Video Fluid Head, Moman Pan Tilt Head for Tripod with Quick Release and Handle Max Load 22lbs/10kg Drag Pan Head for DSLR Camera Camcorder Monopod, Video-Camera-Tripod-Fluid-Head

Every once in a blue moon you come across an item that is too good to be true and can’t possibly be legit, but it turns out to be all of that and more.This is one of those items. I ordered it on the work because I couldn’t possibly believe that at $25 this thing is comparing to other fluid drag heads that start at 250 bucks and go up from there. This thing does its job and it does it well at a 10th or 15th of the price of similar heads. It kind of let you know just how over priced men’s photography gear is. Most photographers know this and when we can we will buy stuff that is not specifically for photography where you can get good quality for a fraction of the price. Basically manufactures slap photography on the label and triple the price on any product.This is not without its flaws. I am not a fan of the sparkly plastic that the knobs are made of and the short stubby tilt lever could be improved.This being said I will just lay out what this thing does better then some very expensive fluid heads and what is limitations are.PROS--The fluid motion is nice and smooth and it’s actually adjustable by the clamping knobs which is a feature that $300 heads lack.-It has an Arca swiss plate instead of that crappy Manfrotto plate that dominates 95% of fluid heads. Arca Swiss is the photographers standard but Manfrotto still dominates video which is why you find this in most of the fluid heads. $200 on a conversion right there with the native Arca Swiss.-with the exception of the ugly plastic it is aesthetically pleasing. It has a very well designed fit and finish.-The range of motion is actually higher than my more expensive fluid heads.-it cost $25!!! Can you believe that? TWENTY FIVE DOLLARS! And then I put it on a $500 tripod and it holds its own.-I like the blue accents very nice and it compliments my Leofoto rig nicely.-you can enter the world of fluid head photography for less than buying Starbucks for your buddies.-bubble levels everywhere so you can always see one.-The base has a flip up to move the camera into portrait mode. I don’t see this a lot on midpriced heads.CONS- Some are serious and some are just preference but none of these are deal breakers.-Base is only 50mm and most tripods you would put this on are going to be 60 and up. I don’t mind having the little rim showing on my leveling base.. Still I would pay more for a 60 mm base. Perhaps a heavier duty model.-I don’t like the the plastic the knobs are made of. They’re very ghetto looking and they ruin the look of what would otherwise be a killer looking setup, but they’re big and sturdy and I don’t see them breaking. You could buy three of these complete heads for the price of replacing a single knob on my Sachler. That’s ridiculous.-Are the clearly worst thing about this is the shirt tilt lever. It’s unnecessarily thick that’s because it’s plastic instead of the usual metal and it’s very short which means you have less control over your pan and tilt moves. It also was going to be stuck on one side of the amount. It’s on the left side. Every other fluid head I’ve seen has a long angled lever that allows you to move it to either side on the head.Even with these cons you cannot go wrong with what this thing costs. You could triple the price and increase some features and quality control and it would still be far cheaper than other photography products. Again it shows how ridiculously overpriced good gear is.I used it several times and I’ve gotten phenomenal results. The pans and tilts are smooth as glass. And because it has a friction knob instead of a standard locking knob you can adjust the tension without risk of damaging the head. I’ve not seen a mid-level head with this feature. Usually adjustable fluid pressure had started about $500.When I have some time I’m gonna start looking at this brand and see what else they offer and give you guys some reviews.Thank you for making it this far. I gotta tell you, buy this thing you will not be disappointed.

These are pretty nice. Well built and sturdy. For fluid heads, I found them to be rougher than they should be, hard to lock in place. I replaced one with a remote control head and wish I could have done that with all of them (I have 4). I expect there are better ones out there but this fit my budget. Maybe I'm being too critical.

The product is very good, however it moves a bit when tightening the tilt so take that into consideration that at telezoom it might move a bit

I ditto everything that Bender said in his detailed and informative review. I initially bought this fluid head for use with my spotting scope. I recently started dabbling with wildlife videography and found this fluid video head to work perfectly for my needs. Very pleased that I didn't have to spring for one of the big name pricier fluid video heads. Highly recommended!

Heavier that I was hoping for but very durable and smooth operating.

Here is a photo that warns anyone who plans to mount this on a flat surface instead of on a tripod that the angle of the handle will not allow it to shoot straight ahead. The handle angle cannot be adjusted. So use it on a rail or tripod only where the handle can go lower than the pan head mount. I just got it so will check it out tomorrow.UPDATE Oct 24, 2021: I mounted it using a "CAMVATE 5/8'' Male to 1/4'' Female Microphone Screw Adapter with Bottom Pedestal Mount" that I had purchased for another setup. You can purchase it here at Amazon. The screw that mounts into the microphone adapter fits perfectly into this pan head mount IF it is mounted like I did -- onto a 4-inch-wide solid wooden rail. The microphone unit then uses two wood screws to mount it solidly into the wood. Works great and today's left and right pans were smooth. With that setup, the handle can go lower than the pan head mount for almost 180-degrees when shooting forward. The Sony 4K camera shown in my photo has a gimble-floating lens, so that also helped to make very smooth camera movements. Perfect for what I need. I can attach another photo later. Five Stars!

So far, the 3 way tripod head is solid and stable with no leakage of lubricant. My only concern so far is that it does not tilt completely to vertical (which is a concern that other reviewers have had). Other than that, it is a worthy head for my GEEKTOTO carbon fiber tripod, and attaches quite well.

I was a world class professional photographer for many years and I only bought the best quality equipment!!! Not involved in the industry anymore I recently have been dabbling in video and needed a video head mount since I like to do a lot of work with a tripod to keep everything steady and also because when using a tripod you can control the framing of a shot a lot better.I purchased this head because it looked solid and although it appeared in the picture to be good for small format work when It arrived I took it out of the box and was surprised to find a really high quality piece of equipment capable of handling bigger formats. All the materials are of excellent quality and this is something I would have been proud to own when I was in the business!!! For the price this is a steal so don't hesitate.Another great feature is the quick release. This is something I used a lot when I was working and part of my secret to success was the ability to change my setup quickly and that's what a quick release allows. In the past I have paid around $50 per quick release so here you not only get that but an entire video head to boot for much less...