what tripods are you using with the EA50? at DVinfo.net

Matt Bigwood · April 25th, 2014, 12:45 PM

Just interested to know which tripod people are using. I am in the process of switching from my HDV kit (Z7 and S270) to EA50. I use a really heavy duty Vinten Vision 10 with the S270 but I think the EA50 is too light for this tripod even though it is really smooth.
I'm using a Manfrotto 503 head with the Z7 but this is in a different league to the Vinten in terms of smoothness.

Jody Arnott · April 25th, 2014, 04:04 PM

I'm using Manfrotto 547B legs with a 701HDV head. This has been my setup for a couple of years now and I'm mostly happy with it, the head is extremely smooth. My only issue is its weight becomes an annoyance on longer shoots, so I'm looking to buy some carbon fibre legs at some point.

Lee Berger · April 25th, 2014, 05:47 PM

I'm using a Sachtler DV1 head and tripod. However I mostly use the head with Gitzo 8x Carbon sticks as you can really get it up high if need be. I also have a Gitzo G1380 Fluid Head that works very well, but I'm not overly fond of the tilt lock.

Steve Bobilin · April 26th, 2014, 12:14 PM

I'm happy so far with the Manfrotto 055XPROB Tripod & 502HD Flat Base Head Kit. The head is nice and smooth.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1005482-REG/manfrotto_055xprob_black_tripod_with.html

Steven Digges · April 29th, 2014, 11:32 PM

Hi Matt,

I would hang on to that Vinten and try it with the EA50 before you commit to anything. Great head. With sticks and heads it is always better to have more support than you need instead of not enough.

I run two Manfrotto 516 heads. One on Manfrotto 3192 & one on 3182 sticks.

I picked the 516 several years ago (way before my EA50) because I work with a variety of cameras and I can go with cams heavier than the EA50 class if I need to. I have been very happy with them. Lots of hours and still going strong.

Steve

Sergei Freedman · May 10th, 2014, 02:43 AM

Hello!
I use Sachtler Ace L (upto 8kg). This version is a cheaper version of Sachtler FSB8. Really good options, as for me.
Good luck!

Matt Bigwood · May 11th, 2014, 03:41 AM

Thanks for all the replies. I tried using the Vinten head but the EA50 is much lighter than the S270 and the counter balance mech on the head doesn't work.

April 25th, 2014, 12:45 PM	#1
Matt Bigwood Major Player Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Gloucester UK Posts: 223	what tripods are you using with the EA50? Just interested to know which tripod people are using. I am in the process of switching from my HDV kit (Z7 and S270) to EA50. I use a really heavy duty Vinten Vision 10 with the S270 but I think the EA50 is too light for this tripod even though it is really smooth. I'm using a Manfrotto 503 head with the Z7 but this is in a different league to the Vinten in terms of smoothness.

April 25th, 2014, 04:04 PM	#2
Jody Arnott Major Player Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Hamilton, New Zealand Posts: 747	Re: what tripods are you using with the EA50? I'm using Manfrotto 547B legs with a 701HDV head. This has been my setup for a couple of years now and I'm mostly happy with it, the head is extremely smooth. My only issue is its weight becomes an annoyance on longer shoots, so I'm looking to buy some carbon fibre legs at some point.

April 25th, 2014, 05:47 PM	#3
Lee Berger Major Player Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Tallahassee, Florida Posts: 326	Re: what tripods are you using with the EA50? I'm using a Sachtler DV1 head and tripod. However I mostly use the head with Gitzo 8x Carbon sticks as you can really get it up high if need be. I also have a Gitzo G1380 Fluid Head that works very well, but I'm not overly fond of the tilt lock. __________________ www.leebergermedia.com

April 26th, 2014, 12:14 PM	#4
Steve Bobilin Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Honolulu, Hawaii Posts: 53	Re: what tripods are you using with the EA50? I'm happy so far with the Manfrotto 055XPROB Tripod & 502HD Flat Base Head Kit. The head is nice and smooth. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1005482-REG/manfrotto_055xprob_black_tripod_with.html

April 29th, 2014, 11:32 PM	#5
Steven Digges Trustee Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,828	Re: what tripods are you using with the EA50? Hi Matt, I would hang on to that Vinten and try it with the EA50 before you commit to anything. Great head. With sticks and heads it is always better to have more support than you need instead of not enough. I run two Manfrotto 516 heads. One on Manfrotto 3192 & one on 3182 sticks. I picked the 516 several years ago (way before my EA50) because I work with a variety of cameras and I can go with cams heavier than the EA50 class if I need to. I have been very happy with them. Lots of hours and still going strong. Steve __________________ www.CorporateShow.com Been at this so long I'm rounding my years of experience down...not up!

May 10th, 2014, 02:43 AM	#6
Sergei Freedman New Boot Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Tsoran, Israel Posts: 10	Re: what tripods are you using with the EA50? Hello! I use Sachtler Ace L (upto 8kg). This version is a cheaper version of Sachtler FSB8. Really good options, as for me. Good luck!

May 11th, 2014, 03:41 AM	#7
Matt Bigwood Major Player Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Gloucester UK Posts: 223	Re: what tripods are you using with the EA50? Thanks for all the replies. I tried using the Vinten head but the EA50 is much lighter than the S270 and the counter balance mech on the head doesn't work.