Would this be a good option to purchase with the Dolica AX620B100 62-Inch Proline Tripod and Ball Head?
372475
Yes, I got the pistol grip head to use with this tripod and I have been very happy with the combination. I have been using them together for over an year. Because this head makes the tripod longer than with the head it comes with, I put it grip first in the tripod bag so that the feet are sticking out of the bag and zip it closed as much as it will go, I don't have any problems with it that way.
372476
Depends on what you want to use it for and if you don't mind swapping out heads (do you really need the ballhead?). I use it on a tripod similar to the AX620B100 as well as a carbon fiber Vanguard ABEO pro for macro photography, it works great and helps when positioning is essential. The only draw back is that it doesn't have a remote cable release connector which I find helpful. It's a heavy duty grip, weighs a few pounds if you don't mind lugging it around,but stays put under heavy loads (a Cannon 1DS with a 70-200mm IS Telephoto attached) and normally comes with two quick release plates. I've only broken on in the span of 10 years and that was in sub zero conditions. Depends on what you want to use it for and if you don't mind swapping out heads (do you really need the ballhead?). I use it on a tripod similar to the AX620B100 as well as a carbon fiber Vanguard ABEO pro for macro photography, it works great and helps when positioning is essential. The only draw back is that it doesn't have a remote cable release connector which I find helpful. It's a heavy duty grip, weighs a few pounds if you don't mind lugging it around,but stays put under heavy loads (a Cannon 1DS with a 70-200mm IS Telephoto attached) and normally comes with two quick release plates.... » Read More Depends on what you want to use it for and if you don't mind swapping out heads (do you really need the ballhead?). I use it on a tripod similar to the AX620B100 as well as a carbon fiber Vanguard ABEO pro for macro photography, it works great and helps when positioning is essential. The only draw back is that it doesn't have a remote cable release connector which I find helpful. It's a heavy duty grip, weighs a few pounds if you don't mind lugging it around,but stays put under heavy loads (a Cannon 1DS with a 70-200mm IS Telephoto attached) and normally comes with two quick release plates. I've only broken on in the span of 10 years and that was in sub zero conditions. « Show Less
372477
If you already have a ball head then no don't get this cause then you will have 2 different ball heads at the same time
372478
if you need to hold something that is pretty heavy. I use it for a telescope. it would be silly for a point and shot camera. I would think it would work really well for a SLR with Zoom.
372479
I consider this as a must for me. Easy to use and much better than a tripod mount. Excellent and very well made for the money. Give it a try.
372480
I dont know. I bought it to use with the FT6694T Carbon Fiber Tripod Base legs Hight1630mm/64"Item # 120829364780 that I bought on Ebay. It works well with that tripod. You might compare the two and see if the one you are interested in has the features the one I bought has.
372481
I use my my Pistol grip head with a monopod that did not come with a ball head.Your tripod has one, so you will end up with 2 devices that do the same thing. I believe the Pistol grip is easier to use.
372482
No need for a ball head. Any tripod and tripod dolly with a stroboflip on top of grip. Great for studio work.
2161374
The F1 has six quarter inch receivers, I would thick it would. I can't say for sure because I do not own a ball head. I currently have a Manfrotto Bogen Pan head mount tripod.
2217532
I strongly recommend against this Sunpak 620 pistol grip head as I stated in my review earlier it is not strong enough to hold a heavy camera. The quick release lock can easily break after modest usage. I bought a Oben BA-2 Ball Head with an adapter to fit on the Sunpak Pro 423PX tripod and it has been working very well.
1998998
Unless they have changed the way this tripod is assembled, I would be careful buying it. The head, on the one I had, was GLUED on and not screwed on. After some time, it came loose and put my camera at risk of falling. I contacted the manufacturer and expressed my concern. I would check with the manufacturer to see whether they have corrected this problem.
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As far as I can tell, ther should be no issues with attaching another brand of BallHead or other tripod head, as there are the typical 1/4-20 threads on top, which is standard for any tripod I've worked with. Hope this helps, good shooting!
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I have been using this tripod for my Nikon D3100 with an 18-200mm lens attached. I have used two ball heads from Manfrotto: the 327RC2 and the 486RC2. The 327RC2 is very efficient to use with the squeeze grip and easily supports the weight of the D3100 plus lens. The 486RC2 worked smoothly but took a bit more time turning the tightening knob.
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Not a necessity, but a good quality ball head would provide more functionality both for the tripod and whatever camera/lens you use. This is a lightweight tripod so the large camera with large lens will be a challenge.
2180019
I believe so. I've used it with the Ravelli APLT2 50" Light Weight Aluminum Tripod.
1377161
The tripod has a 75mm bowl. There should be no problem using that 75mm bowl head.
1638783
This is my first Tripod ball head purchase. Upon close inspection and trial I found a 3/16" allen screw. I attempted to loosen but it was securly attached and I did not want to attempt using brut force our placing the head in a vice. I have found this ball head to be quite adequate for my purposes. I have mounted a Canon 7D plus a 70-300mm Canon lens with a tripod collar. I hope this is some help for you.
316535
If you are only looking for tilt head only it should work fine. You may be better off with a ball head that will tilt and pan right and left. I use this Oben on my monopod w/ a tele lens for shooting sports and have been very happy with it.
1125116
I don't know. But I do know that although this is a quite good tripod for the money it will not replace a high quality tripod that a semi pro or pro photographer would use. In my opinion if you want to invest in additional heads you will quickly spend more than you invested in this tripod. You would be better off just buying this tripod again if damaged or you lose the head.
1527896
That ball head will definitely work with this tripod. As long as the head has threads on the bottom (they all do) and a mounting plate to screw to the bottom of the camera you're all set.
2200891
I looked at my Rokinon monopod. Like my tripods, it has a shoe with a camera screw that detaches from the unit. I haven't ever given much thought to using a 'ball head' on a monopod.
2020155
I ended up getting a ballhead because the grip is too big--i want it to be smaller profile and portable. I got the Manfrotto head 494RC2. It's a smaller base than designed for this tripod but it works and is cheap: Manfrotto 494RC2 Ball Head with Quick Release Replaces Manfrotto 484RC2
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It has been working fine with my photo equipment. I am very careful with my cameras and the tripods (yes I have three tripods). I have not had any problems neither with the head nor the legs of this one. But I am an old man in my mid 60's so I am careful and fully "cognizant" of what I am doing with a 6K to 10 K camera systems. So, my tripods are neither abused nor mishandled. Now, if you are to invest in a "better", hence more expensive, ball-head, then go ahead and spend some more and get a much better tripod. I hear that the best carbon fiber tripods from Europe cost close to $1000.00 or more. I declare that I am neither the manufacturer nor the seller of this item. Therefore, I have no data on its strength and endurance. Contact the manufacturer for such unwise questions instead asking another customer of this tripod unit. I have been happy with it.
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Head detaches from tripod. It's a ball head. I use this tripod/head for video all the time. It's not incredible heavy, so if there is a lot of ground vibration (people jumping, heavy equipment, etc.) it might not be the best choice, but it's easy to set up/transport, the fluid head is really surprising for the price, and I've definitely got my money's worth out of it --over and over.