Cayer K3 Video Camera Fluid Drag Pan Head with 1/4 and 3/8 inches Screws Sliding Plate, 75mm Flate Base for DSLR Cameras, Camcorder, Monopod and Tripods, Max Loading 13.2LB

We have probably 10 of these on tripods and they work great! Only (small) drawback is that they get pretty stiff in weather below 40 degrees. Not a knock since most deal with this issue. Great video head for the money.

Bought this for a Vortex 27-60 X 85 spotting scope. I use a phone scope with a iPhone set up on this. This has very stable , fluid movement. I can easily track birds in flight and animals running well over 1000 yds.Excellent product for the money and worked better than I expected.

But don't expect 100% smooth movements with a heavy lens like Sony 200-600mm without using the handle. Why I'm not using the handle? Well, one hand must be on the zoom ring or even switching to manual for some effects. You can go all fancy with Tilta motors of course. I've never used another fluid head in the market so can't compare.

Bought this to support a Celestron 100mm angled spotting scope- It is more than sturdy. Really well made, hefty, smooth pan and tilt. Nice fit and finish. Quick mount shoe is not a standard size - It is a tad larger than some of my other shoes- So might not fit other quick mount heads. But I have absolutely no complaints since this will be a dedicated use system- For the price is it a heck of a bargain. They include tools for the 3/8 insert adapter and adjusting pan tension. Nice.

There’s a good chance that my unit is a defect but in the last few months of owning this fluid head, the poorly designed pan/tilt arm makes using it frustrating on set.I wanted to love the fluid head for the valued price, decent drag system and build, but the arm getting jammed and stuck every time I go to unscrew the knob to adjust makes this head particularly unusable for real work.When stuck, I have to apply intense tension and effort to loosen the arm back up which I not only isn’t ideal but generally is not an issue I want to have with any fluid head of any price point.I will now be retiring using the fluid head as the hassle is not worth the money being saved.

For some reason the pan is very stiff. Seems sturdy I hope it loosens up a bit

It does everything you need it to! For $40, you will have no problems for what you use it for, unless you go past the weight limit, which I haven't. Customer service is also great as they take care of you when you need them to. I doubt I'll have problems with this product for a long time.

Isn't good at all left &right is hard to move