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Posted by Rgr on 10/26/78 11:47
Jack Perry wrote:
> Well yes you do have to pay more for a better tripod head ----- I had a 502
> which developed a sticky spot in the tilt as well as the pan ---- I thought
> I could save a few bucks --- but I went back to my old O'Conner 50 until I
> could get a decent set of Vinten's -- but the cheapest "good" set cost me
> $2400
>
> The best tip anyone ever taught me years ago at the "Network That Dares to
> be Dull" was to to grab the tripod head with your hand: between your thumb
> and fourfingers-- not the pan handle, but the actual head--- and pan the
> camera with your wrist. It's harder to do
> but makes for a nice smooth pan -- even with a crappy tripod head
> --- JP
I've done that, but sometimes, like when shooting a football game in
cold weather, I'll use my head to pan the camera using the eyecup
against my cheek. My hands will be shaking too much to hold the handle.
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