Fluid head help

Im thinking about purchasing a Muddy tree arm but am confused as to what head to purchase. I dont want to spend very much on one. Any recommendations?

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Depends on how much you want to spend and how big the camera you are using is. The Manfrotto 701 is a good head but i believe it got replaced by the MVH500AH but i could be wrong, I have the 701 and it works great.

 

I dont use a handy cam hd but will be buying a good camera that I can attach mics to in the next year or so.

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^Very good advice^

 

Looking to spend around 120. I may be dreaming tho. Is this feasible?

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Yes it is feasible. I bought this head to use on my Lone Wolf camera arm and I love it. Here is a link below.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00009R6NZ/ref=oh_details_o02_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

Where are some good places to look?

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You can get a Manfrotto 701HDV for that price. It's a very good head and will work on larger cameras if you upgrade. Unless you plan on paying for two, just buy a good one the first time. They are one of the more important parts of the system. You want smooth video, without the camera jerking everytime you move it. A good head will do that, a cheap one will leave you frustrated with your final product.

 

Manfrotto 701HDV Pro Fluid Video Mini Head 701HDV B&H Photo

You can find one cheaper on Ebay.

 

Your right ill just save up and make my budget enough for a quality head thanks. Placing the order now for my Muddy tree arm.

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Just ordered the muddy outfitter arm and a wicked saw for $10. A work incentive paid the rest! Cant beat that.

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Pole saw or hand saw?

 

Just the hand saw.

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I posted this link below in the comment above. I hope this helps.


http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

Is it steady and smooth? What do you like about it?

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I bought a "cheap" camera arm on amazon (like $25) & it actually works really well. I wasn't looking to make TV shows or anything but just wanted to get the "kill" shots on video so I had something to look back on to double check shot placement, deer behavior (post shot) etc. I have an older sony handycam (wedding gift) that my wife agreed to let me use & I was in business.


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Good to know! I was going to buy a cheaper one but when my company gave me 150 bucks for cabelas I figured Id spoil myself. Lol

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