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August 8th, 2003, 11:30 PM
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Regular Crew
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Paris, France
Posts: 80
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Vinten PRO5 vs Manfrotto with 501 head vs LIBEC M20 (TH-650)
I know these 3 tripods are good (but not the best). I've heard that the Vinten Pro5 is a Manfrotto (501 head with 520/3283 leggs ???), the libec M20 (or TH-650) is the less expensive. But which of them is the best? Thank.
You can see the Vinten here: http://www.cke-distribution.sageweb....gue/pr1718.htm |
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August 9th, 2003, 01:28 AM
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Regular Crew
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: los angeles, california
Posts: 71
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i've owned both the libec thm20 and the bogen 501 (3221wn kit). neither one is perfect but my vote goes for the bogen. i ended up selling the thm20. for industrials, weddings or general use i would say the libec is a great buy. i felt the movement independent from each other was smooth but the lack of tension made it difficult to get the proper combination for silky combo moves (pan/tilt).
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August 9th, 2003, 06:16 AM
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Warden
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Clearwater, FL
Posts: 8,287
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Vinten is an independent, English company. Bogen is now a division of Manfrotto. Other than physical similarities, their product are not related. Vinten Pro5 is a better tripod than the Bogen 501. Smoother, more consistent and predictable movements separate the head performance. Price separates the Vinten and Bogen also.
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