Marcus Guider Posted July 10, 2015 Share Posted July 10, 2015 I'm starting to look into purchasing my own fluid head and sets of sticks. I typically work on set with the Sachtler 80 and O'Connor 2575 heads, but would like to invest in a head for my own equipment kit. While I'm not in the market to purchase neither of the heads mentioned above, I would like to look into a possible vintage head that would work well with my RED One MX package. Typically my package is fully kitted and lensed with Zeiss Super Speeds, but I occasionally use LOMO Anamorphic lenses, or an Angeneiux 25-250 zoom. I'm currently looking into the O'Connor 50D fluid head, and would like feedback on the model. Also, if anyone has other recommendations I would like to hear those too! Marcus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Adrian Sierkowski Posted July 11, 2015 Premium Member Share Posted July 11, 2015 It's what I use and have used for a long long time on just about every camera you can mention. Mine has sprung a leak I need to get serviced before I use it again; and that can happen on older heads (and really any head) but its' a great system and I sometimes prefer my old 50D To things like the 1030 etc, but that's kinda personal preference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus Guider Posted July 11, 2015 Author Share Posted July 11, 2015 Thanks for your response Adrian. Besides getting it serviced, is there anything else I should know about the head? Did you have to make any modifications, or purchase new items such as the pan arm or quick release plate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Adrian Sierkowski Posted July 11, 2015 Premium Member Share Posted July 11, 2015 I haven't. Some have. Normally I just keep a doveplate on the thing and slide on and off. I keep thinking of going for a pan handle upgrade but I've gown used to what I have on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus Guider Posted July 11, 2015 Author Share Posted July 11, 2015 That sounds like a good way to go. What sticks did you pair with the head, and are they 100mm? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Adrian Sierkowski Posted July 12, 2015 Premium Member Share Posted July 12, 2015 100mm and I believe there's O'Connor 35As, or something like that. I haven't got them with me at the moment to check . They're basically these; but Aluminium: http://www.ebay.com/itm/OConnor-35L-Carbon-Fiber-1-Stage-Tripod-Legs-100mm-Bowl-Two-Position-Spreader/271660120460?_trksid=p2141725.c100338.m3726&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20141212152715%26meid%3Dfa4406253f14424f912dccfddc536823%26pid%3D100338%26rk%3D9%26rkt%3D30%26sd%3D370984212082 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Griffin Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 Hey Marcus, I have an original O'Connor 1030 head I am looking to sell. It's just overkill for my camera. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mit Mel Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 Hello Marcus, I have an O'Connor 100 Fluid Head with ProHD Tripod Legs and Hi Hat 150mm Bowl kit for sale if you are interested? http://www.cinematography.com/index.php?showtopic=72428 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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