What head are you using on your slider? at DVinfo.net

Les Wilson · November 14th, 2010, 03:29 PM

I turned my Libec TH-M20 B-Cam tripod into my slider legs and head. It's nice that the M20 head's ball can be removed but the head just doesn't have enough pan drag for sliding.

So I'm in the hunt for a quality head (around $400 new or used) suitable for flat top mount and enough pan drag for sliding. The Libec H38 caught my eye but I read the ball cannot be removed.

I currently use an EX1 on the slider. Any recommendations?

Chris Soucy · November 14th, 2010, 05:35 PM

You're not limited to a flat mount head.

With one of these: Manfrotto Bowl Adapter - Other

you can use either a 100 mm or 75 mm ball head from any manufacturer you like, tho' there is a gotcha, in that the internal thread for the head bolt is designed for a Manfrotto and MAY not be suitable for some head bolts (Vinten springs to mind).

Can't advise on the H 38 as I've never played with one, tho' there's plenty here as have.

CS

Les Wilson · November 14th, 2010, 06:32 PM

True, but a bowl and adapter makes for a much higher COG on a slider. So if there's a better solution...

Chris Barcellos · November 14th, 2010, 08:12 PM

I am experimenting with this simple tilt head.

Manfrotto Monopod Tilt Head - Tilt Heads

Mark Williams · November 14th, 2010, 09:36 PM

I needed a cheap solution so I use the Vanguard PH-21. Works well and has a large quick release plate. Is very sturdy. Vanguard GB
The PH-31 is the same design but can hold a heavier load.

November 14th, 2010, 03:29 PM	#1
Les Wilson Inner Circle Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Boca Raton, FL Posts: 3,014	What head are you using on your slider? I turned my Libec TH-M20 B-Cam tripod into my slider legs and head. It's nice that the M20 head's ball can be removed but the head just doesn't have enough pan drag for sliding. So I'm in the hunt for a quality head (around $400 new or used) suitable for flat top mount and enough pan drag for sliding. The Libec H38 caught my eye but I read the ball cannot be removed. I currently use an EX1 on the slider. Any recommendations? Last edited by Les Wilson; November 14th, 2010 at 06:33 PM.

November 14th, 2010, 05:35 PM	#2
Chris Soucy Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Fairfield, Dunedin, New Zealand Posts: 3,682 Images: 18	Hi, Les.................. You're not limited to a flat mount head. With one of these: Manfrotto Bowl Adapter - Other you can use either a 100 mm or 75 mm ball head from any manufacturer you like, tho' there is a gotcha, in that the internal thread for the head bolt is designed for a Manfrotto and MAY not be suitable for some head bolts (Vinten springs to mind). Can't advise on the H 38 as I've never played with one, tho' there's plenty here as have. CS

November 14th, 2010, 08:12 PM	#4
Chris Barcellos Inner Circle Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Elk Grove CA Posts: 6,838	I am experimenting with this simple tilt head. Manfrotto Monopod Tilt Head - Tilt Heads __________________ Chris J. Barcellos

November 14th, 2010, 09:36 PM	#5
Mark Williams Trustee Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Deep South, U.S. Posts: 1,526	I needed a cheap solution so I use the Vanguard PH-21. Works well and has a large quick release plate. Is very sturdy. Vanguard GB The PH-31 is the same design but can hold a heavier load. __________________ Mark videos: http://vimeo.com/channels/3523 Stock: http://www.pond5.com/artist/mark29

November 14th, 2010, 06:32 PM	#3
Les Wilson Inner Circle Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Boca Raton, FL Posts: 3,014	True, but a bowl and adapter makes for a much higher COG on a slider. So if there's a better solution...