Tripod Head Suggestion

I need some help purchasing a new tripod head for my oldie (but a goodie) Bogen camera tripod. I want to start shooting some still/static videos in my studio of guitar playing. In other words, the camera will not be panning and tilting while shooting.
I will be using my EOS 5D MKIV and the Tascam DR-60D MKII Audio Recorder both attached to the tripod.

Any help will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks.

 

Excellent. Thank you.
Can you recommend a specific model number?

Thanks again!

 

Like this?
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/827210-REG/Manfrotto_MVH502AH_75Mm_Flat_Head.html

 

I do a fair bit of video work with my 60D and use a standard tripod head, if it is not being rotated or move that should also serve you well, keeps the cost down a bit too.

 

Just a second thought, I also use a rather old 70 style tripod that allows me to rotate smoothly and move the camera up and down then lock with the handle, purchased from a Op shop rather cheap, could also be a place to look, you don't always need new.

 

After examining my old tripod and Joystick Head, I did uncover some mechanical problems due to some damage it incurred over time.
So, I went ahead and upgraded the whole shootin' match with the Manfrotto 502AH head and 475B tripod.

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/853561-REG/Manfrotto_475B_Professional_Tripod_Legs.html

 

This post may be a little late as you have purchased a new tripod and head, this is a picture of a tripod head I purchased from my local charity shop fo 10 dollars, usable gear for a cheap price is out there, all you have to do is look.
It is well made and in good condition.

 

probably something i will be looking at in the near future (some muppet wants me to go shoot sunsets or something...........) .
the only tripod head i've ever had was a home made one from bits and bobs years ago.
i may be best off taking my camera and lens to a camera shop and test out some stuff.

at the moment i'm thinking for landscape and stationary stuff where i have lots of time to compose i would want a head that has 3 axis adjustment independent from each other (unlike a ball type they one know loosens every axis.)

i suppose the best question to ask at the moment is what tripod heads are you landscape smudgers using, the mounting point will be a canon ef tripod mount as i have those on my two sigma to m mount, that way its best balanced camera/lens wise.
i will be looking at getting a quick release as well, something else i've never had yet.

i may also get a light weight but sturdy tripod that can go flat / low to the ground if need be.

 

Works great for general use but useless for panoramas, I have lent it to one of my students so he is trying it out with his 500mm lens. I will find out in a couple of weeks time what he thinks.

 

A Manfrotto 496RC2 ball head, quick release, with a couple of spare plates.

I know that buying tripods is never as exciting as a new lens or camera. But if you use a tripod a lot or you are going to, I would suggest you get a decent one. Make sure it is stable when it is extended to your eye height, however tall you are. Also think about the future, will will buy heavier gear? A longer zoom, or a fast telephoto? Will it take the weight? Is it stable?

Brilliant idea, I like your thinking. Then you can see what is available.

Gary

 

My advice is don't buy those cheap plastic ones, one of my students lost the accessory plate to his tripod and purchased one, when he could not get the accessory plate at the time, it would move with the smallest bit of wind, even with his camera bag hang off of it.
He is running around with my Joystick head on his tripod at the moment, hope he gives it back.

 

https://www.parkcameras.com/p/93763...nfrotto-808-3-way-head-with-rc4-quick-release.
Manfrotto 808 3-Way Head with RC4 Quick Release.
what you think of this head?

the use will be with medium size landscape lens, and studio lens, i don't use tripod for wildlife at the moment as i'm using a 100-400mm hand held, if i get the 150-600 then i will be getting a wimbly head (typo) and take to location and stay put sort of deal.
as for the tripod for the 808 landscape it would need to be one that has no center pole so it can go flat, i may decide to get a specific flat mini one for that and go for a manfrotto tripod, all the manfrotto ones seem to have center poles, although i have noticed i can probably change them for a stubby center.

i'm not a great one for lugging loads of stuff around so light weight and compact is probably high on the list, though i'm not sure i want to shell out high price for a carbo one, might have to get something cheap but sturdy to see how much i want to use it.

i had a look at 3047 over here in uk didn't see it readily available, mostly in the usa that one?

 

Looks good.

Just to throw an idea out there for you, would this work for you?

https://www.parkcameras.com/p/6375994W/tripod-heads/benro/gd3wh-precision-geared-tripod-head

I am not 100% what your needs are.

Gary

 

yes, geared was also something i was thinking, i hadn't got around to looking at those yet, i can see tripods and heads are starting to create a second rabbit hole, i'm holding off on getting 600mm+ at the moment as i'm wanting to bugger off out of london and head to either the east or west coast of uk in the very near future, there are quite a few nice multi room homes that closed up during lockdown at reasonable prices, saw a 17 bed home in great yarmouth for 435k but it didn't have enough garage space.
anyway, tripods, for now i need a head for studio stuff using long exposure, light/dark, splash etc, i do have c stands near to completion so i can get away with just a head for that but i would like to do some light and water trails / motion stuff too so thats where a tripod would be useful, though not an absolute must. a proper tripod design would be easier to buy than make due to the lighter materials used.

Any heads up on a light weight but decent tripod with no long center pole, prefer twist grip legs than lever.
you guys are a great help