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Mark Errante · March 4th, 2005, 03:17 PM

I just bought a 3192 bogen tripod with a 3066 head for 300 bucks. Seems to be in great shape. Iv never had a tripod over 50 bucks so I was curious if you all had any comments on the setup. I will be using it with the XL2. Thanks!

Marcus

Chris Hurd · March 6th, 2005, 10:36 AM

Actually Mark, since you've bought the tripod and head, you're now in the best position to tell us what you think about it. I welcome such user reports all the time here, so please let us know what your experiences are.

Boyd Ostroff · March 6th, 2005, 02:36 PM

I looked on Manfrotto's and B&H's website and couldn't find a head with that number. Is there an alternate model number for it, or is it discontinued?

John Sandel · March 6th, 2005, 03:29 PM

It's discontinued---replaced by the 516, I think.

Mark, I bought a brand new 3066 on Ebay last fall for $202, because I've used them for years. Solid performers for the money.

Ron Armstrong · March 6th, 2005, 03:43 PM

Mark;
I have used your Bogen setup for several years with very good results. The tripod is excellent and the head is probably a good investment. Your price was good.The only critizisms I would have is that the combo is a bit heavy if you have to carry it very far, and the head will begin to loosen over time. However, I carried the combo with an XL1 in Denali for ten miles one day, and many days up to ten miles; And I am probably much older than you!!!
I now use a Vinten setup, much lighter; But I still have the Bogen and it is still in good shape. The head is no longer carried in stock or manufactured as far as I know.
You should get years of good use. If you carry it, get a foam pad for your shoulder!!

Ron

March 4th, 2005, 03:17 PM	#1
Mark Errante Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: St. Louis MO Posts: 62	Good purchase? I just bought a 3192 bogen tripod with a 3066 head for 300 bucks. Seems to be in great shape. Iv never had a tripod over 50 bucks so I was curious if you all had any comments on the setup. I will be using it with the XL2. Thanks! Marcus

March 6th, 2005, 10:36 AM	#2
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,369 Images: 513	Actually Mark, since you've bought the tripod and head, you're now in the best position to tell us what you think about it. I welcome such user reports all the time here, so please let us know what your experiences are. __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

March 6th, 2005, 02:36 PM	#3
Boyd Ostroff Wrangler Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mays Landing, NJ Posts: 11,802	I looked on Manfrotto's and B&H's website and couldn't find a head with that number. Is there an alternate model number for it, or is it discontinued?

March 6th, 2005, 03:29 PM	#4
John Sandel Major Player Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: stately Eldora Road Posts: 386	It's discontinued---replaced by the 516, I think. Mark, I bought a brand new 3066 on Ebay last fall for $202, because I've used them for years. Solid performers for the money.

March 6th, 2005, 03:43 PM	#5
Ron Armstrong Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Kent, Washington, USA Posts: 113	Mark; I have used your Bogen setup for several years with very good results. The tripod is excellent and the head is probably a good investment. Your price was good.The only critizisms I would have is that the combo is a bit heavy if you have to carry it very far, and the head will begin to loosen over time. However, I carried the combo with an XL1 in Denali for ten miles one day, and many days up to ten miles; And I am probably much older than you!!! I now use a Vinten setup, much lighter; But I still have the Bogen and it is still in good shape. The head is no longer carried in stock or manufactured as far as I know. You should get years of good use. If you carry it, get a foam pad for your shoulder!! Ron