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The Velbon PH368 Panhead is a professional-grade tripod head designed for D600/700 cameras, featuring a 2-way fluid head for smooth panning and tilting, a quick release system for fast access, and a lightweight design that makes it perfect for on-the-go filmmakers.
Package Dimensions L x W x H | 36.3 x 13.4 x 10.2 centimetres |
Package Weight | 0.76 Kilograms |
Product Dimensions L x W x H | 36.3 x 13 x 10.2 centimetres |
Item Weight | 640 Grams |
Brand | Velbon |
Colour | Black |
Included components | Velbon PH368 Panhead for D600/700 |
Model year | 2013 |
Part number | FBA_PH368 |
Style | PH368 |
Guaranteed software updates until | unknown |
K**Y
Happy out
Got a chance to give one of these heads a test-drive in a camera shop. (Unfortunately they didn't stock the head alone, so I took my business here.) I'm very happy with this product. The head works as alternate head for my Slik AMT tripod, it comes with a 1/3" thread, with a removable 1/4" thread adapter. What this means is that I can remove my Slik tripod head, and replace it with the Velbon using the 1/3" thread, or I can put the 1/4" adapter on and screw the Velbon head directly onto an existing tripod head. (This second method isn't very stable as it tends to unscrew itself if you pan quickly but handy in a pinch.)The Velbon construction is light with a mostly plastic build. Though very sturdy and reliable in operation, i'd take extra care packing the tripod head away after a shoot to prevent damage. The variable drag resistance is a great feature and very effective, though the knobs are awkward to reach where they are located (a minor annoyance). There is also a locking nut which will hold the tripod head in one position.Another minor drawback is there's no level on the head so I have to rely on the camera's internal level.The unit is quite small but takes the weight of a Canon 7D + zoom lens (apprx 1.5 kg) with no complaints, one word of warning is that if the drag is set to low, the unit will happily pitch the camera forward, i'm adding some counterweights to the handle to balance it out.All that aside I highly recommend this item. The fluid motion is very smooth, allowing for fast and slow pans and tilts and a great range of motion. It doesn't hold a candle to the professional Manfrotto fluid drag heads, but at a fraction of the cost it's usability and performance are a win
D**H
Good video head
My first video head. I consider it to be of good quality for the price paid. Quick release is great and panning is smooth.It lacks a counterbalance but for the price you cannot expect to have it included.
J**G
Reliable video head.
After a lot of use...PROs:Plastic but sturdyHandle can be place on the front or back and its angle can be adjusted.Smooth dampened pan motion which is also adjustable.Nice long metal handle.Sturdy large QR plate.Relatively compact size.Works well with DSLRs.Film locking plate.Great price.CONs:No option to rotate camera to portrait mode.No oil damping on tilt motion.Has become less smooth over time.
F**I
avoid
had 2 of them unrelaiable cheap quality and they dont give you stability
M**B
Afordable fluid head with great results and longlasting
For the price it's superb.I use it for years now with canon 60D and big zoom lens for video shootings with great results.ProsNice fluid movmentsAfordableDurableConsFor this price none
2**N
Brilliant
I personally like this tripod head although its sometimes a bit awkward as the pressure knobs are very small and difficult to grip, the build is very good and the plate is a good fit, I bought this because the seals had failed on the original head for my D500 tripod after it lay in storage for approximately 10-15 years, and it was well used before that! that said i would suggest putting a dab of lock-tight on the handles locking screw as it loosens off very easily. the quick lock on the plate is a really nice feature that is well thought-out
J**N
its nice and light
Bought this to use with my Slider, its nice and light. The quick release is fine, Its fluid. Just what i needed. No problems so far
C**Y
Reliable and comfortable
Velbon are such a reliable brand. I've used this head and tripod body for the guts of 10 years. The springs eternnally finally gave up and i love this model so much i wanted to just replace the head. It has a smooth,fluid motion along woth a comfortable weight when panning. Some heads feel light and cheap but this is my go to tripod head.
