Knowing that it may need a little graphite to help smooth things out, how does this head feel while simultaneously panning and tilting?
800025
I hate to say this but if I had it to do over again I would not buy this ball head. it has to many knob and handles when there are a lot out there that are easier to use. I do find it works good its just keeping straight what does what with this one....It was highly recommended to me so somebody really likes it. Manfrotto makes some awesome ball heads.
800026
The MANFROTTO 804RC2 works great as far as panning and tilting simultaneously is concerned. But, at times I did experience difficulty tightening the hold while it was in a tilted position...
800027
This is NOT a good video head. I use it only as a table top dolly head for product, for which it is just fine in holding a 5D Mk3 w/up to 3lbs of glass. Look at a Manfrotto 501 or 701 head if you are serious about smooth moves, Colombo. (I say that with respect & camaraderie!)
800028
You know, I have never used the pan and tilt at the same time. First off I am using this head with a DSLR and not a video camera. Having said that, I usually set the tilt and then just pan as I am shoot. I know this head seems to be real smooth as long as I don't snug it down too tight. I may try to put some graphite on it and just see as smooth it will make it operate. I do know you have to be careful using graphite as it will get all over EVERYTHING! Sorry I could not have been more help to you.
800029
I have had this tripod head since November 2008. It has not needed such a product as graphite. In fact, I would worry about it affecting the fine product that it is. Personally, I use one handle at a time, not two. If you need to do both at the same time, leave the tilting handle totally loose so you can pan with one hand and fire pictures with the other. I just did that and it is as smooooth as my hands are.
1291891
Understand, the fluid feature applies to panning, not tilting. Tilt is controlled by a handle that tightens a bolt. Not fluid, but reasonably smooth with practice. If you do a long shot and need a perfectly smooth tilt, this may be difficult to accomplish with this tripod. Much practice is needed. What you will notice is, at the end of the tilt motion, the image will stop and then move slightly back just a bit. Maybe you can edit that out, but a fluid motion into action is going to be problematic unless you practice a lot.
2101383
Not much. Child head will still go forward just not as much as without the tilt option.
1290685
It has a radial feeling... The best way I can describe this is lay your hand on the table palm-side down. Act like you are drawing an outline of your hand (like on a piece of paper). Where your imaginary pencil touches your hand while tracing is where the heat elements transfer.....
864964
Can't feel it AT all. It is very smooth flat Velcro. And it really sticks, not cheap. I had to pull hard to get it apart to make smaller fit. Once on it pretty much stays put. I have never noticed the Velcro or anything on the back of my head. You do have to adjust to your proper head size or it will slide during sleep. Hope it works for you.
1081721
No, the prisms are pretty much fixed. The other concern I would have is the narrow perspective, and the change in way visualized objects move, can make you feel unsteady.
123810
Seat padding is fine. Back support leans back a bit and I find myself unconsciously tilting my head forward. 8 hours, perhaps?
1076516
Botom connect with a normal plate to a tripod.if you wish to tilt or pan you definitely need an articulation of some sort so the answer is yes.
1943805
I would go by feel, if you don't feel the grit, not necessary to do that area. I can tell you though that my car went from feeling like sandpaper to silky smooth. Remember to never drop the clay on the ground.
1279295
Mine has the same feel to it. Doesn't seem to effect the performance but does make it feel cheap.
2258577
I can't speak for everyone, but for me, no, not at all. There are two indentations to cradle the neck and my shoulder tucks into the curve so that my neck feels very supported. I don't feel like I am at the edge or that my head will slip off at all. It is really nice have the two places to rest my head because I am one of those people who shifts the pillow when it is warm to find a cool spot. You can face either way in the indentation and when I am facing out (away from the center of the pillow) there is a generous hand width from my face to the edge of the pillow. The pillow has square edges and is firm, so it is not like a regular pillow that slopes away on the ends--you get the same support the entire width of the pillow.
856328
put in the head that you want then turn it on gradually turn it up touching it to your bare skin. you should feel mild sensation, just turn it up until you get the feeling you like.
850460
I have only used it for photography. You'd have to feel it for the slickness. Wish I could be more help.
1620887
I should think it would be excellent, because you can angle it several ways in addition to simply turning your head!
1925619
there is a small ripple in the glass that I can feel but for the most part it is smooth.
1826717
Comfortwise it feels fine in my left hand. I don't know if the slant of the cutting edge would work the same or not. Maybe ask Felco?
560671
Yes,almost like a microsuede feel to it. Very nice. Hope this helps, enjoy.