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I currently have and really like the Manfrotto 410 junior geared head but it is heavy.
I also own and want to like the uniqball head but I am struggling to make it work as I think it should on panoramas.
I understand that the lens needs to face the read screw (unless using a panoramic base plate, which I have)and then all will be level throughout the sweep. However this only seems to work when the cameral is perfectly horizontal IE the subject is composed in a 50/50 ratio. when I tilt the head to get a 2/3 ratio I cannot work out a way to keep the horizon straight during the pan. When I use the 410 geared head this is not a problem as the tripod is levelled not just the head.
Am I just being a bit of a numpty (please qualify it if you say yes)!
I would like to make this work as I am going away for a few days next month to Scotland and am keen to keep the weight I carry to a minimum.
If anyone can offer any help I would appreciate it.
I also own and want to like the uniqball head but I am struggling to make it work as I think it should on panoramas.
I understand that the lens needs to face the read screw (unless using a panoramic base plate, which I have)and then all will be level throughout the sweep. However this only seems to work when the cameral is perfectly horizontal IE the subject is composed in a 50/50 ratio. when I tilt the head to get a 2/3 ratio I cannot work out a way to keep the horizon straight during the pan. When I use the 410 geared head this is not a problem as the tripod is levelled not just the head.
Am I just being a bit of a numpty (please qualify it if you say yes)!
I would like to make this work as I am going away for a few days next month to Scotland and am keen to keep the weight I carry to a minimum.
If anyone can offer any help I would appreciate it.