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Ross Jones · February 9th, 2008, 04:22 PM

I have a shoot coming up where my HV20 will act as a fixed/B cam for a wide angle shot (my XH-A1 will be main/A cam).
I need a tripod recommendation. I am considering either the Matthews M25 or the Libec TH-M20. Anyone used either of these with a HV20?
Alternatives..?
Rgds, Ross.
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Andy Tejral · February 9th, 2008, 05:04 PM

I bought one of those Libecs with my vx1000 years ago. Its a great cheap tripod.

It works great with the hv20 too. Only complaint: a bit on the short side.

Doug Lange · February 11th, 2008, 02:25 AM

Here's an odd thought, get something you could use for other purposes. I have a set of Bogen legs that extends to over 80" (maybe 90") with a cheap Bogen video head on it. It works great with my HV20 locked down as a b-cam and almost goes to skycam heights;-)

I made the mistake once of NOT putting my HV20 into Cine mode when shooting b with my XH A1. It took multiple color correction filters to fix that mistake.

Ross Jones · February 11th, 2008, 07:21 AM

Doug, apologies for my ignorance, but what was the reason for Cine mode on the HV20?
Thx, Ross.
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Tsu Terao · February 11th, 2008, 01:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ross Jones

I have a shoot coming up where my HV20 will act as a fixed/B cam for a wide angle shot (my XH-A1 will be main/A cam).
I need a tripod recommendation. I am considering either the Matthews M25 or the Libec TH-M20. Anyone used either of these with a HV20?
Alternatives..?
Rgds, Ross.
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The Matthews M25 & the Libec TH-M20 use the same legs, different heads.

Bruce Foreman · February 11th, 2008, 02:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ross Jones

Doug, apologies for my ignorance, but what was the reason for Cine mode on the HV20?
Thx, Ross.
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The Cine mode features muted colors, different gamma, and a tad less sharpening all to allow a greater dynamic range in the image. Comes closer to the way film treats color and contrast than video presets.

I use it for most of what I do.

February 9th, 2008, 04:22 PM	#1
Ross Jones Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Harvard, MA Posts: 155	Tripod for HV20 I have a shoot coming up where my HV20 will act as a fixed/B cam for a wide angle shot (my XH-A1 will be main/A cam). I need a tripod recommendation. I am considering either the Matthews M25 or the Libec TH-M20. Anyone used either of these with a HV20? Alternatives..? Rgds, Ross. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

February 9th, 2008, 05:04 PM	#2
Andy Tejral Major Player Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: New York City Posts: 523	I bought one of those Libecs with my vx1000 years ago. Its a great cheap tripod. It works great with the hv20 too. Only complaint: a bit on the short side. __________________ Andy Tejral Railroad Videographer

February 11th, 2008, 02:25 AM	#3
Doug Lange Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Fairbanks, Alaska Posts: 138	Here's an odd thought, get something you could use for other purposes. I have a set of Bogen legs that extends to over 80" (maybe 90") with a cheap Bogen video head on it. It works great with my HV20 locked down as a b-cam and almost goes to skycam heights;-) I made the mistake once of NOT putting my HV20 into Cine mode when shooting b with my XH A1. It took multiple color correction filters to fix that mistake. __________________ After years of lurking, I finally made the mistake of opening my mouth.

February 11th, 2008, 07:21 AM	#4
Ross Jones Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Harvard, MA Posts: 155	Doug, apologies for my ignorance, but what was the reason for Cine mode on the HV20? Thx, Ross. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~