Ball head or Pan head

[bcopley1116]

I have a benro TSL08CN00 tripod and it came with a ball head. Should I switch it out for the benro S2 head or just use what came with it? What are the advantages of one or the other?

 

[rcfireninja]

How do you like the weight of that tripod? I'm looking at getting one, interested I the answers you receive on the head also.


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[bcopley1116]

I really like it. It is light and very solid.

 

[307]

Pan is MUCH better. Worth the upgrade for binos/spotter use IMO.

 

[flashgordon]

That benro tripod is such a great deal!! My buddy has that tripod and put the S2 head on it, he couldn't be happier! I have a Slik 634 tripod and also have the S2. It's a great upgrade over a ball head. Works great glassing with binos, small spotter and my full size 88mm spotter. Congrats on a fine purchase.

 

[Pro953]

Like all things it's really a personal preference. That said If the funds are not a issue and you plan to glass a lot, go with the pan head.


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[bcopley1116]

Thank you guys for the input

 

[Beendare]

IME, the ball heads are just a little bit herky-jerkier than a pan head...but the pan heads are usually a little heavier.

I prefer the Pan heads

 

[FURMAN]

As others have already stated pan head is the way to go for glassing.

 

[AlaskaEd]

My Sirui has a ball head with a fluid panning lower section, so you get the advantage of both. It's the C-10S head. Maybe that's an option in you like both?