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Matt Setnes · September 27th, 2006, 11:42 PM

This is on special, is this good enough for the JVC

http://www.videomaker.com/scripts/article.cfm?id=10750

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...goryNavigation

Scott Jaco · September 27th, 2006, 11:54 PM

I use this tripod w/ my HD-100 and it works fine. It doesn't provide the smoothest pans/tilts but for $250 it is a great deal for something that actually works.

Most real tripods are over $1,000.

Matt Setnes · September 27th, 2006, 11:59 PM

exactly, I'm not looking professional, just something to start with. The head is fluid right?

Jack Walker · September 28th, 2006, 12:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matt Setnes

exactly, I'm not looking professional, just something to start with. The head is fluid right?

According to the links you provided, yes, it's a fluid head.

Matt Setnes · September 28th, 2006, 01:27 AM

Well i decided to order that and the quick release plate along with it hoping it'll suit the JVC

Michael Maier · September 28th, 2006, 04:55 AM

I use this tripod too. It's a left over from my XL1 days. Not that it was ever great for the camera either. It does the job. As my bulk of work doesn't call for a lot of pans and tilt I never really bothered in buying a better tripod. But I am thinking more and more as of lately. It's not really a real fluid head by the way. It's what they call a "fluid effect".
I have been thinking of starting a thread asking what set of sticks people are using with the camera. Maybe people could post what they are using here on this thread? So we don't have to start a new thread for that.
So what are you guys using?

Matt Setnes · September 28th, 2006, 05:25 AM

Videomaker says its fluid, bhphoto also marks it's title as fluid. If it wasn't it would specify "fluid effect". Am I wrong?

Michael Maier · September 28th, 2006, 05:32 AM

Well, as I said I have it and have been using it for the last 5 years or so. It's strong and very sturdy, apart from the plastic lever that locks it down. Maybe they changed the lever on newer units and maybe they made it into a real fluid head.
I bought mine from B&H as well and it was listed as fluid head too.But real fluid head it ain't! Not mine.
But the important thing is you to be happy with it. You may find it's enough for the work you do.

Matt Setnes · September 28th, 2006, 05:39 AM

My goal is i would like to pull off a tilt(not so much pan) with somewhat resistance, if theres a jerk to start with so be it, but if there's an inconsistency in moving, then no. Do you experience this?

Michael Maier · September 28th, 2006, 06:44 AM

Jerking on starting you can count on, unless you really train on it. During movement it's pretty doable though. The only resistance you have is how much you tight the locking lever. No springs or balance or anything. Pretty crude tripod really.
You know how the old saying goes, “ You get what…

Matt Setnes · September 28th, 2006, 06:52 AM

precisely. I've decided to go with the 7518, 50 cheaper, but I have no need for a pedestal type tripod. The 7518 has a 75mm ball, I'm assuming the cartoni Action Pro head could easily replace this head? I'm not a tripod expert so if anyone, please educate an idiot.

http://www.tiffen.com/userimages/Provista7518.pdf

Michael Maier · September 28th, 2006, 07:17 AM

The Provista 7518 is what I have. Wasn't that what you were talking about? That B&H link looks to be the same 7518. Anyways, good luck with your purchase.

Scott Jaco · October 3rd, 2006, 05:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matt Setnes

Well i decided to order that and the quick release plate along with it hoping it'll suit the JVC

It comes with a quick release plate, you shouldn't need a seperate one, unless you are getting that huge JVC mounting plate.

September 27th, 2006, 11:42 PM	#1
Matt Setnes Regular Crew Join Date: May 2006 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 114	Support enough for the JVC This is on special, is this good enough for the JVC http://www.videomaker.com/scripts/article.cfm?id=10750 http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...goryNavigation

September 27th, 2006, 11:54 PM	#2
Scott Jaco Major Player Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Sherman Oaks, CA Posts: 471	I use this tripod w/ my HD-100 and it works fine. It doesn't provide the smoothest pans/tilts but for $250 it is a great deal for something that actually works. Most real tripods are over $1,000.

September 27th, 2006, 11:59 PM	#3
Matt Setnes Regular Crew Join Date: May 2006 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 114	exactly, I'm not looking professional, just something to start with. The head is fluid right?

September 28th, 2006, 01:27 AM	#5
Matt Setnes Regular Crew Join Date: May 2006 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 114	Well i decided to order that and the quick release plate along with it hoping it'll suit the JVC

September 28th, 2006, 04:55 AM	#6
Michael Maier Trustee Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,269	I use this tripod too. It's a left over from my XL1 days. Not that it was ever great for the camera either. It does the job. As my bulk of work doesn't call for a lot of pans and tilt I never really bothered in buying a better tripod. But I am thinking more and more as of lately. It's not really a real fluid head by the way. It's what they call a "fluid effect". I have been thinking of starting a thread asking what set of sticks people are using with the camera. Maybe people could post what they are using here on this thread? So we don't have to start a new thread for that. So what are you guys using?

September 28th, 2006, 05:25 AM	#7
Matt Setnes Regular Crew Join Date: May 2006 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 114	Videomaker says its fluid, bhphoto also marks it's title as fluid. If it wasn't it would specify "fluid effect". Am I wrong?

September 28th, 2006, 05:32 AM	#8
Michael Maier Trustee Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,269	Well, as I said I have it and have been using it for the last 5 years or so. It's strong and very sturdy, apart from the plastic lever that locks it down. Maybe they changed the lever on newer units and maybe they made it into a real fluid head. I bought mine from B&H as well and it was listed as fluid head too.But real fluid head it ain't! Not mine. But the important thing is you to be happy with it. You may find it's enough for the work you do.

September 28th, 2006, 05:39 AM	#9
Matt Setnes Regular Crew Join Date: May 2006 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 114	My goal is i would like to pull off a tilt(not so much pan) with somewhat resistance, if theres a jerk to start with so be it, but if there's an inconsistency in moving, then no. Do you experience this?

September 28th, 2006, 06:44 AM	#10
Michael Maier Trustee Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,269	Jerking on starting you can count on, unless you really train on it. During movement it's pretty doable though. The only resistance you have is how much you tight the locking lever. No springs or balance or anything. Pretty crude tripod really. You know how the old saying goes, “ You get what…

September 28th, 2006, 06:52 AM	#11
Matt Setnes Regular Crew Join Date: May 2006 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 114	precisely. I've decided to go with the 7518, 50 cheaper, but I have no need for a pedestal type tripod. The 7518 has a 75mm ball, I'm assuming the cartoni Action Pro head could easily replace this head? I'm not a tripod expert so if anyone, please educate an idiot. http://www.tiffen.com/userimages/Provista7518.pdf

September 28th, 2006, 07:17 AM	#12
Michael Maier Trustee Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,269	The Provista 7518 is what I have. Wasn't that what you were talking about? That B&H link looks to be the same 7518. Anyways, good luck with your purchase.