Which head for Slider and Tripod? at DVinfo.net

Richard Tetik · October 5th, 2012, 11:44 PM

Hi guys,

I am looking at getting a new head for a tripod and slider. I was looking at either the Manfrotto 501hdv, 502 or 701.

Because this will have to support an FS700 I thought that the larger 501 or 502 would be better. Now the 502 looks like the improved model. However, I'm not sure if there is a quick release system that I can use on the 502 head that can also be used on a Glidecam.

With the 501 head there is the 3433PL 577 Rapid Connect Adapter.
Amazon.com: Manfrotto 3433PL 577 Rapid Connect Adapter with Sliding Mounting Plate: Camera & Photo
Does anyone know of a system that would work for the Glidecam and the 502 head? Otherwise i'm just going to get the 501.

Or to completely confuse, for the slider, should I actually be looking for a ball head?

Thanks,
Richard

Taky Cheung · October 6th, 2012, 01:13 AM

I recently purchased this ball head for my slider. I like it very much.

Amazon.com: Pro Heavy Duty Ball Head Quick Release Photo Ball Head Tripod Grip Action Ball Head for Gitzo Manfroto by Fancier 6664H: Camera & Photo

Richard Tetik · October 6th, 2012, 09:14 AM

Yeah.. cool little ball head.

I'm coming back to the idea of a fluid head however, and the 502 saga. Is there a quick release plate system for the 502 similar to the 577 rapid connect which is for the 701 and 501?

Thanks,
Rich

Phillip Palacios · October 7th, 2012, 09:00 PM

I use the 701 with my setup, but since my normal head is a libec rh35 I needed a system that woul let me quickly change setups. I ended up with a bunch of these:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/5563-REG/Manfrotto_394_394_Low_Profile_Quick.htmlMy setup is easily changed, bare camera, sticks, slider, rig with mattebox, slider on slicks etc...
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October 5th, 2012, 11:44 PM	#1
Richard Tetik Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Sydney Posts: 32	Which head for Slider and Tripod? Hi guys, I am looking at getting a new head for a tripod and slider. I was looking at either the Manfrotto 501hdv, 502 or 701. Because this will have to support an FS700 I thought that the larger 501 or 502 would be better. Now the 502 looks like the improved model. However, I'm not sure if there is a quick release system that I can use on the 502 head that can also be used on a Glidecam. With the 501 head there is the 3433PL 577 Rapid Connect Adapter. Amazon.com: Manfrotto 3433PL 577 Rapid Connect Adapter with Sliding Mounting Plate: Camera & Photo Does anyone know of a system that would work for the Glidecam and the 502 head? Otherwise i'm just going to get the 501. Or to completely confuse, for the slider, should I actually be looking for a ball head? Thanks, Richard

October 6th, 2012, 01:13 AM	#2
Taky Cheung Inner Circle Join Date: May 2007 Location: Los Angeles, USA Posts: 2,114	Re: Which head for Slider and Tripod? I recently purchased this ball head for my slider. I like it very much. Amazon.com: Pro Heavy Duty Ball Head Quick Release Photo Ball Head Tripod Grip Action Ball Head for Gitzo Manfroto by Fancier 6664H: Camera & Photo Amazon.com: Pro Heavy Duty Ball Head Quick Release Photo Ball Head Tripod Grip Action Ball Head for Gitzo Manfroto by Fancier 6664H: Camera & Photo __________________ LA Color Pros Blog RODE Authorized Reseller . Comer LED Camera Lights . TakyBox HTML5 Menu Generator

October 6th, 2012, 09:14 AM	#3
Richard Tetik Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Sydney Posts: 32	Re: Which head for Slider and Tripod? Yeah.. cool little ball head. I'm coming back to the idea of a fluid head however, and the 502 saga. Is there a quick release plate system for the 502 similar to the 577 rapid connect which is for the 701 and 501? Thanks, Rich

October 7th, 2012, 09:00 PM	#4
Phillip Palacios Major Player Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 233	Re: Which head for Slider and Tripod? I use the 701 with my setup, but since my normal head is a libec rh35 I needed a system that woul let me quickly change setups. I ended up with a bunch of these: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/5563-REG/Manfrotto_394_394_Low_Profile_Quick.htmlMy setup is easily changed, bare camera, sticks, slider, rig with mattebox, slider on slicks etc... p __________________ always learning www.phillippalacios.com