Comments about Slik Slik 504QF-II Video Fluid Head with Pan Lock with Quick Release, Supports 11 lbs.:

Special Note: This product is only the Tripod Head - the tripod legs are not included.

I purchased the 504QF II to replace a damaged 503QF Tripod head. The 503QF and 504QF tripod parts are interchangeable. The 504QF II adds a single bubble level to the head.

I primarily use the tripod for Videography. It has very smooth fluid-like horizontal and vertical panning.

Tension can be easily adjusted for 3 directions of movement (horizontal, vertical and 90 degree tilt.

The head's arm is longer than a photo tripod's allowing slower, more gradual pan motion. The arm's position can be rotated such that it slightly angled up/down or left/right depending on panning motion desired.

The base plate that attaches to the video camera uses key head allowing for quick and easy installation on/off the video camera. No coin or screw driver required! It also quickly releases/installs onto the tripod head.

While outer coating of the parts are plastic, they all contain metal threads and inserts making for a very sturdy platform.

I recommend using this tripod head with Slik's 500QF series tripod legs. While the head to base uses a standard 1/4 screw it also has a 1 1/2 diameter metal plate to better distribute the camera's weight onto the tripod. Most photography tripod legs use a much smaller connection plate.