Vinten Vision 3 or Gitzo 1380? at DVinfo.net

Jonathan Bland · April 28th, 2008, 02:39 PM

Hi folks,

Just trying to nail this down ASAP.

I want to pair either the Vinten Vision 3 or the Gitzo 1380 with the
new Gitzo GT3531LSV. I understand this new tripod now comes with the required Gitzo G1422 75mm bowl adaptor.

I'm choosing these new legs because I love my old Gitzo (smaller) legs and need something that can take a decent head and pack smaller than traditional tripod legs.

Anyone want to take a shot at this.

Thanks!

Jonathan Bland · May 4th, 2008, 12:38 PM

bump bump......
tomorrow is monday......

Paul Cronin · May 5th, 2008, 07:50 AM

Jonathan I have the 1380 and think it is a excellent head. I have been using it for 18 months and it has never failed me.

Jonathan Bland · May 5th, 2008, 08:56 AM

Thanks for the vote Paul :)

Why did you choose to go with this head?

Nils G. Refstrup · May 5th, 2008, 02:40 PM

I went with the vision 3 when i bought my EX1 and I was really surprised with the performance. I feel quite confident with it even in harsh weather. Simple and easy to use, and a good match for the EX1 ;)

Jonathan Bland · May 5th, 2008, 09:56 PM

Cool Nils.
Did you pick up the Vinten legs as well as the head?

Dan Chung · May 5th, 2008, 10:19 PM

Jonathan,

If you want another option, I can't recommend Miller solo's enough http://www.warehouseexpress.com/prod...px?sku=1011980

It's the perfect match for an EX-1 and can be carried easily.

Dan

Jonathan Bland · May 5th, 2008, 11:45 PM

Hey thanks Dan.

I've been looking at the DS20 and have heard many great things about it.

The new Gitzo 3531 LSV achieves a minimum height of 4.3" compared to the Solo's 14.5" which i really dig. Plus I'm not really into neoprene.

Sure the Solo can reach 10" higher (69.2") but I never really work at that height.

Can anyone who has used the Ds20 head compare it to the Gitzo 1380 head or Vinten Vision 3 Head? This would be most helpful :)

Chris Soucy · May 6th, 2008, 12:09 AM

Just a word of warning about using Vinten Vision "X" heads with non - Vinten legs.

The entire range of Vinten V "X" heads use a short, stocky head clamp, with a large clamp bowl and three fairly substantial lobes on the handle to boot.

This can (and indeed will) give all sorts of grief with non Vinten legs/ receiver designs, leading to:

- Miniscule, if any, head angle adjustment range.

- Clamp handle thread not engageing/ only partially engageing with head bolt.

- Legs not being able to fully shut due to the leg hinge plates hitting the handle lobes.

I do not have an exhaustive list of the sticks affected, but Manfrotto and Sachtler are way up there.

Don't go for a Vinten with non Vinten sticks till this has been eliminated as a problem - it could be an expensive mistake.

CS

Jonathan Bland · May 6th, 2008, 12:17 AM

Hi Chris,
I was wondering when you were going to show up and save the day.
Big thanks for your insight here. It's exactly what I was waiting for on the Vinten/ Gitzo combo.

Ok so that narrows it down to the Gitzo 1380 head. Still I wonder about the Miller DS20......

I was told today that the best dealer here in Canada will not take shipment on the new Gitzo 3531LSV Legs or the 1380 head until 3 week of June so it looks like I'll be ringing B&H in the next day or so.

Big thanks to all who have chimed in here.....

April 28th, 2008, 02:39 PM	#1
Jonathan Bland Major Player Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Way Far Away Posts: 230	Vinten Vision 3 or Gitzo 1380? Hi folks, Just trying to nail this down ASAP. I want to pair either the Vinten Vision 3 or the Gitzo 1380 with the new Gitzo GT3531LSV. I understand this new tripod now comes with the required Gitzo G1422 75mm bowl adaptor. I'm choosing these new legs because I love my old Gitzo (smaller) legs and need something that can take a decent head and pack smaller than traditional tripod legs. Anyone want to take a shot at this. Thanks!

May 5th, 2008, 07:50 AM	#3
Paul Cronin Inner Circle Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 4,048	Jonathan I have the 1380 and think it is a excellent head. I have been using it for 18 months and it has never failed me. __________________ Paul Cronin www.paulcroninstudios.com

May 5th, 2008, 08:56 AM	#4
Jonathan Bland Major Player Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Way Far Away Posts: 230	Thanks for the vote Paul :) Why did you choose to go with this head? Last edited by Jonathan Bland; May 5th, 2008 at 11:53 AM.

May 6th, 2008, 12:09 AM	#9
Chris Soucy Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Fairfield, Dunedin, New Zealand Posts: 3,691 Images: 18	Hi Jonathan............... Just a word of warning about using Vinten Vision "X" heads with non - Vinten legs. The entire range of Vinten V "X" heads use a short, stocky head clamp, with a large clamp bowl and three fairly substantial lobes on the handle to boot. This can (and indeed will) give all sorts of grief with non Vinten legs/ receiver designs, leading to: - Miniscule, if any, head angle adjustment range. - Clamp handle thread not engageing/ only partially engageing with head bolt. - Legs not being able to fully shut due to the leg hinge plates hitting the handle lobes. I do not have an exhaustive list of the sticks affected, but Manfrotto and Sachtler are way up there. Don't go for a Vinten with non Vinten sticks till this has been eliminated as a problem - it could be an expensive mistake. CS

May 4th, 2008, 12:38 PM	#2
Jonathan Bland Major Player Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Way Far Away Posts: 230	bump bump...... tomorrow is monday......

May 5th, 2008, 02:40 PM	#5
Nils G. Refstrup New Boot Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Denmark Posts: 15	I went with the vision 3 when i bought my EX1 and I was really surprised with the performance. I feel quite confident with it even in harsh weather. Simple and easy to use, and a good match for the EX1 ;)

May 5th, 2008, 09:56 PM	#6
Jonathan Bland Major Player Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Way Far Away Posts: 230	Cool Nils. Did you pick up the Vinten legs as well as the head?

May 5th, 2008, 10:19 PM	#7
Dan Chung Major Player Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Beijing Posts: 665	Jonathan, If you want another option, I can't recommend Miller solo's enough http://www.warehouseexpress.com/prod...px?sku=1011980 It's the perfect match for an EX-1 and can be carried easily. Dan

May 5th, 2008, 11:45 PM	#8
Jonathan Bland Major Player Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Way Far Away Posts: 230	Hey thanks Dan. I've been looking at the DS20 and have heard many great things about it. The new Gitzo 3531 LSV achieves a minimum height of 4.3" compared to the Solo's 14.5" which i really dig. Plus I'm not really into neoprene. Sure the Solo can reach 10" higher (69.2") but I never really work at that height. Can anyone who has used the Ds20 head compare it to the Gitzo 1380 head or Vinten Vision 3 Head? This would be most helpful :)

May 6th, 2008, 12:17 AM	#10
Jonathan Bland Major Player Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Way Far Away Posts: 230	Hi Chris, I was wondering when you were going to show up and save the day. Big thanks for your insight here. It's exactly what I was waiting for on the Vinten/ Gitzo combo. Ok so that narrows it down to the Gitzo 1380 head. Still I wonder about the Miller DS20...... I was told today that the best dealer here in Canada will not take shipment on the new Gitzo 3531LSV Legs or the 1380 head until 3 week of June so it looks like I'll be ringing B&H in the next day or so. Big thanks to all who have chimed in here.....