Can the head be detached from the tripod legs?
1349815
No. It's one solid piece. Most tripods I've bought in this price range have a head that swivels, and can spin. If you spin it too far, the head comes off, therefore, you have a detachable head. However, those tripods are junk when it comes to using a video camera on them and using them in the horizontal plane, the head tends to wobble and the turning isn't smooth. I've used this tripod for several months and moving the head from side to side is as smooth as it was the first day I got it. This tripod also does NOT have a detachable monopole in the center. BUT, with all this being said, it's the best tripod I own in this price range for videography. I'm gonna buy another one this year.
1349816
No. It's one solid piece. Most tripods I've bought in this price range have a head that swivels, and can spin. If you spin it too far, the head comes off, therefore, you have a detachable head. However, those tripods are junk when it comes to using a video camera on them and using them in the horizontal plane, the head tends to wobble and the turning isn't smooth. I've used this tripod for several months and moving the head from side to side is as smooth as it was the first day I got it. This tripod also does NOT have a detachable monopole in the center. BUT, with all this being said, it's the best tripod I own in this price range for videography. I'm gonna buy another one this year. No. It's one solid piece. Most tripods I've bought in this price range have a head that swivels, and can spin. If you spin it too far, the head comes off, therefore, you have a detachable head. However, those tripods are junk when it comes to using a video camera on them and using them in the horizontal plane, the head tends to wobble and the turning isn't smooth. I've used this tripod for several months and moving the head from side to side is as smooth as it was the first day I got it. This tripod also does NOT have a detachable monopole in the center. BUT, with all this being said, it's... » Read More No. It's one solid piece. Most tripods I've bought in this price range have a head that swivels, and can spin. If you spin it too far, the head comes off, therefore, you have a detachable head. However, those tripods are junk when it comes to using a video camera on them and using them in the horizontal plane, the head tends to wobble and the turning isn't smooth. I've used this tripod for several months and moving the head from side to side is as smooth as it was the first day I got it. This tripod also does NOT have a detachable monopole in the center. BUT, with all this being said, it's the best tripod I own in this price range for videography. I'm gonna buy another one this year. « Show Less
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Unless they have fixed the problem with this tripod - the head is glued on, NOT screwed on, I would stay away from it. I had my camera on it and it almost fell on the floor. The company did, finally, offer to replace it, but I declined the offer and did not get my money back. I would not risk putting an expensive piece of equipment on this tripod. It's possible the company has a better build one which you might look into.
111505
Yes you can. The center post has a spring loaded hook on the end that can be used to stabilize the tripod, just grip this assembly..twist in a counter clockwise motion and it unscrews. Pull the center post upward out of the tripod, reinsert it from the underside,with the head facing the ground..tighten the post holder..reinsert the hook assembly and you are done
2039216
No. It is also a female screw which allows you to attach it to a quick release plate for your tripod head.
21119
no. unfortunately, you'd have to take the strap off in order to use it with a tripod.
2245553
James. After examining my tripod I think it might be possible. The center column of the tripod on which the head is mounted is approximately 3/4 of an inch though I suspect it's in millimeters. On the mounting portion of the head itself is a very small Allen screw. I suppose that if one loosened the Allen screw the head would slip off. Of course the replacement head would have to fit the center shaft. I find the head quite good for photography but if you are thinking video then of course a fluid head would almost be a necessity. Phil
979947
Unfortunately no. When the head detaches from the handle the screw remains on the bottom of the head. I had to buy a small manfrotto head to put on my slider.
9052
Yes, Gustavo, the head is detachable. Sorry for the delay in responding to you.
1336416
Yes, but the skull would be detached unless you keep the supporting rod in place.
972655
Yes, but I wouldn't advise it. There are some tripods that are designed to have one leg used as a monopod, but this one isn't.
1550159
Yes, there is a triangle shape knob at the top of the 3-leg assembly that needs to be loosened to allow the legs to slide back up. The same goes for letting the legs down to make a tripod. You need to loosen the knob, push the legs down and then tighten the knob to keep the legs in place.
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Head detaches from tripod. It's a ball head. I use this tripod/head for video all the time. It's not incredible heavy, so if there is a lot of ground vibration (people jumping, heavy equipment, etc.) it might not be the best choice, but it's easy to set up/transport, the fluid head is really surprising for the price, and I've definitely got my money's worth out of it --over and over.
1688963
Yes you can use without tripod head. But you can scratch you canera. You can use a simple balljoint head And is so cheap like 7 or 10 dollars.
1023730
Yes. On the bottom of the rig, there is a place to screw in a quick release from a tripod. I just used it on a tripod in a shoot I did last Monday. Worked great.
1119914
The support staff at Tiffen (who are the parent company of Davis & Sanford) can answer your question. My tripod came assembled and I have not needed to remove the head. Write techsupport@tiffen.com or call 800-645-2522.
2169329
Yes with this system you can either remove the included Plate holder mount , or you can do like me and put a plate on the bottom of a head and use it either way with or without Tripod head I like doing it this way for versatility.
951484
No - but it's not necessary as you can pull it out and re-position is at a 90° angle to the surface on which it stands - even better! This is an EXCELLENT tripod.