the portrait mode, it will not keep position. I had trouble with the quick release button as well but I managed to get that fixed with a little cleaning. Is there any repair shop for these heads?

EDWARD P.

2012-08-01T21:00:00

I have gone through two of these. They don't last. Cheap construction. Won't hold the camera at an angle. Top rubber piece glue breaks down and slips.

TB

2012-03-09T19:00:00

Perfect solution for my wife's D90 w/18-200 lens. So easy to use and it allows her free range of motion on our phot excursions.

ELLIOT C.

2011-10-09T21:00:00

It does it's job in certain situations.But the head does not stay in tight position on the tripod screw. It loosens up frequently and the head need to be retightened frequently on the top of the tripod. Secondly, I have a canon 70-300, f4-5.6 lens (which is not a very heavy lens), it tends to sag down when shooting in portrait mode,and it does not hold it's position well.

ABDUL Q.

2011-09-17T21:00:00

The trigger eliminates the knobs & levers I needed to loosen/tighten on my previous tripod head has made using our tripod easier for me because of arthritis in my hands.

ELLIOT C.

2009-10-12T21:00:00

The directions do not mention the ability to remove the mounting screw to allow for 1/4 inch attachment to the tripod legs, but once I removed it, it mounted perfectly. I'm very happy with this product. It's a bit heavy but I feel confident it will support my camera.

LJ

2008-12-28T19:00:00

Range of motion is a bit limited but you can work around it. Easy to use and holds position well.Bob

Bob

2008-07-22T21:00:00

I bought this instead of a traditional ball head, thinking that it would be a good replacement. For the most part, it is. The controls are a little confusing, but that may correct itself as I get more accustomed the the triggers, etc. Fitting the camera to the head leaves me a little shakey and fearful that it's not going to connect and I'm going to lose my camera and lens to a fall. It's a good idea, though, and I'm hoping to get more accustomed to it as time goes on. I have used the grip simply as a pistol grip to steady a hand-held lens and it does help.

George F.

2008-06-25T21:00:00

Utilize this head for a Slik Sprint Mini and a Gorillapod. Top feature is the quick detach mount so all of my cameras can be fitted with the mounting base and snapped on for quick shots with a DSLR or my Canon Video camera. Quick to adjust and lock in place. Great design.

Bruce S.

2008-05-07T21:00:00

I use this in wedding photography, long exposure, micro photography,and any time I use my tripod. This is super easy to use and has greatly enhanced my photography and made composing much easier. I love this product and have recommended it to everyone in my photo club.

Nikonshooter

2008-05-02T21:00:00

I have recently moved from a disposable "Quantaray" tripod to a Hakuba Carbon Fiber with a Magnesium head. The head that came with the Hakuba was solidly built, but was a pain to adjust. Enter the Slik AF2100. I was intrigued by the pistol grip and was ready to throw the original Hakuba out the window. The head feels very solidly made. There is no creep, even with a relatively heavy and unbalanced zoom lens. I have done 60" exposures with very good results. I have never seen or used a tripod head that was this easy to adjust. After you get used to it, it is second nature to grab the handle and point. Just watch where your other hand is. I was holding the top of the tripod (where the head mounts), and I managed to pinch the skin between thumb and other fingers. No broken skin, but plenty of cursing and burst capillaries. It is hard, if not impossible to shoot straight up, because the grip gets in the way.

Gabriel J.

2008-03-07T19:00:00

Took a bit getting used to the setup, but easy once you master it. Heavy feeling, but very smooth, quick, and accurrate when set up.

GaryJ

2007-09-25T21:00:00

The SLIK has provided me with the range of motion I needed while on the tripod. Quick, easy removal of camera when needing to handhold the shot. Rapid repositioning of the camera on the tripod. Other than the fact it is a bit heavy, I can find no fault with it. Unit rotates almost 360 degrees and can point straight downwards for that overhead macro shot. Any angle in between is there for the taking.

DAVID R.

2007-08-10T21:00:00

Recently purchased a SLIK of my own and darned glad I did. It makes repositioning of the camera on the tripod a simple maneuver. The quick disconnect makes going off tripod a breeze. Taking those overhead closeups is simple with the cutout in the base which allows 90 degree tilt downward of the camera. The trigger grip makes it so effortless that you can concentrate on the subject and not camera positioning with knobs and clamps. Great product. If only it weighed half as much...but then it probably wouldn't have the ruggedness I so enjoy.

DAVID R.

2007-02-11T19:00:00

Super range of movement and instantaneous clamping makes the Slik a real pleasure to use. The quick release platforms have a neat lock, so that one's camera/lens are never in danger of crashing to the ground.

Dave

2007-02-04T19:00:00

I can't imagine being without this pistol grip. The quick release makes it easy to change cameras.

Angelo