Kisaha Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 If you buy the Ace kit, avoid the Aluminium legs.what don't you check the Flowtech legs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shirozina Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 On 2/7/2019 at 7:59 PM, Kisaha said: If you buy the Ace kit, avoid the Aluminium legs.what don't you check the Flowtech legs? Expand Difficult to recommend any legs but the Flowtech for a 75mm bowl. As stiff as carbon twin tube designs but more compact and once you have used the top leg lock system you will never go back. Kisaha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kisaha Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 On 2/7/2019 at 9:23 PM, Shirozina said: Difficult to recommend any legs but the Flowtech for a 75mm bowl. As stiff as carbon twin tube designs but more compact and once you have used the top leg lock system you will never go back. Expand So, GH06 with the Flowtech? Have you used that combo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquilasfx Posted February 8, 2019 Author Share Posted February 8, 2019 On 2/7/2019 at 9:23 PM, Shirozina said: Difficult to recommend any legs but the Flowtech for a 75mm bowl. As stiff as carbon twin tube designs but more compact and once you have used the top leg lock system you will never go back. Expand I use gitzo traveller carbon with beautiful lock system. I travel often, and I need a tripod that I can use not only in flat surfaces. By the way these two heads? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shirozina Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 On 2/7/2019 at 10:33 PM, Kisaha said: So, GH06 with the Flowtech? Have you used that combo? Expand I've got the Flowtech +FSB4 and am considering getting the GH06. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kisaha Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 On 2/8/2019 at 6:42 AM, Shirozina said: I've got the Flowtech +FSB4 and am considering getting the GH06. Expand Did you mention some issues with the FSB? Are we sure the GH06 fits the Flowtech alright? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shirozina Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 The FSB is OK but it's not amazingly smooth and according to one direct comparison it's not as smooth as the GH06 and the GH06 is a lot cheaper but as I said earlier you should always test a head before you buy it. The GH06 is a 75mm fitting so will fit the flowtech as this is an industry standard interface. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquilasfx Posted February 11, 2019 Author Share Posted February 11, 2019 On 2/7/2019 at 3:55 PM, Shirozina said: I just recommended the head (GH06) I think you need to state what kind of shots you want to achieve with it. Expand I want a fluid head, with a tripod usable also in not flat surfaces, and not to heavy to let me transport it in the luggage. But I dint want to buy another product in 2 years, so the product have to be durable with a normal use. For example I am extremely happy with my photographic gitzo tripod, over many Manfrotto bought in the past. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shirozina Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 On 2/11/2019 at 6:13 PM, Aquilasfx said: I want a fluid head, with a tripod usable also in not flat surfaces, and not to heavy to let me transport it in the luggage. But I dint want to buy another product in 2 years, so the product have to be durable with a normal use. For example I am extremely happy with my photographic gitzo tripod, over many Manfrotto bought in the past. Expand But what kind of shots are you going to be doing? - long slow pans with a long lens? fast pans following action? static locked off shots? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquilasfx Posted February 12, 2019 Author Share Posted February 12, 2019 On 2/12/2019 at 7:43 AM, Shirozina said: But what kind of shots are you going to be doing? - long slow pans with a long lens? fast pans following action? static locked off shots? Expand 20% long slow pans with a long lens; 50% fast pans following action; 30% static locked off shots; Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shirozina Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 Long slow pans with a long lens require the very best head and legs so you will have to compromise on size and weight or just stick to fast pans and static shots which can be done on any fluid or friction head and legs. I'd still say Flowtech + GH06 are going to be hard to beat at their price range - can you go t a store and try them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquilasfx Posted February 14, 2019 Author Share Posted February 14, 2019 On 2/12/2019 at 10:54 AM, Shirozina said: Long slow pans with a long lens require the very best head and legs so you will have to compromise on size and weight or just stick to fast pans and static shots which can be done on any fluid or friction head and legs. I'd still say Flowtech + GH06 are going to be hard to beat at their price range - can you go t a store and try them? Expand No, I can't test in the store these heads unfortunately Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shirozina Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 On 2/14/2019 at 10:08 AM, Aquilasfx said: No, I can't test in the store these heads unfortunately Expand I reckon the Flowtech is a 'no-brainer' for a set of legs though as they are light and stiff with all the adjustability you will need for uneven ground. Without the head they should go in hold luggage. I doubt you can go wrong with the GH06 either as it's significantly cheaper than the FSB 4 and lighter to boot. Also what's your budget as this may be all irrelevant? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquilasfx Posted February 15, 2019 Author Share Posted February 15, 2019 900€ max. By the way I'm oriented to Miller Air head with Solo 72 2 stage carbon fibre tripod. (3005 system) I think can fit my style of assignments. Then I will sell my Manfro 502AH, that I don't really like, and maybe also the MCH500AH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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