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France, Paris
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Review on πŸŽ₯ Ravelli AVTP Professional 55" 65mm Video Camera Tripod – Ideal for Smooth & Stable Video Shooting with Fluid Drag Head by Vangele Carson

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Does the spinning part of the ball move even when it's "locked "?

DO NOT purchase this tripod if you plan to use it with any type of boom/jib. I received this item for use with a Neewer Crane/Jib. Under the weight of the boom and camera, the rotating portion of the ball holder continued to move and roll in the ball holder area, ruining my footage. I struggled to get the locking bolt on the ball so that it really latched and wouldn't move under the weight of my gear. I FINALLY fixed it and I will never solve it. I had to do my best to lock the screw and I think it would be a nightmare to unscrew, especially if I ever want to tighten it again. I'm looking for a video tripod that just swings left and right up. /Descent. I don't need this multidirectional spherical function at all. It fights against me and I wish it was direct. When the locking bolt disengages and starts spinning again, I just smear some JB Weld onto the ball holder area and lock this spinning ball in place once and for all.

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