NEEWER Fluid Tripod Head with Handle & Arca Type Quick
NEEWER Fluid Tripod Head with Handle & Arca Type Quick Release, Aluminum Alloy Panorama Drag Pan Tilt Head with ø43mm Scaled Base for Compact Camcorder DSLR Camera, Max Load: 3kg/6.6lb, GM23 Silve
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| Weight: | 12.98 Ounces |
| Dimensions: | 23.4 x 8.2 x 7.8 centimetres |
| Brand: | Neewer |
| Model: | 10103077 |
| Part: | 10103077 |
| Colour: | Sliver |
| Dimensions: | 23.4 x 8.2 x 7.8 centimetres |
The head is made of aluminium alloy and has a solid construction. It is also very lightweight, so it won’t add any unnecessary weight to your camera rig. The head has a 43mm scaled base, which makes it compatible with a wide range of tripods.
The head has a number of features that make it ideal for use with compact camcorders and DSLR cameras. First, the head has a fluid damping system, which provides smooth and controlled movements. Second, the head has a drag control, which allows you to adjust the amount of resistance to panning and tilting. Third, the head has a pan lock and tilt lock, which allow you to lock the head in place if needed.
The head also has a number of features that make it easy to use. First, the head has an Arca-type quick release plate, which allows you to quickly and easily mount and dismount your camera from the head. Second, the head has a handle, which makes it easy to pan and tilt the head. Third, the head has a bubble level, which helps you to level your camera.
My filming experience has seen a marked improvement since the introduction of this tripod head into my toolkit. Adjusting angles fluidly, it offers both precision and flexibility. The build speaks of durability, and the feature to alter the handle side suits my dynamic shooting needs. Balancing the camera becomes more intuitive, and the quick-release mechanism has been quite beneficial. A tool that truly elevates the videography game.
Capturing the perfect panorama or snapping a photo at a unique angle has become a much smoother experience. The fluidity and control provided by this lightweight tripod head are impressive. It offers 360 rotation and a broad range of tilt, locking firmly to secure the camera. The quick-release plate is another feature that adds to the convenience, allowing for swift mounting and unmounting of the camera. For those with a passion for photography, this makes angle adjustments seamless and efficient.
This tripod head is a much needed upgrade to my gear, it’s so smooth to operate the pan and tilt and secures firmly in place with no wobble at all. It’s very study when mounted and locked.
The build quality is good, the materials feel durable and seem like they will have good longevity with prolonged use.
Can’t fault it, its a solid 10/10 from me.
If you’re looking for a high-quality replacement swivel head to add to an inexpensive tripod to give it that quality finish, you won’t go far wrong with this one from Neewer.
That’s exactly what I’ve done and it’s turned my cheap, lightweight tripod into one I can use in most situations.
Movement in all directions is super-silky which makes it feel like a quality product.
My particular favourite part of the head is the spring-loaded tilt which makes video tilting super easy and smooth.
The lock-off screws work effectively and are large enough to not cause trouble with even the stubbiest fingers.
I can’t speak highly enough of this product. A really useful upgrade to my tripod.
The tripod fluid head from this company [who are on the come-up!] impresses with its quality and functionality. It’s well-engineered, lightweight, and comes with a BUNCH of accessories. It’s smooth and the handle locks efficiently and its rotation is buttery too which helps you framing and getting a great shot. The only gripe I’ve got is the slightly awkward mount lock, but it’s a minor issue given the product’s overall performance. Whether you’re using it for casual or professional shoots, this fluid head is a reliable tool.
It’s also reasonably priced at 40.99, offering better quality than cheaper alternatives but whilst going head-to-head with some of the more well-known brands from the mainstream.
This is quite a nice, well designed lightweight fluid tripod head from Neewer. It comes in a basic cardboard box together with fitting instructions, a to 3/8 adaptor insert nut, Allen keys: one loose, one held in the head by a small magnet – see photos. It has an operation handle plus a Arca type quick release mounting plate and its overall predominantly made from aluminium alloy and boasts a maximum load weight of 3kg (6.6lb) so no slouch. There is a spirit level built in for possible use. The machining is very good, nice clean-cut threads but overall its a basic but smooth to operate fluid head that suits my Canon G25 very well as being lightweight it means I don’t have to lug too much weight about overall. If anything the small arm is just that, small, plus it only goes in a 360-degree direction as you can’t adjust it for sideways movement so it’s either go up or down, that’s it – but considering its design I can live with it. The pan and tilt actions are quite pleasant in use with a nice smooth panning action that does work rather well. Bearing in mind its lightweight head and not a full-blown heavyweight model, it does the job very well plus even mounted on a lightweight tripod, is easy to carry about for any length of time without feeling strained as I am finding. A good, well priced lightweight, well-engineered tripod fluid head.
Very smooth when moving and very sturdy too. Made from robust quality materials and very easy to use. built in level for the perfect shot and a quick release to swap out the head.
Pros
– great materials
– simplistic functions
– quite small
– good function ability
– good functioning locking mechanisms
Cons
– the mount lock is a bit awkward to reach
So I’ll start firstly with the con, it’s typical of pretty much most ball heads in the lower brackets. I use a Three Legged Thing L-Bracket and it’s pretty awkward to tighten and feel super comfortable about it’s security. The knob is just a bit short and a bit too close to the bottom of the bracket to get bigger fingers under there to give it a good tighten. However, saying that, it tightens pretty quickly. As in, it doesn’t take a lot of rotation to tighten it properly. I’m not sure I’d 100% trust it over a drop or a water source. Maybe those stronger might be able to get a great tightness on it but I can get a pretty good tightness on it regardless.
It’s pretty low profile considering. I love having a shorter arm although I know this might be too short for a really smooth turn when using video but I mainly shoot photography and it works great for that.
Handle locks in nicely. Not complaints. It’s on the thinner side but I don’t mind this.
It’s a smooth rotation around on the 360 bass as well.
Everything else is nice to tighten off. It holds tight when facing forwards as well with a D5600.
The spirit level is pretty accurate but I always find these things a bit awkward to get perfect. It will at least minimise any later editing.
It screws onto the tripod thread nicely. Neewer products have definitely got that down. Everything I’ve had from them with newer releases all have really smooth threading. Definitely a strong point to the manufacturing.
Reasonable price at 40.99, much better than the cheaper options for sure.
Nice to see an additional thread size for the rotating plate and another Hex key included. Although if you’re anything like me, you’ll be racking them up on top of all the others sets you use elsewhere.
Genuinely loving the better quality from Neewer these days.
I’m honestly going to enjoy using this as the regular head for my main tripod.
Apart from the locking knob for the Arca base, great quality!