Reviews
A decent video head, could use a better counter balance.
To me, the 2 most important features of a fluid head, is the smoothness of motion, and the quality / adjustability of the counterbalance.
This K&F video head hits on the smoothness, but misses on the counterbalance.
Smooth, fluid travel is very nice, both side to side, and up and down. For the price point we're talking here, $50 bucks and change, this is a solid win.
The counterbalance is where it falls short. There are 2 basic types of counterbalance in a fluid head like this, fixed spring and variable. This is sometimes called "return to neutral". Fixed spring is non-adjustable and is the cheapest system, and this is what is included in the build of this head.
You will find that as the prices climb, the counterbalance is mainly what changes. Some of the more expensive units have 10-12 steps of adjustability. This head is around $50, and has NO adjustability.
Now, some of the "light duty" video folks out there might have no problem with this. Some may, out of sheer luck, use a gear combo that balances well. Some won't. If you're looking for a dirt cheap yet decent fluid head, this is a really solid piece. The adjustable / reversable handle system really shines in particular. And the overall build quality is excellent.
If you're looking for something for more professional video work, then you will want to spend a bit more and get something with an adjustable counterbalance.
This is a great head for the money, just make sure you understand the limitations.
This K&F video head hits on the smoothness, but misses on the counterbalance.
Smooth, fluid travel is very nice, both side to side, and up and down. For the price point we're talking here, $50 bucks and change, this is a solid win.
The counterbalance is where it falls short. There are 2 basic types of counterbalance in a fluid head like this, fixed spring and variable. This is sometimes called "return to neutral". Fixed spring is non-adjustable and is the cheapest system, and this is what is included in the build of this head.
You will find that as the prices climb, the counterbalance is mainly what changes. Some of the more expensive units have 10-12 steps of adjustability. This head is around $50, and has NO adjustability.
Now, some of the "light duty" video folks out there might have no problem with this. Some may, out of sheer luck, use a gear combo that balances well. Some won't. If you're looking for a dirt cheap yet decent fluid head, this is a really solid piece. The adjustable / reversable handle system really shines in particular. And the overall build quality is excellent.
If you're looking for something for more professional video work, then you will want to spend a bit more and get something with an adjustable counterbalance.
This is a great head for the money, just make sure you understand the limitations.
03/07/2023