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Dan McCain · November 29th, 2006, 09:05 AM

I am looking for recommendations from other Mini35 Users. I have a Bogen 510 and Cartoni Focus head that I use currently, and they work OK. However after adding lenses, mattebox, marshall monitor, I think the weight is a little too much for these heads. Does anyone have recommendations for a tripod head that produces excellent results with this setup?

Dave Frank · November 29th, 2006, 11:33 AM

Dan,

It will definitely overwhelm your 501 head. Believe me, I tried. What I ended up getting was a Miller DS-20 head. It's a really solid fluid head that can support the weight. Paired with some carbon fiber sticks and you're good to go.

-David Frank

Matthew Roddy · December 8th, 2006, 02:22 PM

I was researching this very thing. I haven't purchased, but take a look at the Libec LS-55. Supports (as I recall) 8-20 lbs. For my fully decked out XL-H1 (with RedRock M2, FF, Matte Box, Marshall monitor and AB Brick), I need the stronger head and the LS55 looks like the ticket.

November 29th, 2006, 09:05 AM	#1
Dan McCain Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 65	Tripod for Mini35 Setup I am looking for recommendations from other Mini35 Users. I have a Bogen 510 and Cartoni Focus head that I use currently, and they work OK. However after adding lenses, mattebox, marshall monitor, I think the weight is a little too much for these heads. Does anyone have recommendations for a tripod head that produces excellent results with this setup? __________________ Dan McCain Owner/Operator Mini35 Package Atlanta, GA www.danmccainproductions.com

November 29th, 2006, 11:33 AM	#2
Dave Frank Major Player Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 244	Dan, It will definitely overwhelm your 501 head. Believe me, I tried. What I ended up getting was a Miller DS-20 head. It's a really solid fluid head that can support the weight. Paired with some carbon fiber sticks and you're good to go. -David Frank __________________ http://www.sleeptightmovie.com

December 8th, 2006, 02:22 PM	#3
Matthew Roddy Major Player Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Riverside, Ca Posts: 307	I was researching this very thing. I haven't purchased, but take a look at the Libec LS-55. Supports (as I recall) 8-20 lbs. For my fully decked out XL-H1 (with RedRock M2, FF, Matte Box, Marshall monitor and AB Brick), I need the stronger head and the LS55 looks like the ticket.