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Reddit mentions of CowboyStudio EI717A Professional Video Camera Fluid Drag Tripod Head and Handle
Sentiment score: 3
Reddit mentions: 3
We found 3 Reddit mentions of CowboyStudio EI717A Professional Video Camera Fluid Drag Tripod Head and Handle. Here are the top ones.
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- One (1) EI-717AH Fluid Drag Head
- One (1) 1/4 Inch Screw
- One (1) 3/8 Inch Screw
- One (1) Tripod Handle
- Please Note: This tripod only comes with one handle that can be mounted on either side.
Features:
Specs:
| Color | Black |
| Height | 4 Inches |
| Length | 20 Inches |
| Width | 4 Inches |
I use this head. It's not absolutely fantastic, but its a good budget option. Are your legs good?
http://www.amazon.com/CowboyStudio-EI717A-Professional-Camera-Tripod/dp/B008AGMNOM/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1425696794&sr=8-5&keywords=tripod+head
And this is what I meant with rack focus
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tS_SBklnzFE
Honestly I would say just do a lot of research. I know you are looking for quick answers but so many things you are asking about are really just personal preference and depend greatly on the details of what you are doing. I'll answer a couple of questions based on what are the best bang for the buck items that those of us in the cash strapped hobby world use.
Questions that are easy to answer:
> Tripod with video camera mount (I'm a real dummy here in that I don't know what's available. Personally, I've got a SLIK PRO 700DX with panhead that's fine for stills but crummy for video work. What should I buy?)
http://www.amazon.com/CowboyStudio-EI717A-Professional-Camera-Tripod/dp/B008AGMNOM/ref=sr_1_12?ie=UTF8&qid=1425530658&sr=8-12&keywords=fluid+head+tripod
That widely regarded to be one of the best budget fluid heads on the market. Put it on top of a $100 set of legs and you have a really good starting point. Although you may be best off just springing for a complete Manfrotto unit. Which exact one depends on how heavy the camera/lens combo you use. (And if you end up buying a rail system for follow focus ect.)
> Steadycam? (I don't know what you would call this but is there some sort of mount that makes it easier to do handheld video work with a DSLR? I don't know what exists)
http://www.ebay.com/sch/Cameras-Photo-/625/i.html?_from=R40&_nkw=FOTGA+S-450+PRO&rmvSB=true
Is in my opinion the best bang for the buck steadycam. Do some research again as a huge amount of using one is skill with balancing it and handling it.
Other thoughts: For the budget you have there is no reason to limit yourself to only using DSLRs. You really do limit yourself in a number of ways. (Overheating, audio, 30 min record times, handing) The Sony FS100 is only $2500 for the body and an absolutely great option. You can adapt almost any lens onto it. The Sony native catalog is growing.
HUGE recommend http://www.amazon.com/CowboyStudio-EI717A-Professional-Camera-Tripod/dp/B008AGMNOM?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00
It's pretty basic.. but for the price I'm a BIG fan. Well built.. super smooth.. check out videos on youtube. This thing is $70. This is a US amazon.. but I'm sure you can find it in Canada..