first tripod on a budget at DVinfo.net

Jake McMurray · July 18th, 2003, 05:24 AM

I'm looking into buying my first tripod. I am trying to keep it in the $200-$250 range or so. The camera I'm using right now is panasonic dv852. Hopefully I will upgrade to a pdx10 sometime in the near future. This tripod doesn't necessarily need to last forever I suppose.

Will tripods work with just about any camera as long as it can support the weight.

I need a tripod now for the dv852 but I don't want to buy another one in a few monthes when I get a pdx10.

thanks.

K. Forman · July 18th, 2003, 05:51 AM

Jake- In that price range, you will be looking at the Bogen 501 head, and some low end Manfrotto legs- If you go for the name. I did this, and have regretted it ever since. It is not very fluid, and the legs are very light and will sometimes twist with the panning.

If I were you, I would find a decent shop, even if it's an hour or so drive. Take your camera, and try out the tripods. Perhaps you will get a better deal with a Slick, or even a no name.

Jake McMurray · July 18th, 2003, 06:05 AM

yeah, I'm sure I will have to try to find something in my area.

What about the libec mh20, or the bescor 650? I've been searching since I posted and noticed that there are quite a few complaints with the bogen 501 and some pretty good comments on the libec, but nothing on the bescor. On paper they seem similar if not the same except for the weight bearing spec.

Would either of these be worth a look. Can one find better in my price range.

Jeff Donald · July 18th, 2003, 08:26 AM

The Libec has earned high marks from users on the forum. If you do a search, you find a great deal of praise. The Bogen also offers a good value.

July 18th, 2003, 05:24 AM	#1
Jake McMurray Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Bellingham Washington Posts: 102	first tripod on a budget I'm looking into buying my first tripod. I am trying to keep it in the $200-$250 range or so. The camera I'm using right now is panasonic dv852. Hopefully I will upgrade to a pdx10 sometime in the near future. This tripod doesn't necessarily need to last forever I suppose. Will tripods work with just about any camera as long as it can support the weight. I need a tripod now for the dv852 but I don't want to buy another one in a few monthes when I get a pdx10. thanks.

July 18th, 2003, 08:26 AM	#4
Jeff Donald Warden Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 8,287	The Libec has earned high marks from users on the forum. If you do a search, you find a great deal of praise. The Bogen also offers a good value. __________________ Jeff Donald Carpe Diem Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| Where to Buy? From the best in the business: DVinfo.net sponsors

July 18th, 2003, 05:51 AM	#2
K. Forman Capt. Quirk Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Middle of the woods in Georgia Posts: 3,596	Jake- In that price range, you will be looking at the Bogen 501 head, and some low end Manfrotto legs- If you go for the name. I did this, and have regretted it ever since. It is not very fluid, and the legs are very light and will sometimes twist with the panning. If I were you, I would find a decent shop, even if it's an hour or so drive. Take your camera, and try out the tripods. Perhaps you will get a better deal with a Slick, or even a no name.

July 18th, 2003, 06:05 AM	#3
Jake McMurray Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Bellingham Washington Posts: 102	yeah, I'm sure I will have to try to find something in my area. What about the libec mh20, or the bescor 650? I've been searching since I posted and noticed that there are quite a few complaints with the bogen 501 and some pretty good comments on the libec, but nothing on the bescor. On paper they seem similar if not the same except for the weight bearing spec. Would either of these be worth a look. Can one find better in my price range.