Is it easy to pan up and down and left to right when making video? Is the S4 head a standard size so will fit on another tripod?
1259380
It tilts up and down well. It does pan but you have to hold the handle still because it will pan from the ball joint from the bottom it you don't. I have S2 but I do believe they all fit tripod mounts.
1308201
I'm so sorry, someone recommended this tripod to me but I know nothing about camera equipment, so I don't know what a pan head is.
1327616
I know that the mounting screws are universal, and that the tripod is light and easy to carry. Don't know about the Nikon s6.
1450625
I looked up that model camera an it looks like its fine for the size of the tripod, I have a FS300 and its balanced.It does help to tighten the tilt screw with a flat blade screwdriver. But the magnets help keep it stable but wont hold it sideways unless its a really small point N shoot camera.
2235056
The pan works great. Keep in mind the head is built more for still photography, not so much for video unless your shots are locked off. But I am. Dry pleased with the manufacturing of the whole tripod. I've had inexpensive tripods in the past and none of them compare to this one. It blows them away.
1967457
It's light weight makes it easy to move around, but, the weight of your camera may determine the need a heavier tripod. Pans with a heavy camera may be difficult.
552307
I agree with Benjamin's assessment. It's a great buy for the price, very sturdy, and you can upgrade the head later if you'd like. I've also used this tripod on the dolly (sold separately). The stiffness in the fluid head didn't interfere with slow panning while on the move.
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.
978048
I have a GH4 and this eyepiece works great. Understand that it is mounted to the camera so your head has to be in line with the monitor in order to use it. I would not call it a drawback but you should know that may be difficult to use with lower angles. It is excellent with a shoulder mount. Not sure about your tripod but I can not imagine that you would have any issues as the camera sits on top of the plate and the tripod mount screws right into the bottom of that. Good luck.
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.
1308202
You could unscrew the ball head and replace it with a pan head, but I doubt that you will be able to fully close the assembly to the same compact form that you get with the ball head.The portability of this tripod/head is usually one of the main reasons people buy it. You could always mount and unmounts the head for transport.
1688965
Hi. The screw on the slider is to large for the camera. Plus if I did for the camera to the slider direct you will not be able to adjust the camera up, down, or pan as you slide. I would not in any way sugest using any slider or crane with a head.
2279274
The pan head on the Amazon tripod is attached to the extension tube. The extension tube has a 3/8 in. bold on the other end. I suppose in a pinch you could attach either of the heads you referenced by reversing the extension tube. (I tested that the tube can be reversed with the attached pan head below.) Alternatively if you can find a 28 mm (1.1 in) tube with a 3/8 in. bolt that would work also. You may also be able to remove the existing tube from its head, albeit, you may ruin the pan mechanism. If I had either of the expensive heads you referenced I would be inclined to spend the money on a more compatible tripod.
1873677
The head is oriented to shoot with the camera taking a straight horizontal shot. You will have to experiment with camera placement on the head plate and using the tilt / pan adjustment knobs to get the vertical or overhead views you desire. I use this tripod for all my shooting: star shots, multi-shot panoramics, portraits and even as a video mount. Very versatile. Will also allow you to use a Manfrotto ball-head should you choose.
275600
I actually filed my down to fit. it turned out pretty good. Be sure to measure you tripod carefully. If you have a file, its plastic and it files pretty fast.. So in the end I was happy.
1443728
It's best for video but works for photo. It's a little too clunky to be versatile in all photography applications which is why I own a smaller three-way head I can throw on the same legs whenever I need to do exclusively photography work.
2006982
Depends on the tripod. If it's on a flat surface it isn't too bad. One thing I would've liked was an easier slide. It sticks occasionally and can be difficult to get consistent, fluid shots.