bogen pan tilt head in Reviews and Ratings

… look elsewhere. The pan head is not a fluid head. It does not pan and tilt very smoothly. The center column can be cranked up and down, but there is no locking mechanism to lock it in place. The 3… 2 more reviews »

…[...] I sent it back and got this tripod with the 3 way pan tilt head. It was less than twice as much, and is ten times the quality. I'm very impressed by Bogen products. I have a monopod… 2 more reviews »

… in the head to bind together slightly when left in a position for a few moments. The result is a visible jerk in the video when you start a pan or tilt movement. True fluid heads have a viscous fluid between…

… of of the materials in the head to bind together slightly when left in a position for a few moments. The result is a visible jerk in the video when you start a pan or tilt movement. True fluid heads have a viscous… 39 more reviews »

…This thing is dynamite ! It's not too heavy, not too light, just right ! It can get lower, like 15" to 17" & higher, like 73" to 75" than any other tripod I have ever owed. The 3-way tilt- pan… 100 more reviews »

…This will be my second 501 fluid head with bogen/manfrotto sticks. This tripod system is great for various productions of any budget(if any). Its a stage one system, great for your lower end… 4 more reviews »

…I purchased the Bogen/Manfrotto 190XPROB Tripod Legs in November, 2007, along with the 804RC2 3-Way Pan/Tilt Head and the 486RC2 Compact Ball Head.I became used to heavy, bulky tripods in the 1970s… 69 more reviews »

… bogen design of 4-5 years ago. I don't know if this is a true "fluid" head because it looks like a highly viscous grease between the pan/tilt surfaces. The effect is very smooth and controllable… 36 more reviews »

… nice job of balancing these trade-offs. It is light, just under 4lbs and sturdy enough to support all but the heaviest camera and lens combos. For years I used a Bogen tripod/head. It was a great tripod… 21 more reviews »

…Strengths: light, smooth head action, bogen quality Weaknesses: none to date Summary: I am pleased with the quality of this tripod. It is not the top of the bogen line but for the price range…

… they transfer every defect in the floor. B&H was kind enough to let me return this, and I bought a Bogen 503 fluid head, which I will mount on a big Bogen tripod I already own. B&H rules!… 1 more review »

… to transport. The head movement is extremly smooth so panning is a breeze.…

…I purchased this monopod with the Bogen (Manfrotto) 3229 Swivel Tilt Head with Quick Release. This is a great combination. The monopod has 4 sections and it deploys with ease using three quick… 61 more reviews »

… worth 15 bucks. Based on this, I can only recommend you purchase the legs, and look for a different head. I bought a new head, and can recommend it. The Bogen 804rc2.. for use with a camera under… 2 more reviews »

… is lightweisght (compared to Bogen) yet stable enough agains high wind and a 70-300 zoom lens with a medium size SLR body. The detachable pan/til head can be used for low angle macro shots and the legs can be set… 49 more reviews »