Is not bad, sure, but 5 * I give only when I can not fault.
Can be viewed with 4.5 *! Do not interfere with Wen the two points, full 5 *!
Now for the important comments:
With a load capacity of 8 kg, the head has an insane supporting graft. I come with camera, lens and flash (ie already more than standard) to about 2.5kg. Because you have enough room for improvement for unusual and heavy tools!
I can see so far as meaningful because (I) would never burden a head up to the maximum. The consequences of imbalance (bpsw for long lenses) or unusual positions (one may forgive me this faux-pas) are happy that something slipped unintentionally. Even if one tightens.
Accordingly, I have. To the little brother, the 804, decided that this contributes only 4kg
The handling of the handles is very simple. They are relatively smooth and grab yet solid. Even with gezielen attempts to provoke slipping, I do this failed. Everything sits where you screwed it tight! The head I trust my camera at any time!
The goal is quickly added and if necessary can also be required clamping joints can be open (eg for moving subjects). The spring assists in maintaining the balance.
Some write that the target slightly distorted when you pull the handles. Mir is indeed noticed, but in such a way so minimal area that should attract attention only when a telephoto. In the normal range (
Very positive is the second holding bar at vertical Panhead. (Left the thick clamping joint with the handle, on the right a support, so that the plate can not vibrate)
I had already times a simple part, which had no such support. The wobbling (weight dependent) was unbearable!
Nett is the additional Aufschrifft the grade. All three rotation angle giving represents the inclination (the foot).
Practically it is but rarely use. Who needs it will be happy.
Regarding the spring: These can engage in three angles: + -20 ° and 0 °. There is also a small pivot pin, which allows you to release the spring (so that it remains there), and if you want to fix it again, it depends a at one of the three grades.
Tip: Depends on the spring at the top of a (at 0 ° or -20 °, depending on the gravity of the camera). So the spring supports the camera better, if you open the handles down "fall" wants. This prevents it pops to the angle end. Excellent!
My Conclusion:
A fantastic tripod head! Solid, rough, portable and accurate. The practical benefit is therefore very large, making it a exzelentes Always top!
Buy recommendation!
