Hello,

I own the SILK 700dx tripod system. It is not bad but the head is not very good for pans.

I seem to be able to upgrade to a Slik SBH-550 Professional Ball Head.

But I have never used a ball head before. Can you do normal pans with a ball head?

Here is a link to the head:

Slik SBH-550 Professional Ball Head: Berger Brothers (http://www.berger-bros.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=SLI618625)

I need the tripod for a video camera (hmc-150) so pans are important.

Any guidance would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Simon

You want a "fluid head" for video use. Ball heads are for stationary shots.

Thanks. That is what I thought.

I appreciate the information.

Simon

Hello,

thanks for the information. Makes sense.

Simon