 Lorraine Jones |
Bogen 3126 Micro Fluid Head Hi. Has anyone tried using a Bogen 3126 micro fluid head on their tripod? I recently got one with my Bogen tripod and I was playing around with it thinking it could work for me, and then it hit me that I couldn't adjust my camera to a vertical position (at least I couldn't find a way to do it). Can I use this head on vertical position? Because if not, I'll have to exchange it. Can anyone suggest something that's easy to switch from horizontal to vertical? Thanks much.
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Jon Close |
The 3126 is intended for use with video cameras, where vertical orientation is never used. You want either a 3-way tilt-pan head or a ball head intended for still photography.
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Andy |
Ena, if you do not intend to use the tripod for video camcoder, it's better to get a head designed for camera. I used the Bogen 3030 3-way pan head, which has the same weight as the 3126 but support more weight. It also has a quick release plate. Although the 3030 head can tilt 90 degree sideway for vertical shot, I seldomly do that because as I mentioned in another thread, I mount my Stroboframe on the tripod and rotate the camera instead. Since I bought this tripod, I also bought the Junior Elbow Bracket (341). This elbow bracket can fit right on the 3030 quick release mechanism. Now here's your options. You may return the 3126 head and get another one, or you can buy a quick release adaptor and an elbow bracket. I always recommend getting a quick release system if the head does not come with one and the elbow bracket if you do a lot of vertical shot anyway. There are 5 adaptors for your head but I only recommend two. The 625, has 2 built in spirit levels and uses the hexagonal 3048 plate (the 3/8" screw, don't get the 3049 with 1/4-20" screw). You can also get the Elbow Bracket 3288 that fit right onto it. The second one, 3299, uses the rectangle 3157AN or 3157ANR plates (the 3/8" screw, don't get the 3157N or 3157NR). You can also get the Junior Elbow Bracket 341 that fit right onto it. The other 3 adapters has weird shape of plates and no elbow bracket will fit onto them. I know it's a lot of information. It just happens I use the same brand of tripod and I have done a lot of reading to make sure everything works together. Hope this helps.
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Lorraine Jones |
Thanks, Jon. When I was researching on this tripod/head combo I never read anything that says the 3126 was for video only. oh well... As always, Andy, you came through for me. Thanks so much for the recommendations. I know...while I was reading your response, I was like, huh? All the specs you mentioned...very confusing to me.. but I will look into it. I guess I am not done shopping for tripods! Gosh! Never ending... Thanks again to you both!
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Andy |
Ena, I am sorry I confused you more. Here's the site of Bogen/Manfrotto: http://www.bogenimaging.us/ This site has all the plates and elbow brackets information under "Ttripod Accessories" and "Quick Release Systems". Also, depending on your camera, you may need the 1/4"-20 screw, not the 3/8". If you have any more question, just let us know.
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Lorraine Jones |
Thanks again, Andy. I am returning my system and getting another one with the correct head on it!
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Lorraine Jones |
Hi, Andy, it's me again, Ena. I need help (again) in determining what tripod I should get with the 3030 3-way head. I was going to order the 3001BN but the guy at B&H said that would only be 4.5 feet in height (w/o the center column extended) which would be too short for me (I am 5'2"). May I ask what tripod you have with your 3030 head? I am willing to pay $160 for my system. I know some tripods can go as high as $300--I don't want to spend that much. Thanks so much again. -Ena-
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Andy |
Ena, I have a 3444 ($400 at B&H) with the 3030 head. It's max. height is 50.4" and 64.6" with center column fully extended. So far I have use it for indoor only because it is almost 6 pounds with the head. For outdoor, I use the 719B (discontinued; replaced by the 724B - $100 at B&H) because it has a ball head and weights only 3 pounds. You may want to look at the 728B Digi Series. It is almost exactly the same as the 724B except it comes with a 3-way pan head and just a little bit heavier and $13 more. Good luck in choosing your tripod.
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Lorraine Jones |
Thanks, Andy. I will look into the 728B Digi Series.
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