Tripod for Sony EX3

Doug Jensen · July 2nd, 2009, 11:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Craig Seeman

Sachtler FSB4 or FSB6 head with Quick Lock legs. I have the 4 using with EX1. You might want the 6 for the EX3.

I agree.
Although I use an O'Connor 1030B or Sachtler Caddy with my EX cameras, I looked at the FSB6 at NAB back when I was thinking about getting something smaller for travel. I thought it looked pretty good for the price. If I was going to buy a new tripod/head I think that's what I'd get for the EX cameras.

Steve Benjamin · July 2nd, 2009, 01:03 PM

Since I got my miller DS20 and carbon legs for use with my EX3 I rarely if ever use my Vinten 10 its too heavy to carry around, miller is great and light and is still usable with my Letus ultimate and nikon lenses. I love it! Check it out on philip blooms website.

Dave Tyrer · July 2nd, 2009, 05:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve Benjamin

Since I got my miller DS20 and carbon legs for use with my EX3 I rarely if ever use my Vinten 10 its too heavy to carry around, miller is great and light and is still usable with my Letus ultimate and nikon lenses. I love it! Check it out on philip blooms website.

Does this suffer from 'wind up’ and ‘snap back’ or head 'drift back'when panning at all ?

Les Nagy · July 3rd, 2009, 03:28 AM

Read my review here:
http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/tripod-st...0-solo-cf.html

I have direct experience with the Miller in the field and have been able to directly compare it to the Sachtler system.

Others have suggested Gitzo 1380 head and CF legs as a better alternative to the Miller.

I strongly suggest that the Miller DV20 Solo system not be purchased as the only and primary system for any HD camera. It has its uses in akward setups, but that's all IMHO.

Dano Motley · July 6th, 2009, 10:52 PM

i have a few jobs coming up that require a telescoping type tripod to eleveate the camera @ 7 feet or more. i looked and the Sachler "Soom tripod" which would be perfect but, i have not hit the national lottery yet to afford it. anybody have any suggestions for this type of tripod with a telescoping shaft?

Thanks in advance,

Dano

Dano Motley · July 7th, 2009, 10:29 PM

Can anyone recommend a telescopic type tripod (like the Soom)?

Thanks in advance,

Dano

James Dierx · July 8th, 2009, 01:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by David C. Williams

DM-Accessories - EX3-PLATE Reinforcement Plate for EX3 Camcorders plus DS20 for me. Had the DS20 for 10 years, solid unit.

I have the MIller DS20 (LOVE IT) and I just ordered the DM reinforcement plate. Excited to see that combo in this thread!

Dave Tyrer · July 9th, 2009, 08:20 AM

I've just ordered a Sachtler FS8B /2D for mine. Payload is 1-9kg so it should be fine.

Chris Soucy · July 9th, 2009, 04:57 PM

Yes.

CS

Chris Soucy · July 21st, 2009, 05:04 AM

the best answer to a non existant post ever - do I get a prize?

Sloppy, very sloppy.

CS

PS: At least I sign my handiwork.

Ben Vallack · March 24th, 2010, 01:04 PM

Hiya,

I'm trying to figure out what tripod to go for use with a 100-300 f4 sigma on an EX3, for wildlife. Obvioulsy with the crop factor the zoom levels do prove problematic to keep steady.

I'm using a Manfrotto 503 at the moment which is pretty bad. Creeps back when you finish a pan and generally very sucesptable to vibration when moving it. I've tried using it with an elastic band, which is a good trick for long and predictable moves, but I find I loose birds in flight quite easily as it can't react to my movements quickly enough with the elastic band.

So basically I'm after a head that I can use without an elastic band and at those kinds of zoom levels. Budget is around £1000.

Ofer, you mentioned the Miller head still vibrates if you move it without an elastic band, is that going to be the case with any kind of resonably portable head do you think?

You can see the level of vibration I'm getting on these shots I shot at the weekend. Filmed black tailed godwits, avocets, widgeon, grey heron, and little egret at Bowling Green Marsh RSPB nature reserve in Topsham.

