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Key Features
- Arca-Swiss Compatible Quick Release
- Forward and Back Plate Adjustment
- Forward and Back Platform Adjustment
- Pan Handle, 360° Panning
The SmallRig Lightweight Fluid Video Head is a compact head designed for camera rigs weighing up to 11 lb, making it suitable for still photographers and video makers who want to shoot in remote locations or remain as inconspicuous as possible when shooting. It features an indexed pan axis useful for creating panoramic stills or repeatable video camera pans. The head is Arca-swiss QR system compatible and comes with a quick release plate, allowing it to be used directly with optional Arca-Swiss cages and L-brackets.
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Does it have a bubble level?
Does it have a bubble level?
Yes. The following unit offers a built in bubble level inn the base of the fluid head.
Date published: 2022-11-08
What are the differences between 3457 and 3457B?
What are the differences between 3457 and 3457B?
The SmallRig Lightweight Fluid Video Head SM3457B has an upgraded the internal structure over the older discontinued model SM3457.
Date published: 2023-02-21
Does the pan handle also lock the tilt position? ...
Does the pan handle also lock the tilt position? Or is it really just a handle and the levers provide adjustment?
The SmallRig Lightweight Fluid Video Head has independent locks for pan and tilt. The are both located on the left side where they should be and are a valuable feature. The lever on the handle is for positioning the handle only.
Date published: 2022-12-09
How do you position it for vertical shooting? It ...
How do you position it for vertical shooting? It does not come with a user guide and it looked complicated when the sales person showed me.
To put the SmallRig Lightweight Fluid Video Head into a vertical orientation, you would need to do the following steps:
1. Tilt the head completely forward, 90 degrees to the front. The handle will be pointing up.
2. Loosen and rotate the panoramic head so that the camera is in the vertical orientation desired.
3. Lock the panoramic head in place.
Date published: 2023-12-31
Is there any way to change the screw knob on the ...
Is there any way to change the screw knob on the arca swiss clamp, to a clamp style?
The SmallRig Lightweight Fluid Video Head (B&H# SM3457B) does not offer the option to replace the quick release clamp's tightening knob with lever lock system.
Date published: 2023-02-06
Would this fit on a peak design travel tripod?
Would this fit on a peak design travel tripod?
This is a follow-up question: The Peak Design tripod requires their Universal Head Adapter in order to accommodate a fluid head. Will the Smallrig fit a Peak Design tripod if it had the adapter?
Date published: 2024-12-10