Slik 504QF-II Video Fluid Head with Pan Lock and Quick Release, Supports 11 lbs

2020-01-27T14:09:09

THE OVER ALL USE OF THE PAN HEAD IS RIGHT ON , BUT WHAT I USE IT FOR ITS ON THE HEAVY SIDE.

Robert J.

2018-07-06T09:11:37

I bought this as an add-on for my SLIK tripod, which came with a 3-way head. It is an excellent fluid head. My only complaint is that the 3-way mounts with a 1/4x20 thread and this mounts with the next size bigger threads. So to change I have to invert the mount on the tripod. You have to remove the mount and flip it over (one side has 1/4x20 and the other has the bigger screw). It's not hard, but wastes a couple minutes changing. They should have made both heads use the same thread size. Overall, the tripod and both heads are great, I just wish they were easier to interchange.

TIM B.

2011-09-18T21:00:00

Horizontal movements are just OK, but vertical movements are very smooth.

Gary

2009-02-24T19:00:00

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.

Mitzvah M.