Paul Kellett · March 24th, 2010, 02:34 PM

If you've got 525 legs with the 503 head then i'd go for the Vinten Vision 3as head, it fits straight onto the manfrotto legs and is a HUGE improvement over the 503.
This is the route i've recently gone down, and i'm glad i did.

Paul.

July 6th, 2009, 10:52 PM	#80
Dano Motley Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Montclair New Jersey Posts: 101	Tripod for EX-3 i have a few jobs coming up that require a telescoping type tripod to eleveate the camera @ 7 feet or more. i looked and the Sachler "Soom tripod" which would be perfect but, i have not hit the national lottery yet to afford it. anybody have any suggestions for this type of tripod with a telescoping shaft? Thanks in advance, Dano

July 7th, 2009, 10:29 PM	#81
Dano Motley Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Montclair New Jersey Posts: 101	Tripod for EX3 Can anyone recommend a telescopic type tripod (like the Soom)? Thanks in advance, Dano

July 9th, 2009, 08:20 AM	#83
Dave Tyrer Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: UK Posts: 174	I've just ordered a Sachtler FS8B /2D for mine. Payload is 1-9kg so it should be fine. Last edited by Dave Tyrer; July 10th, 2009 at 05:26 AM.

July 9th, 2009, 04:57 PM	#84
Chris Soucy Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Fairfield, Dunedin, New Zealand Posts: 3,691 Images: 18	Er....................... Yes. CS

July 21st, 2009, 05:04 AM	#85
Chris Soucy Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Fairfield, Dunedin, New Zealand Posts: 3,691 Images: 18	Well, there you go............. the best answer to a non existant post ever - do I get a prize? Sloppy, very sloppy. CS PS: At least I sign my handiwork.

July 2nd, 2009, 01:03 PM	#77
Steve Benjamin Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: morbihan/france and enfield/uk Posts: 42	Since I got my miller DS20 and carbon legs for use with my EX3 I rarely if ever use my Vinten 10 its too heavy to carry around, miller is great and light and is still usable with my Letus ultimate and nikon lenses. I love it! Check it out on philip blooms website.

July 3rd, 2009, 03:28 AM	#79
Les Nagy Major Player Join Date: May 2006 Location: A Canadian in Canada, and sometimes Chile Posts: 265	Read my review here: http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/tripod-st...0-solo-cf.html I have direct experience with the Miller in the field and have been able to directly compare it to the Sachtler system. Others have suggested Gitzo 1380 head and CF legs as a better alternative to the Miller. I strongly suggest that the Miller DV20 Solo system not be purchased as the only and primary system for any HD camera. It has its uses in akward setups, but that's all IMHO.

March 24th, 2010, 01:04 PM	#86
Ben Vallack New Boot Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Devon, UK Posts: 18	similar question as o/p Hiya, I'm trying to figure out what tripod to go for use with a 100-300 f4 sigma on an EX3, for wildlife. Obvioulsy with the crop factor the zoom levels do prove problematic to keep steady. I'm using a Manfrotto 503 at the moment which is pretty bad. Creeps back when you finish a pan and generally very sucesptable to vibration when moving it. I've tried using it with an elastic band, which is a good trick for long and predictable moves, but I find I loose birds in flight quite easily as it can't react to my movements quickly enough with the elastic band. So basically I'm after a head that I can use without an elastic band and at those kinds of zoom levels. Budget is around £1000. Ofer, you mentioned the Miller head still vibrates if you move it without an elastic band, is that going to be the case with any kind of resonably portable head do you think? You can see the level of vibration I'm getting on these shots I shot at the weekend. Filmed black tailed godwits, avocets, widgeon, grey heron, and little egret at Bowling Green Marsh RSPB nature reserve in Topsham. __________________ Ben Vallack Filmmaking - Web Design

March 24th, 2010, 02:34 PM	#87
Paul Kellett Trustee Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bristol UK Posts: 1,273	If you've got 525 legs with the 503 head then i'd go for the Vinten Vision 3as head, it fits straight onto the manfrotto legs and is a HUGE improvement over the 503. This is the route i've recently gone down, and i'm glad i did. Paul. __________________ Round 2 GH5,FZ2000