Tripod Fluid Head Pan Tilt Head with Quick Release Plate and Handle, Metal Camera Tripod Head Compatible with Arca Swiss for Compact Video Cameras DSLR Cameras, Load up to 6.6lb/3kg, GM24

Great quality, well built, easy to install on your tripod

Works as advertised

I have three sets of good binoculars from $400-$3500 and 3 people in my family using them who I have to equip with complete setups of tripods, bino studs and adapters, and of course ball heads/ pan heads...My best in the group is the Sirui VA-5... A little research will say this is a popular choice. It doesn't dissapoint... I was looking for the "budget" fluid panhead for a Maven C1 setup, which is a fairly small (cheaper-$400) bino setup. I tried a few including the Cayer H6, K6, Manfrotto HV, and this Neewer fluid head. This was the lowest cost by far.Aside from the excellent ergonomics and light, comfortable, compact size, and nice all Aluminum construction - there was not much good to say about this out of the box. However, I found that basically EVERY panhead I tried under $100 ALL suffered from the same deal-breaking issues (which I would call defects)... The problems are thus:1) The horizontal rotation is extremely stiff. Way too much tension. Turning clockwise it's just unscrewing itself from the tripod.... And if you are thinking maybe I didn't loosen the tension nut, yes I did. I REMOVED it in fact. It is just really hard to turn.2) Vertical panning (up and down) is inconsistent pressure and again overly stiff AND not smooth or consistent.3) Everything feels slightly "gritty" feeling out of the box. (Turned out to be air bubbles or the crackling from the super sticky fluid they use in these things.4) Apparently from some online research, it seems that these sub$100 fluid panheads are not really "fluid" pressure but rather SPRINGs provide the pressure? This is exactly how it feels, so I assume this is correct. This provides a very inconsistent experience.So why did I give this 4 stars (after modifying my review)? I'll tell you why...This thing is FIXABLE! (and it only cost me like $30... so yeah... yay fixing.)1) Remove the tension/ locking nuts for BOTH vertical and horizontal panning.2) WD40 and a rag. Spray in holes. "That's what sh... nevermind"... Just have your rag handy to catch all the grease and spin that head and tip it and move it around to work in the WD40 or solvent.3) Get some thin, (viscous) low friction grease (like sewing machine grease) or skateboard bearing lubricant. Put several drops in those holes Both holes and spin it X-axis and tip it back and forth Y-Axis and really work it around.When you are done, friction will feel like it was cut at least in half and the "crackling/gritty" feeling when spinning will be entirely gone.For $30, this makes a great cheap, lightweight little binocular tripod setup for cheap binos like Mavens or Vortex... Paired with a Fanaue Binocular Tripod adapter (S1 or S2-01) and you can have a WAY better little glassing/tripod setup than I ever had (for about $50 combined).... Add a SLIK Sprint 150 Tripod for only $60 (the best tripod you can buy for around $50... again trust me I've tried MANY) and for right ABOUT $100 you have a really SOLID little budget binocular setup for both standing and sitting while glassing.Honorable mention (same issues and modifications required) would be the Cayer H6... Really stiff but with some solvent, low friction grease and some time and effort, you can get it working OK. That's more like $50 so a little more than this fluid head, but if you want a little more heft/weight (which gives more stability) that's the second best value option.Otherwise, the best budget option is simple tried and true BALL head. I have had several and the Arctisse NB36? I think was the best ball head for cheap.But if you are trying to build a setup for about $100 including the tripod, fluid head/ball head, and tripod adapter (for attaching to your binoculars) you basically are left to choose between this and a ball head, and this (modified as described) is slightly better in my opinion.I am pairing this my my $400 Maven C1 10x42s and my daughter will use this on my next trip. So everything combined, including taxes, for under $600... (and we did the Leupold GO Afield Binocular Harness XF) so that includes bino harness.When I first started I was using a BI-pod with a terrible adapter on a pair of Bushnell binos... This setup is AMAZING that she will be using in comparison.I will be using my Swarovski NL Pure 12x42 and Outdoorsman tripod adapter setup... I WOULD NOT recommend or trust my $3500 binoculars to this $30 fluid head or my described $100 setup, but for a cheap $400 setup with Maven C-series, Vortex Vipers, Leupolds... etc... This is a great entry level setup that could be really fine for years and years spotting wildlife.

Great product.

The media could not be loaded. Purchased this and the more expensive smallrig ch3 and this is wayy better. The smallrig could not handle my 6lb camera and its tilt was basically either loose or tight and jerky. This one can still do smooth tilt even when tight enough to hold my camera. Insane bang for buck here.

I am a serious birder, and was looking for a very light weight "travel" micro fluid head to go on my (equally light weight) Gitzo GT1545 tripod, to pair with a Nikon 65mm scope. I use the tripod with my camera sometimes (with a Gitzo head), and did not want to take two tripods on the plane, as I have done in the past. We use a very heavy Manfrotto tripod with the older version of the 128RC from home, but this set-up is very heavy. I also wanted an Arca-Swiss contact on top. Can not stand the 200PL plate used on the Manfrotto, as it always comes loose from the scope and is a pain. I have a nice Really Right Stuff plate for the camera, and could swap that out and put it on the fluid head.Did a lot of research and bought the Neewer Fluid head as a first try, more than ready to send back if it did not work. I have not fully tested it in the field, but my initial impressions are very good. It is well built, solid, yet incredibly light weight. Panning and tilting are great, with an easy ability to set the right about of tension. The scope is well balanced. Did not use the plate that came with the head, as it does not have the critical anti-twist bevel of the RRS version. The only draw back is the handle is short, and not bent, so it is really under the head of the scope, but it seems to handle well and I will be able to get use to the placement.Also, I had it in my shopping cart for a couple days, and eventually a $12.50 coupon showed up. That was enough to at least give it a try...

This is a big heavy tripod head, but in this case it is what I need for a big camera set up. Its pretty fluid and easy to use. It needs to be on a solid heavy tripod in my opinion. Not for carrying around on a hike etc in my opinion but fine for stationary locations.

This is an excellent light weight video head…especially when used in conjunction with a ifootage monopod. It pans and tilts with good control.