The Vision 100 Fluid Head (100mm Ball Base) (Black); Designed and engineered to new advanced levels, it is the perfect head for today's latest digital camera configurations and one-piece camcorders. Incorporating a drag mechanism employing non-contacting thin film technology, which ensures consistent drag and constant performance over a temperature range from -40°F to +140°F.

The Vision 100 gives precise movement and excellent camera control during the critical slow start up of your shot, with a seamless transition into whip pan and instant recovery to the original drag setting at the finish of movement. Calibrated with variable adjustment and a single turn rotation from fully on to off, the drag knobs are backlit for easy viewing and detented to give a "dial-in feel" and to ensure settings are always maintained. Offers perfect balance throughout its payload range and allow heads to tilt through the full range of ±90°, without being anxious that the tripod will tumble.

For smooth movement and total control - imperative to provide those perfect shots first time....

Vision 100 Fluid Head Included    3772-3 Carbon Fiber Legs Included    Folds Down to 34"    Weighs 22 lb    Illuminated Controls    Digital Counterbalance Readout    Ground Level Spreader Included    Soft Sided Carry Case Included

The Vision 100 pan & tilt head achieves the Perfect Counter Balance by means of an innovative and patented infinitely-variable spring mechanism. This allows the head to tilt through the full range of ±90° in perfect balance, eliminating a considerable amount of physical effort required by the operator to control the tilting action. Since the camera is perfectly balanced, it can be left at any angle - totally hands free - without having to lock the tilt brake. The variable counterbalance mechanism allows it to be used with a variety of lenses, batteries, viewfinders and on-camera lights.

For even faster setup, the Vision 100 offers a digital counterbalance readout, with repeatable balance setting. The display is activated by a simple press of a button and remains visible for 15 seconds.

The Vision 100 uses the Vinten TF (Thin Film) damping system, to provide consistent drag and constant performance in demanding conditions from -40°F to +140°F. The TF system offers total control, for precise movement and excellent camera control during the critical slow start-up of your shot. Providing seamless transition into Whip Pan and instant recovery to the original drag setting at the finish of the movement.

Calibrated with variable adjustment and a single turn rotation from fully On to Off, the drag knobs are backlit and are adjusted accordingly (depending on the lighting conditions) by a light sensor built into the digital readout. For easy viewing and detented to give a "dial-in feel", ensuring that settings are always maintained.

Unique design features allow fast setup - a must if you are continuously on the move. The leveling bowl has a double threaded screw shank, which allows the bowl lock to be tightened and released quickly. Very handy when you are constantly adjusting the bowl to level the camera (especially on uneven terrain).

Tough die-cast body ensures robustness, while quality design and construction provide a lifetime of precision.

Adjustable camera mounting plate with unique rubber grip strips holds the camera rock steady.

Built-in illuminated bubble for horizontal leveling, ensuring easy leveling even under unfavorable lighting conditions.

Load capacity of: 44.1 lb

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. will this support an hdx900 with a battery and smallhd monitor?

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

Q: 2. It states operating temp Up to 86F !!What happens at 90F+, as it is in Southern California quite often in the summer? Thank you,Peter

A: The operating temperature of 5 to 86F is what is stated by the manufacturer.

Q: 3. Does the Vision Blue System come with a camera mounting plate or is that extra?

A: Yes it comes with a plate and two different sized screws to fit almost any camera.

Q: 4. Aside from the price what is the difference between this one at $877.50 AND the Vinten Vision blue3 Head (Black) B&H # VIV41060001 MFR # V4106-0001 at $1228.50 ?

A: The difference between the two heads comes down to weight capacity. The the less expensive Vision Blue Pan and Tilt Head can handle 4.6 to 11 lb/2.1 to 5.0 kg while the Vision blue3 Head can handle 6.6 to 14.6 lb/3.0 to 6.6 kg. If you wish, you can extend the blue3's capacity by getting the Vinten bluebridge Small Camera Adapter which allows cameras starting at 4.63 lb/2.10 kg.

Q: 5. Can you remove the half bowl, to mount this to a flat base?

A: Sorry, no, you are not able to remove the ball base on this video head. There are methods of adapting it however. Please see the following suggestions. The Manfrotto Video Head Bowl Adapter offers no leveling but is rock solid, the ikan Hi-Hat Riser offers some leveling and the Alan Gordon Hi-Hat Support I recommend mounting to a board or other support immediately for it is not stable enough for camera use on it's own. The Plywood Mounting Board would be excellent for this purpose. (The mounting board image below is incorrect.)

Q: 6. 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: 7. 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: 8. Is the tie down (bottom bowl clamp) thread on the blue5 M10, or 3/8 ?

A: We were able to determine it is not 3/8 .

Q: 9. Does this come with the rubber feet?

A: The feet on the Vinten 3819-3 Pozi-Loc Aluminum Tripod Legs (Black) are a polyethylene with a rubberized bottom portion to some extent.

Q: 10. Is the tripod plate on this head by chance compatible with the RH25D or RH45D Libec Heads? Or Vice Versa?

A: There are no reports of that being possible. Hopefully, someone has these two heads and can test them.