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from Midwest, US on 12/21/2009
Comments about Manfrotto Manfrotto 701HDV Pro Video Fluid Head with Quick Release - Supports 8.82 lbs.:
For the price, this is a fantastic starter fluid head. If you compare it to heads that cost more than $1k, you may find this one a little lacking, but if you're looking for a great introduction to fluid heads at low cost, this is the one.
I use with a 5D Mark II, and have been quite happy with it. The movement is smooth, the quick-release plate easy to use, and despite its low cost, it feels very solid. No regrets whatsoever on getting it.
At some point I may have the dough to drop on an ungodly expensive head, but for now, this does what I need
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from Placerville on 5/15/2009
Comments about Manfrotto Manfrotto 701HDV Pro Video Fluid Head with Quick Release - Supports 8.82 lbs.:
If I would have known that the adjustments was not controlled by the arm I would not have gotten it. SAD. But it works for all wide shots well. I have a 5d mk2 and a 70-200 and you will not want to go bigger on the lens than that with this head. It is very good but limited....The slide tenchen nob hits the body of the camera LAME.
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from Orlando, FL on 2/6/2009
Comments about Manfrotto Manfrotto 701HDV Pro Video Fluid Head with Quick Release - Supports 8.82 lbs.:
I bought this head for my 5D Mark II for video use. I have a tripod and monopod and one ball head. I bought this one but the plate is much bigger from the other forcing me to change plate anytime I want to switch from still to video. Therefore for my need this is not the best solution. The head is; however, very well built and the movement is smooth. I would keep it if I used only for video.