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Tripod Video and Photography Head in one?

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boomie
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I'm looking to buy a new tripod head for video and photography. Might sound like a dumb question, but do you typically use the same head for both, or buy separate tripod heads for each? Any recommendations would be much appreciated. Budget is around $200. Currently looking at the Manfrotto 502HD Pro Video Head.

Much Thanks! +K
Apr 16 2014 3:39PM
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boomie
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Apr 16 2014 5:47PM
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Jpurd
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I just got the manfrotto 502 tripod. Fluid head is great for filming and it locks in place for your photography
Apr 19 2014 5:05PM
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PacificRimJob
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I'd buy two heads for each if i were you. photo heads can get super light, while big heavy duty video heads are far from easy to haul in comparison.

for example, my video head weighs something like 3 lbs. A small ball head for photography could weigh something like 1/6th of that.
Apr 19 2014 6:48PM
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