Advice on tripod, head & equip for a beginner

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Hi folks,

Beginner here looking for advice on a 'head' and tripod for taking footage of my local football club for YouTube.

I'm a novice so not really sure what I need but I have a Panasonic Lumix FZ200 with a top range SD Card so far. That's it.

So, I need to be able to plan and track but nothing super flashy. I'm just starting out so entry level gear would be fine.

Any recommendations? I'm happy to get a tripod of approx my height but it's the head unit and moveability I'm not clear on.
 
Tdes said:
I have one of these https://www.wexphotovideo.com/manfrotto-xpro-video-monopod-mvh500ah-1609554/ bought second hand from a shop on eBay.

It is a bit more moveable than a tripod, so you can move around the pitch easier.

What ever you choose you will need a decent fluid head, don't go eBay cheap, you are better off buying a second hand reputable brand.
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THank you for the tip.

Forgive my ignorance, but the comes as part of the unit you linked to? If I was to find one like that on ebay then it's good to go, just thread it onto the Lumix?
 
Sorry, I've just seen it quite clearly says "with Head" in the description!
 
I've actually got one of these, in fact I have two so might sell one. I used them to video dressage tests, as @Tdes comments, they are very good and better than a fixed monopod or tripod for range of movement.
There are good video reviews on You Tube that'll help you.
 
thank you for the advice - much appreciated.

If you do decide to sell, potential buyer here!
 
I'll get pics sorted this afternoon
 
You say quote " a top range SD Card " unquote but you don't mention make or MB/s or GB No good having say a 125GB card if the MB/s is slow, your camera will stall if doing long bust shots until the buffer clears
 
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