Vinten Vision 100 Fluid Head Osprey Lite Pedestal

Product Code: eq102444
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Easily transport your camera to quickly set up shots in a studio or on location with the Osprey Lite 2-Stage Steering Pedestal from Vinten. This lightweight and compact pedestal supports up to 77 lb and features a detachable skid, which allows the unit to be broken down into two sections for easy transportation and storage. An integral manual pump and an inlet valve make setup quick and easy to balance, with the unit's 2-stage design providing flexibility for high and low shots and its column adaptable to work on a dolly track.

Two Stages for High and Low Shots Variable Counterbalance Mechanism Illuminated Drag Control Detachable Skid for Easy Breakdown Adaptable for Use on Dolly Track

General
Head Fitting	Flat Base
Height	2 to 4.8' / 0.64 to 1.49 m
Clearance	Ground: 0.5" / 14 mm
Tracking Width	27.1" / 69 cm
Transit Doorway Width	28.8" / 73.3 cm
Steering Ring Diameter	15" / 38 cm
Cable Guards	Wheel Truck Mounted, Individually Adjusted
Wheel Diameter	3.9" / 10 cm
Wheel Lock	Individual
Environmental
Operating Temperature	-8 to 92°F / -40 to 60°C
Physical
Load Capacity	77.2 lb / 35 kg
Dimensions	Not Specified by Manufacturer
Weight	29.32 lb / 13.3 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight	52 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)	40 x 31 x 16"

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. What are the key differences between this and the FH-145 S2?

A: The S1 has one drag level with settings, The S2 has a total of three levels with settings.

Q: 2. will this support an hdx900 with a battery and smallhd monitor?

A: The stated minimum payload of the VB is 4.4lbs

Q: 3. Anyone know if you can remove the bowl of this head to mount it directly to a still photo tripod with a 3/8"-16 screw?

A: Yes, the Miller AIR Fluid Head has a removable ball level stud for flat base mounting (sliders) with 3/8” screw hole.

Q: 4. Looking for a replacement mid level spreader. From what I found online the spreader for this model is discontinued. Looking for a solution for replacement?

A: The Vinten 3781-3 Spread-Loc Mid-Level Spreader is compatible with this tripod. https://bhpho.to/2J7Eeaz

Q: 5. how many times it can take pump?

A: We are sorry but we are not clear as to what you are asking. So that we may be of further assistance, please email us at provideo@a href= http://bhphoto.com target= _blank bhphoto.com./a

Q: 6. Will this tripod support a PMW - 350 camera?

A: The Sony PMW-350 with LCD VF, AF lens, Mic and BP-GL95 battery weighs 13.9 lbs. The Vinten VB3-AP2M has a load capacity between 6.6 to 14.6 lb. The PMW-350 is just at the edge of being able to work with this tripod, but you will not be able to add a lot more to it. You may want to consider tripods with a larger load capacity. Vinten has the Vision blue5 with a capacity between 12.1-26.5 pounds. While the Miller SOLO DV 20 has a max capacity of 22 pounds. You will need a VCT-14 Quick Release Plate to connect the camera to any tripod as well.

Q: 7. Is this compatible with the Proaim Heavy-Duty Mitchell Base Tripod Legs?

A: Yes. Both the tripod and the Vinten V3996-0001 Vector 950 Head will support the Mitchell flat base mount.

Q: 8. can these be used on Sachtler flowtech 100 tripods?

A: Yes, this is compatible with the Sachtler Flowtech 100.

Q: 9. Hello. Will this work with Gitzo GT2542 tripod, canon R6ii, RF 100-500 and 1.4 extender? Stills and video. Thank you.

A: Yes, the Gitzo 2-Way Fluid Head would work with the Gitzo GT2542 Mountaineer Series 2 Carbon Fiber Tripod for stills, or video. It would also support your payload weights.

Q: 10. Have have this head and am ordering these legs. What bowl clamp knob are you using? It is not the one that comes with the Blue5 head. Can you give me the part number?

A: B&H # VIV41501902 is the Vinten Bowl Clamp for Flowtech 75 Tripod. https://bhpho.to/2FOOlAv

anyonymous	14/09/2024
[28.8" / 73.3 cm] This product is wonderful. Dispatch is also speedy. 5

HDMan	09/09/2024
[Flat Base] A true broadcast quality ENG fluid head.... as smooth and strong as they come. Nothing can beat or surpass it in tilt/pan movement or build quality. 5

Lizard FCB	19/08/2024
[Flat Base] fluid movements 5

Michael	03/08/2024
[15" / 38 cm] I've had this head for over twenty years. Sorry B&H but it wasn't purchased from you, although all the other Vinten products I have were bought from you. Why is this head the only one in the Vinten range with the extraordinary TF drag design? All their other general use heads have LF drag, which is pretty much the same as everyone else has used from the days when Robert Miller patented his viscosity drag design. I now have a couple of the 75mm bowl Vision Blue heads on my lovely Flowtech legs which are very good, but they don't perform anywhere near as precisely and smoothly as my decades old Vision 100. The only way this head could be improved would be to have the amazing new Sachtler Aktiv bowl adjustment system. Come on Vinten/Vitec, you own just about every tripod brand going anyway. Why can't you combine this clever Sachtler design with the best fluid head on the market? Is brand separation that important to you? Be like ARRI, not like Rupert. 5

Mulisha911	18/07/2024
[28.8" / 73.3 cm] Worth every penny. This is by far the best Video head I have ever used. Side loading, perfect balance. Buttery smooth pan and tilts. 5

anyonymous	25/06/2024
[27.1" / 69 cm] Man am I blown away at how great this head is! Vinten's Perfet Balance system really does work as intended and is a real joy to use. It's super easy to rebalance after a lens change and takes no time at all. I've never used a properly counterbalanced head until now...what was I waiting for? Even with a roughly 600mm lens I'm able to attain perfectly smooth, controlled pans with minimal, if any backlash. I doubt tracking people or animals with a telephoto lens would be an issue at all. Just make sure you have a solid tripod! All and all I'm extremely happy with this head and it's sure to last me a very very long time. 5

Sam	19/04/2024
[3.9" / 10 cm] I've owned this head and tripod for a few years now. It's very solid, and about as smooth as any fluid head could be. I've owned others that cost about half or 2/3 as much, but not as good. I've used it in all weather; desert sand and heat, rain, snow, temps down to -30f, wind chills as low as -45. It hasn't skipped a beat. One minor thing... for some reason the pan bar can slip back into the rosette clamp a bit at times. You just have to loosen the clamp, turn andpush the bar back in, and re-clamp. Definitely does not affect the operation, so all 5 stars is what I give it. 5