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Video Tripod Fluid

Friday, August 27th, 2010
Ravelli AVT Video Camera Tripod with Fluid Drag Head Ravelli AVT Video Camera Tripod with Fluid Drag Head
List Price: $199.00
Sale Price: $69.69
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The Ravelli AVT is constructed of pressure treated aluminum and is unrivalled in stability. This geared tripod incorporates a unique center brace strut system, reliable quick-action leg locks, non-rollback center column, and rubberized feet with retractable metal spikes...

Video Tripod Fluid

New Video Camera Film Tripod w Pro Fluid Drag Pan Head
New Video Camera Film Tripod w Pro Fluid Drag Pan Head
Paypal   US $133.99
Manfrotto Bogen 3046 Tripod w 3063 Video Fluid Head
Manfrotto Bogen 3046 Tripod w 3063 Video Fluid Head
Paypal   US $177.50
E IMAGE 7107H Fluid Video Head Carbon FIber Tripod
E IMAGE 7107H Fluid Video Head Carbon FIber Tripod
Paypal   US $300.00
Stitz Video Tripod Model CV230BQ Fluid Panhead Used
Stitz Video Tripod Model CV230BQ Fluid Panhead Used
Paypal   US $24.99
Miller 20 Series II Video Camera Tripod w Fluid Head
Miller 20 Series II Video Camera Tripod w Fluid Head
Paypal   US $430.00
Manfrotto 501 Pro Video Fluid Tripod Head HDV
Manfrotto 501 Pro Video Fluid Tripod Head HDV
Paypal   US $99.00
Bogan Manfrotto 3126 Fluid Video Tripod Head
Bogan Manfrotto 3126 Fluid Video Tripod Head
Paypal   US $75.00
Heavy Duty Video Tripod Fluid Drag Head Kit NEW WF717
Heavy Duty Video Tripod Fluid Drag Head Kit NEW WF717
Paypal   US $139.99
Pro Heavy Duty Video Tripod Fluid Pan Head FT9901 NEW B
Pro Heavy Duty Video Tripod Fluid Pan Head FT9901 NEW B
Paypal   US $149.99
PROFESSIONAL VIDEO TRIPOD WITH FLUID DRAG HEAD EI 717BK
PROFESSIONAL VIDEO TRIPOD WITH FLUID DRAG HEAD EI 717BK
Paypal   US $190.75
PROFESSIONAL VIDEO TRIPOD WITH FLUID DRAG HEAD E 7050
PROFESSIONAL VIDEO TRIPOD WITH FLUID DRAG HEAD E 7050
Paypal   US $254.34
Pro Video Camera Tripod Action EI 717AH Fluid Drag Head
Pro Video Camera Tripod Action EI 717AH Fluid Drag Head
Paypal   US $100.00
PROFESSIONAL VIDEO TRIPOD PRO FLUID DRAG HEAD WF9003B
PROFESSIONAL VIDEO TRIPOD PRO FLUID DRAG HEAD WF9003B
Paypal   US $589.44
Bilora Tripod Video Head Fluid System W Germany
Bilora Tripod Video Head Fluid System W Germany
Paypal   US $29.00
MANFROTTO 701RC2 TRIPOD VIDEO FLUID HEAD USED
MANFROTTO 701RC2 TRIPOD VIDEO FLUID HEAD USED
Paypal   US $85.00
Manfrotto 700RC2 fluid video camera tripod head new
Manfrotto 700RC2 fluid video camera tripod head new
Paypal   US $19.00
QUICKSET Professional Fluid TRIPOD HEAD 100mm Video
QUICKSET Professional Fluid TRIPOD HEAD 100mm Video
Paypal   US $49.95
EI717X Video Tripod Fluid Pan Head 717 Taller Version
EI717X Video Tripod Fluid Pan Head 717 Taller Version
Paypal   US $187.77
Pro Heavy Duty Video Tripod Fluid Drag Head Kits WF717
Pro Heavy Duty Video Tripod Fluid Drag Head Kits WF717
Paypal   US $198.00
EI717D Pro HeavyDuty Video Tripod Fluid Drag Head Kits
EI717D Pro HeavyDuty Video Tripod Fluid Drag Head Kits
Paypal   US $238.00
EI 717 Pro Heavy Duty Video Tripod Fluid Drag Head Kits
EI 717 Pro Heavy Duty Video Tripod Fluid Drag Head Kits
Paypal   US $218.00
Pro Video Tripod w Fluid Pan Head EI 9901 EI9901 NEW
Pro Video Tripod w Fluid Pan Head EI 9901 EI9901 NEW
Paypal   US $154.88
Bower 72” Photo Video Tripod with Fluid Pan Head Case
Bower 72” Photo Video Tripod with Fluid Pan Head Case
Paypal   US $24.95
Bogen Manfrotto 701HDV Pro Fluid Video Mini Tripod Head
