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Ofer Levy · June 27th, 2008, 08:19 AM

Hi all,

I am using the Sony HVR Z7 (PAL) with few still Nikon prime lenses 300, 400 and zoom 50-300 for wildlife filmmaking.
As I am sure everyone knows - touching the fluid head handle introduces massive vibration with such long lenses.
I currently use the Vinten Vision 3.
Is there a way to eliminate these vibrations - better/more massive fluid head? How about pulling the handle with a string? What kind of a string? Any other technique and advice are highly appreciated.

Here is short clip of wild bats (Flying Foxes) I got using the Nikon 400mm mounted on the Z7. There are no vibration in here as I wasn't touching the head or handle.
http://www.vimeo.com/1127928/l:transcoded_email
Thanks !!

Ofer Levy - Nature photographer
Sydney-Australia, http://www.oferlevyphotography.com

June 27th, 2008, 08:19 AM	#1
Ofer Levy Regular Crew Join Date: May 2005 Location: Sydney-Australia Posts: 199	Excellent fluid head for very long lenses ? Hi all, I am using the Sony HVR Z7 (PAL) with few still Nikon prime lenses 300, 400 and zoom 50-300 for wildlife filmmaking. As I am sure everyone knows - touching the fluid head handle introduces massive vibration with such long lenses. I currently use the Vinten Vision 3. Is there a way to eliminate these vibrations - better/more massive fluid head? How about pulling the handle with a string? What kind of a string? Any other technique and advice are highly appreciated. Here is short clip of wild bats (Flying Foxes) I got using the Nikon 400mm mounted on the Z7. There are no vibration in here as I wasn't touching the head or handle. http://www.vimeo.com/1127928/l:transcoded_email Thanks !! Ofer Levy - Nature photographer Sydney-Australia, http://www.oferlevyphotography.com