Approaching the Scene 095: Why I Use Fluid Heads For Still Photography

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(Links Below) Back in 2017 I posted a video about why I think fluid heads are vastly superior to ball heads for still photography. Consider this video a 2020 comprehensive update. I talk about what I'm using today, why I think it's the best option out there and how to assemble and use it step by step. I still get heaps of comments and questions related to that old video. Meanwhile my system has changed. I've collaborated with Kirk Enterprise Solutions to create mods for still photographers that make it much better than what I recommended in 2017. I am proud to sell these wonderful tripods as well as offer a fully customized version of each. Leofoto LM-324CL: https://bit.ly/30wrW82 Leofoto LS-284CEX: https://bit.ly/323GNat Customized: https://bit.ly/3HnZgPi Links to everything I talk about are in the Fluid Heads & Tripods section of my comprehensive gear links at http://www.hudsonhenry.com/atslinks Using my links helps support this video series. Thank you! 01:10 Fluid head overview 03:12 How much does this thing weigh? 4:10 Invitation to my free interactive Office Hours on Tuesdays 4:49 Tripod legs 9:14 Leveling adapter 10:51 The head itself & Kirk's bridge mod for Arca attachment. 12:25 Attaching the head to the leveling adapter 14:15 Leveling the head 14:55 Why you need an L-bracket for this 15:55 The fluid heads simple, precise controls 16:22 Balance with a nodal rail 18:06 Long lenses on the fluid head (gimbal style) 18:32 Don't let the 500AH load specs worry you 19:12 Why it is so much better than any ball head I invite you to join Rick LePage, David Archer and I for my free live Office Hours this Tuesday May 19th at 10AM Pacific. We’ll talk about camera support and take your questions live. Tuesday's Office Hour signup site: https://bit.ly/2UgDaX4 My video: How to Protect Your Tripod: https://youtu.be/KEQAO9swZ20 Free Finding The No-Parallax Point video: http://bit.ly/NPPHH My Advanced Panorama course: http://bit.ly/CoursesHH Thanks to everyone for the great questions you are sending in. Keep them coming either in the comments below or by emailing me directly. I hope to see you in the Tuesday Office Hours Session next week. Stay safe and healthy.