Hi, I was wondering if the fluid head detaches from the tripod? Thanks!
1350108
Yes, it can be removed, and even taken apart. Some of the fluid heads on these tripods can come a little tight, and there are step-by-step instructions that you can find easily enough online detailing how to loosen them up a bit. You basically just have to loosen the large retaining bolt that runs through the pan mechanism. (Looking at the underside of the Head, you'll see hole which shows the top of a large slotted bolt. I loosened this by a 1/4 turn - which was really tight and required lots of force to budge it). Hope this helps to answer your question!
1995415
No it does not have a ball head but it has a very fluid feel to it and works great on my Redfield scope great tripod for the price you can't hardly beat it I've seen more expensive ones not work as well as these do
458050
Releasing the pistol grip does secure the position. However, with intention, the operator can still move the position. This tripod is very stable and reliable.
320519
Yes. While somewhat convoluted, the center column can be removed and the ball head re-attached using the piece that attaches to the bottom of the center column (its the piece that has a weight hook attached). This permits the tripod to be used very close to the ground. It does not show this in the instructions but it certainly can be done.
372475
Yes, I got the pistol grip head to use with this tripod and I have been very happy with the combination. I have been using them together for over an year. Because this head makes the tripod longer than with the head it comes with, I put it grip first in the tripod bag so that the feet are sticking out of the bag and zip it closed as much as it will go, I don't have any problems with it that way.
21121
No, you need to disconnet the strap from the camera. The strap uses the same hole as the tripod to attach to the camera.
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.
1789453
Yes, the tripod base is separate from the umbrella. Love this umbrella and actually bought 2. The size circumference only really allows for 2 people to be comfortable underneath.
1427758
I have this tripod and love it! Yes the head comes off, in fact the head comes I it's own box and you have to put it on the tripod. And yes, it's a "bowl" mount. That allows you to level the head very easily.
1811263
Interesting question. The head does not come off with normal effort. Seems Streamlight wants it returned 'if needed' to assure a correct repair.
1116808
It sure does. I pretty much never take it off my camera even when I haven't used my tripod in days.
1528886
No, although the tripod is a convenient hand hold. But it works just as well without the tripod.
2154261
I received this today, and the head came off the tripod. I did not see any screws but it seemed that the head was superglued to the tripod. Is this how it should be?
1967459
I have shot video clips with this very successfully. Works best with no movement of the tripod during shooting. If you use it to move around while filming, get some practice putting right amount of drag on, so you can move fluid and smooth yet still have good control.... works excellent!
2039216
No. It is also a female screw which allows you to attach it to a quick release plate for your tripod head.
1538358
I actually unscrew the head from my manfrotto tripod and screw on the slider to the tripod because the head attaches to the sliding part so you have more control of the camera as your sliding it. Hope this makes sense and hope it helps.
145710
Yes, the shaft you mount your camera on lifts out and it is the monopod. Very convenient when you have the tripod extended you can lift out the monopod and move to a different location rather than pick the entire tripod up and move with it. So even though you can't see the monopod it is part of the tripod and separates with loosening the hand tightening nut and slide it out of the tripod. Hope this helps.