1**A
ottimo rapporto qualità/ prezzo. la consiglio per un uso amatoriale
Il prodotto è arrivato secondo i tempi prestabiliti. Imballato in una confezione in cartone e imbustato in un sacchetto di nylon. Il prodotto si presenta con una costruzione massiccia in plastica (dal peso deduco che l'interno è in gran parte in metallo). La leva per fare i movimenti era già montata (presenta la possibilità di essere montata davanti o dietro la testa ed è posizionabile a 360°). Ho montato il mio spotting scope sulla piastra a sgancio rapido (piastra in plastica: questa non mi è proprio piaciuta, comunque sembra svolgere il suo lavoro). L'attacco al cavalletto presenta una boccola di riduzione per esere montato su tutti i cavalletti sia con attacchi 1/4 e 3/8. I movimenti risultano fluidi, senza giochi tra gli accoppiamenti della testa. Ho montato sullo spotting scope anche la mia Nikon 3200 d per un totale di 2500g, la testa li regge, ma oltre una certa angolazione, con le viti di fermo completamente allentate tende a farla scendere lentamente da una parte all'altra (il peso è piuttosto sbilanciato). A mio avviso per un uso amatoriale (riprese video, fotografiche o osservazioni con spotting scope) il prodotto per il prezzo è ottimo. Per un uso professionale credo ci siano prodotti migliori (non ho provato altri prodotti di questo genere) nei materiali di realizzazione, a fronte di un maggior costo. In generale il prodotto mi è piaciuto, tranne la piastra a sgancio rapido che non mi sembra molto robusta.
H**K
Kleiner Preis, große Wirkung! Videos werden deutlich aufgewertet.
Der Fluidhead von Velbon gefällt mir richtig gut, und erledigt die Aufgabe des flüssigen Schwenks ohne Probleme. Ich habe zwar keinen Vergleich, aber ich würde behaupten, dass die Schwenks fast genauso butterweich sind wie die von teureren Fluidheads. Für das beste Ergebnis benutze ich persönlich zusätzlich noch ein Gummiband, mit welchem ich den Stativstab "ziehe". Dieser lässt sich übrigens so hindrehen, wie man ihn haben möchte.Verarbeitung ist soweit gut, schön auch, dass eine Schnellwechselplatte mitgeliefert wird.Da man auch deutlich mehr Geld ausgeben kann für einen solchen Stativkopf bin ich mit diesem hier insgesamt echt zufrieden. Klar, die Verarbeitung geht natürlich immer etwas besser, und auch kleine Wasserwaagen fehlen auch. Aber für den Preis muss man ja irgendwelche Abstriche hinnehmen, und wenn die sich auf diese Punkte beschränken, dann ist das voll in Ordnung. Die Videos jedenfalls werden durch diese "günstige" Anschaffung deutlich aufgewertet. Ich benutze den Kopf für meine Video Reviews.
C**A
Buena rotula para vídeo
Por el precio que tiene cumple perfectamente su función, movimientos suaves en el paneo y para el Tilt. Construida en material plástico de buena calidad, aparentemente resistente, menos el brazo que es metálico. Si no te quieres gastar 150 € en una manfrotto, esta es una buena solución.Para cámaras de poco peso o cámaras pequeñas es ideal. Los ajustes para el Tilt muy buenos, tiene margen para ajustar la presión, en el paneo hay que poner los ajustes al mínimo al menos con cámaras de 500- 700 gr, para que gire suave . El único defecto que la veo es el ajuste de la presión en al paneo, aunque es fluido no se puede ajustar bien la presión y hay que dejarlo al mínimo, por eso las 4 estrellas. Aunque poniendo algo de aceite tipo 3 en 1, en mi caso utilice WD 40 mejora notablemente la facilidad de desplazamiento y se ajusta mucho mejor.
A**R
Bon marché et super fluide
Tête vidéo parfaite. Pas chère mais bien finie. Très fluide : panos vertical et horizontal bien maitrisables, sans à coup ni retour en fin de course même pour caméra légère car boutons de réglage du degré de fluidité. Poids correct. Faire bien attention à ne pas trop dévisser les 2 boutons de réglage de fluidité pour ne pas les perdre car bloquent le maintient de la tête. Manipuler avec soin car en plastique. Mais pour le prix, c'est mieux que Gitzo ou Manfrotto 4 fois plus chers et avec à coups. Je recommande très chaudement.
M**N
Guter Kopf
Ich kannte den Kopf bereits vom VELBON DV 7000... dieses habe ich aber vor einigen Jahren aufgrund Umstieg auf ein anderes Stativsystem verkauft.Da ich jetzt aber für einen Videoslider auf der Suche nach einem brauchbaren und erschwinglichen Videokopf gewesen bin - kam mir das Velbon wieder in den Sinn. Und da man den Kopf auch einzeln bekommt, habe ich mir den PH-368 nun erneut gekauft un bin wie vor vielen Jahren wieder sehr zufrieden damit.Er ist prima für kleinere Kameras und der Fluidneiger funktioniert ausgesprochen gut für das aufgerufene Geld von unter 50€.Die Friktion horizontal und vertikal ist einstellbar - auch wenn die Einstellräder dafür etwas fummelig und schwergängig sind... das war auch "damals" schon so :)Dennoch passt bei dem Kopf einfach das Preis/Leistungsverhältnis - daher 4 Sterne!
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