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(based on 3 ratings)
Brand: Gitzo
Located in: Tripods, Tripod Heads, Video Heads
Gitzo Video Fluid Head w/Quick Release, Supports up to 11 lbs
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Avg. Customer Rating:
 
4 stars
(based on 3 reviews)
100% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:
Attaches firmly(3), Stable(3)
 
Great value for the price
By IPSVerified Reviewer from VA on 3/19/2010
Pros:
Attaches Firmly, Good Stability, Strong Clamp
Cons:
Heavy
Best Uses:
Landscape/Scenery, Video, Wildlife
Describe Yourself:
Photo Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Gitzo Gitzo Video Fluid Head w/Quick Release, Supports up to 11 lbs:

I use this mainly for video. The G2380 head is quite large compare to my Canon HF11 HD camcorder, so the set up is very sturdy. Gitzo says it should be matched with their series 2 tripod, but I would recommend pairing it only with either an aluminum series 2 or a carbon fiber series 3. The heavy fluid head along with the torque exerting on the tripod during a panning movement will make the set up too top heavy for a series 2 carbon tripod. If you want to further improve the smoothness of your video shots, use a remote to control the start/stop and zooming functions. I also attach a loose rubber band on the handle bar and move the handle by dragging on the rubber band, thus eliminating any unwanted hand shakes.

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[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Better for still than video
By Ken from Minneapolis, MN on 1/12/2009
Pros:
Attaches Firmly, Good Stability, Large Range of Motion
Best Uses:
Photography, Stabilization
Describe Yourself:
Pro Photographer
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Gitzo Gitzo Video Fluid Head w/Quick Release, Supports up to 11 lbs:

Bought this several years ago for video and didn't like that it would stick from start up (motion). I'm primarily a still photographer and I now use it for shooting with long lenses (300 and 400mm). It works great for this. Track motion and shoot. The controls are ideally located all on one side. I control them with my left hand.

 
Excellent
By BennyVerified Purchaser from Australia on 4/17/2008
Pros:
Attaches Firmly, Good Stability, Large Range of Motion, Strong Clamp
Best Uses:
Long Exposures
Describe Yourself:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Gitzo Gitzo Video Fluid Head w/Quick Release, Supports up to 11 lbs:

Excellent unit. [...] thank you Adorama

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