Bogen Manfrotto 701HDV Pro Fluid Video Mini Tripod Head
Paypal   US $149.99
MILLER FLUID HEAD TRIPOD FOR MOTION PICTURES OR VIDEO
MILLER FLUID HEAD TRIPOD FOR MOTION PICTURES OR VIDEO
Paypal   US $1,300.00
Pro Video Tripod Fluid Pan Head EI717 717 EI 717 Bowl
Pro Video Tripod Fluid Pan Head EI717 717 EI 717 Bowl
Paypal   US $196.00
52 FULLSIZE FLUID HEAD TRIPOD FOR VIDEO CAMERA
52 FULLSIZE FLUID HEAD TRIPOD FOR VIDEO CAMERA
Paypal   US $29.99
EI717D Pro Heavy Duty Video Tripod Fluid Drag Head Kits
EI717D Pro Heavy Duty Video Tripod Fluid Drag Head Kits
Paypal   US $238.00
Sachtler Video 25 II 25II Fluid Tripod Head 150mm
Sachtler Video 25 II 25II Fluid Tripod Head 150mm
Paypal   US $3,799.00
Tiltall 3 Section Video bi post Tripod with fluid head
Tiltall 3 Section Video bi post Tripod with fluid head
Paypal   US $149.95
Bogen Manfrotto Tripod with 501 Pro Video Fluid Head
Bogen Manfrotto Tripod with 501 Pro Video Fluid Head
Paypal   US $200.00
SLIK 505QF Video Tripod W Fluid Pan Head
SLIK 505QF Video Tripod W Fluid Pan Head
Paypal   US $139.00
Velbon CX 480 F Video tripod With 2 way fluid panhead
Velbon CX 480 F Video tripod With 2 way fluid panhead
Paypal   US $107.51
professional Fluid action video tripod
professional Fluid action video tripod
Paypal   US $68.00
EI7087H Video Camera 100mm4 Fluid Drag Tripod Heads
EI7087H Video Camera 100mm4 Fluid Drag Tripod Heads
Paypal   US $1,878.00
EI7085H Video Camera 100mm4 Fluid Drag Tripod Heads
EI7085H Video Camera 100mm4 Fluid Drag Tripod Heads
Paypal   US $1,580.00
EI7083H Video Camera 100mm4 Fluid Drag Tripod Heads
EI7083H Video Camera 100mm4 Fluid Drag Tripod Heads
Paypal   US $1,228.00
EI7081H Video Camera 100mm4Fluid Drag Tripod Heads
EI7081H Video Camera 100mm4Fluid Drag Tripod Heads
Paypal   US $848.00
EI7080AA Video TripodFluid Drag Head Kit Load20Kg 45LB
EI7080AA Video TripodFluid Drag Head Kit Load20Kg 45LB
Paypal   US $750.00
EI717AH Pro Video Camera Tripod Action Fluid Drag Head
EI717AH Pro Video Camera Tripod Action Fluid Drag Head
Paypal   US $99.00
EI7063H Pro Video Camera Action Fluid Drag Tripod Heads
EI7063H Pro Video Camera Action Fluid Drag Tripod Heads
Paypal   US $598.00
Velbon CX 586 F Video tripod With 2 way fluid panhead
Velbon CX 586 F Video tripod With 2 way fluid panhead
Paypal   US $133.08
Velbon CX 586 Video tripod With 2 way fluid panhead
Velbon CX 586 Video tripod With 2 way fluid panhead
Paypal   US $122.50
PRO VIDEO HEAVY DUTY VIDEO TRIPOD FLUID DRAG HEAD MP25
PRO VIDEO HEAVY DUTY VIDEO TRIPOD FLUID DRAG HEAD MP25
Paypal   US $199.00
Manfrotto Video Kit 503HDV Fluid Head 536 Tripod w Bag
Manfrotto Video Kit 503HDV Fluid Head 536 Tripod w Bag
Paypal   US $899.90
Pro Video Tripod w Fluid Pan Head EI 9903 EI9903 NEW
Pro Video Tripod w Fluid Pan Head EI 9903 EI9903 NEW
Paypal   US $587.00
Bogen Manfrotto 516 Pro Video QR Fluid Tripod Head NEW
Bogen Manfrotto 516 Pro Video QR Fluid Tripod Head NEW
Paypal   US $549.99
Manfrotto Tripod 055XPROB 501HDV fluid video head Kit
Manfrotto Tripod 055XPROB 501HDV fluid video head Kit
Paypal   US $429.00

What is a Fluid Head on a tripod?

I'm looking for a good tripod for my digital video camera, and I keep seeing high priced Fluid Heads. I'm not sure what they are or how they work.

Usually when a tripod head moves, the friction is provided by washers which run together. When you run any two hard surfaces, they can "grate" past each other causing vibration through the camera (think rusty hinge). Fluid heads eliminate this problem by using fluid to provide the friction.