Which tripod to use with XDcam HD? at DVinfo.net

Brian Ladue · February 6th, 2007, 01:14 PM

I was wondering which tripod people are using with the Xdcam HD? I will be getting a F350 soon and i'm trying to decide on a tripod that would be a perfect match with the Camera. I was leaning towards the Vinten Vision 8... I read a review somewhere, and the guy said that the Vision 8 and the F350 was a perfect match....is there any other tripods that would be just as good or better with the F350? which tripod are you using? Thanks

Mark Bournes · February 6th, 2007, 01:22 PM

Brian, I use a gitzo tripod with miller heads. They work well together.

Thierry Humeau · February 6th, 2007, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian Ladue

I was wondering which tripod people are using with the Xdcam HD? I will be getting a F350 soon and i'm trying to decide on a tripod that would be a perfect match with the Camera. I was leaning towards the Vinten Vision 8... I read a review somewhere, and the guy said that the Vision 8 and the F350 was a perfect match....is there any other tripods that would be just as good or better with the F350? which tripod are you using? Thanks

I love the Sachtler System 15 with CF Quick Lock legs. It's light and perfectly balanced for this camera with room to add extra hardware.

Thierry.

Emanuel Altenburger · February 6th, 2007, 04:00 PM

Hello,

I think any Vinten Vision product starting with Vinten Vision 8 would be a good choice. But it´s a question of taste. Personally I use a Vinten Vision 11 with CF legs and sometimes a Sachtler Video 20+ CF. For my taste the Sachtler is in some respect better when shooting (especially when panning) in extreme tele-angles. However, a Vinten Vision is probably a good choice in terms of what you get for your money. A decent Vinten Vision 8 CF will serve you perfectly and would cost you something like £2200.00 + VAT whereas a Sachtler Video 15 system would be £3.300.00 + VAT.

But as said it´s always a question of taste. But anyway, also the Sachtler truly is definitely worth every single penny.
Best regards, E.

Rachael Rowan · February 6th, 2007, 04:55 PM

I use a Sachtler 18, which works quite well. However, if I didn't have to fly with it I would actually prefer something just a little bit bigger and heavier.

Best, R

Rachael Rowan · February 6th, 2007, 04:57 PM

"...I love the Sachtler System 15 with CF Quick Lock legs."

Oh yeah, I forgot to mention that the Quick Lock Legs are VERY, VERY nice. It definately speeds things up, if that's important to you.

Matthew Ernest Adams · February 7th, 2007, 02:31 AM

Sachtler 18 speed balance head, with carbon Sachtler Hot-Pod legs. Super stable platform with quick and easy heighth changes with an extendable column.

Lindsay Bruce · February 8th, 2007, 08:52 AM

Good question Brian - I'm in the same boat as you and was leaning towards the Vision 8!

Brian Ladue · February 8th, 2007, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Lindsay Bruce

Good question Brian - I'm in the same boat as you and was leaning towards the Vision 8!

Thank you all very much for your input, very much appreciated! So I have come to a decision based on a few things and one is... well living in the far north where temperatures often go below -10 my dealer did not recommend the Vision 8 because it is only rated to -10 degrees below zero. He recommended the Sachtler System 15. So based on some careful research and consideration i have decided on the Sachtler. Thanks again everyone.

Brian.

February 6th, 2007, 01:14 PM	#1
Brian Ladue Regular Crew Join Date: May 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 149	Which tripod to use with XDcam HD? I was wondering which tripod people are using with the Xdcam HD? I will be getting a F350 soon and i'm trying to decide on a tripod that would be a perfect match with the Camera. I was leaning towards the Vinten Vision 8... I read a review somewhere, and the guy said that the Vision 8 and the F350 was a perfect match....is there any other tripods that would be just as good or better with the F350? which tripod are you using? Thanks

February 6th, 2007, 01:22 PM	#2
Mark Bournes Major Player Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Jupiter, FL Posts: 565	Brian, I use a gitzo tripod with miller heads. They work well together. __________________ Mark www.sharkvp.com

February 6th, 2007, 04:00 PM	#4
Emanuel Altenburger Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Innsbruck, Austria Posts: 134	Vinten Vision Hello, I think any Vinten Vision product starting with Vinten Vision 8 would be a good choice. But it´s a question of taste. Personally I use a Vinten Vision 11 with CF legs and sometimes a Sachtler Video 20+ CF. For my taste the Sachtler is in some respect better when shooting (especially when panning) in extreme tele-angles. However, a Vinten Vision is probably a good choice in terms of what you get for your money. A decent Vinten Vision 8 CF will serve you perfectly and would cost you something like £2200.00 + VAT whereas a Sachtler Video 15 system would be £3.300.00 + VAT. But as said it´s always a question of taste. But anyway, also the Sachtler truly is definitely worth every single penny. Best regards, E.

February 6th, 2007, 04:55 PM	#5
Rachael Rowan New Boot Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: los angeles, ca Posts: 10	Tripod for F350 I use a Sachtler 18, which works quite well. However, if I didn't have to fly with it I would actually prefer something just a little bit bigger and heavier. Best, R

February 6th, 2007, 04:57 PM	#6
Rachael Rowan New Boot Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: los angeles, ca Posts: 10	Sachtler "...I love the Sachtler System 15 with CF Quick Lock legs." Oh yeah, I forgot to mention that the Quick Lock Legs are VERY, VERY nice. It definately speeds things up, if that's important to you.

February 7th, 2007, 02:31 AM	#7
Matthew Ernest Adams Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 54	Sachtler 18 speed balance head, with carbon Sachtler Hot-Pod legs. Super stable platform with quick and easy heighth changes with an extendable column.

February 8th, 2007, 08:52 AM	#8
Lindsay Bruce New Boot Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Bath, England Posts: 15	Good question Brian - I'm in the same boat as you and was leaning towards the Vision 8!