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Review on πŸ“· Koolehaoda 360Β° Single Handle Hydraulic Damping Three-Dimensional Tripod Pan Head with Quick Release Plate for Tripod, Monopod, DSLR Camera, Camcorder - Improved SEO by Evan Larson

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Good, compact tripod head, with one shortcoming.

I bought this head to use with a travel tripod instead of the ball head that came with it when I want to shoot video. It's compact enough for me and feels solid.* Slim. I like that all three movements are smooth and the adjustment screws have flat knobs instead of round ones, making them easy to turn even with gloves on.* Fast. I also like that it uses a Swiss Arca style quick release plate. A 6.5cm screw is included. The camera mounting screw on the quick release plate can be tightened with either a folding handle, a coin, or an Allen wrench. The mounting screw is in a slot that can move a little over 2cm to help you balance the camera.* Leveling. This head has two bubble levels to keep everything in order. One is next to the quick release plate and the other is on the handle of the quick release plate. The second only makes sense if you're tilting the camera to portrait - then the spirit level is pointing up.* One thing. I don't like the finish on the underside of the head where it attaches to the tripod. This head has a 3/8" threaded hole, which is fine, but the 3/8 to 1/4" adapters I have don't screw in completely flush like they should. This head is supplied without an adapter. This shortcoming means that the only contact between the head and the tripod is this small adapter and not the entire surface of the head base. This head should be able to accommodate the wider flange that these adapters have. I tried two different adapters and the same thing. I can "fix" this by putting a large washer between the tripod and the head, but it will most likely get lost and I don't have to. Otherwise I like the head.

Pros
  • Quality construction
Cons
  • Requires power outlet