I am going with a MrotatorTCP for my D70s set up and the MrotatorA for my coolpix 5000 set up. I have never used either one however I like the Agons specs and have handled one before. The crafsmanship is exellent.
You have to set the nodal point with the angos TCP the first time but after that you can lock it down with the Manfretto mount supplied with the kit. Finding the nodal point should not be that hard. It may take a few tries but it is not impossible.
Kazesoze mentioned "recovering investment" for the higher priced precision. The difference is about US $575.
I am curious just how many panos others would have to shoot? For me that would be one project of 6 or more images. But for me I do this for a living so I look at it as an investment over time.
You can't go cheap with your tools. If you inspect the tools of any great craftsman you will find they are of the highest quality. Good tools = a better looking pano. If you are doing panos for profit I think your tools should be of the best quality. It will make the job easier and look better in the end. That means more business.
But then I have seen examples of home made pano heads with execellant results so your tools don't have to be expensive, they just have to work.
I guess it's like the old saying...you get what you pay for. At leaset that is what I tell my clients. LOL.
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