Manfrotto 535 tripod, any thoughts? at DVinfo.net

Jesse Morgan · October 13th, 2008, 09:06 PM

I have had a Manfrotto 503 head paired with a Manfrotto 351MVB2 legs for about a year. I like the head, hate the legs. They are just too damn heavy and cumbersome for me.

I wanted a lighter pair of sticks that has a bowl to level things off with and still use my 503 head.

Any thoughts on the 535 to be paired with the 503 for an EX1?

I would be doing documentary and photojournalism work with it. So being lightweight and quick to set-up and adjust is key.

Here is a link to the 535:
tripods, heads, monopods, light stands, camera supports, lighting supports, professional tripod 535 - CF 2-STAGE VIDEO TRIPOD,75

Zsolt Gordos · October 14th, 2008, 04:46 PM

Yeah, forget them.

If you need a very good tripod just your budget is not there, get the Libec LS 38 - 500$ including silk smooth fluid head. It is best for the price.

Google Libec LS 38 with Nigel Cooper to get the review of this tripod, you will be surprised how good it is.

Jesse Morgan · October 14th, 2008, 11:36 PM

I already own the 503 head, so I don't really need to go out and buy a whole new system.

Have you used the 535?

October 13th, 2008, 09:06 PM	#1
Jesse Morgan Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Geneva/Toronto Posts: 42	Manfrotto 535 tripod, any thoughts? I have had a Manfrotto 503 head paired with a Manfrotto 351MVB2 legs for about a year. I like the head, hate the legs. They are just too damn heavy and cumbersome for me. I wanted a lighter pair of sticks that has a bowl to level things off with and still use my 503 head. Any thoughts on the 535 to be paired with the 503 for an EX1? I would be doing documentary and photojournalism work with it. So being lightweight and quick to set-up and adjust is key. Here is a link to the 535: tripods, heads, monopods, light stands, camera supports, lighting supports, professional tripod 535 - CF 2-STAGE VIDEO TRIPOD,75

October 14th, 2008, 04:46 PM	#2
Zsolt Gordos Major Player Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Budapest, Hungary Posts: 414	Manfrotto 535 tripod, any thoughts? Yeah, forget them. If you need a very good tripod just your budget is not there, get the Libec LS 38 - 500$ including silk smooth fluid head. It is best for the price. Google Libec LS 38 with Nigel Cooper to get the review of this tripod, you will be surprised how good it is. __________________ Sony XDCAM EX1r, Canon 5DMkII, Røde NTG2, Røde NT1000, Røde Stereo Videomic, Sachtler DV6 SB on Gitzo 1325V, Steadicam Merlin, Omnitracker, Hackintosh 3.5Ghz Quad 8Gb RAM

October 14th, 2008, 11:36 PM	#3
Jesse Morgan Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Geneva/Toronto Posts: 42	I already own the 503 head, so I don't really need to go out and buy a whole new system. Have you used the 535?