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Question: Is a head required to mount a camera to this tripod, even for still photography?
Document: From my amateur experience in media this tripod is great for the price. its still holds up after use and the rubber feet are still holding up even though I read reports this had a problem. These legs hold up my manfrotto fluid video head with the problem. i use this to mount my dlsr camera and even my compact slider/dolly with no problem.
This is my first tripod and I'm really impressed with the construction. It is a solid weight and built to last. I like the quick adjustments that can be made and the tripod can be placed in multiple configurations. As a newbie, I totally missed the fact that I was purchasing tripod legs ONLY (as clearly stated in the Amazon description). Be aware that you will still need to buy some type of ball-head mount to attach the camera.
VERY pleased with this tripod, truly the best I have had yet.A good match for my Canon 40D and for any similar or even full frame size DSLR.There is plenty of room to grow with this tripod.Use it regularly for still photography, love the horizontal ability and use that for macro all the time, and most recently bought a Manfrotto Fluid Head for video use as well.
If you are even considering buying a cheaper or more generic tripod, rethink your decision and look at this Manfrotto Tripod. It's very sturdy and relatively lightweight for the amount of strength that it provides. Also, the heads are interchangeable, so while you will have to buy the head separately, it gives you much more flexibility in terms of the application of the tripod. For example, you might want a different head for filming than the one you would use for still photography.
I'm an idiot and didn't realize that you need to buy a head to actually mount your camera to the tripod. Otherwise than that it's great :)
As I stated in my review for the Manfrotto 498RC2 Ball Head with Quick Release Replaces Manfrotto 488RC2, I was not overly excited about the cost of jumping into a professional tripod to match my professional camera gear simply out of habit as I've made due with an old tripod for 10 years.The biggest thing that helped my make the leap was watching the video on this product page. Seeing how simply the tripod moved from a vertical to a horizontal mount and back grabbed my attention. What an amazing design.
I bought this tripod not for photography but precision rifle shooting. Matched with a proper ball head and a solid rest this tripod does everything I want and more. I can use it standing sitting or even prone. The versatility in the design allow the rest to be as close as a few inches to the ground. Great for off position or positions were you do not have a level surface to shoot from. It takes a bit of practice as there is a little more flex from some positions.
This tripod is awesome!Pros: Sturdy. Even with the variable leg angles it still doesn't budge.Customizable. From the angle of your shot to the items you place on the head, it's incredible what a little bit of creativity and the right tools can get you!Cons: Being so sturdy and a little bit heavier than my previous tripod, I have to hand-carry it everywhere vs. attaching it to my bag.
She's a beautiful, sturdy beast... smooth motion, solid clicks to the leg positions. It's not a lightweight, but that was a plus for me since the goal was a rock-solid tripod. A great match with the Vanguard SBH-250 ball mount. Only down-side so far: I wish it fit in a carry-on bag, but I knew when making the purchase that it wouldn't, so still 5 stars.
Very stable! Don't be fooled by cheep tripods. If you need decent quality long exposure pictures - this is one of the best. I use it with Manfrotto 496RC2 Ball Head. It holds still my Nikon camera with heavy 28-300 lens.
Answer: Yes, you will need some form of head. I believe the tripod has a 3/8" thread for a head mount, the head will have a 1/4" thread for the camera mount.