Good Sachtler in $800 range? at DVinfo.net

Nick Medrano · October 22nd, 2003, 11:19 PM

Hi,
I did a search for "Sachtler" in this forum and only came up with a few usable answers.

But, I still would like to know what would be the best Sachtler tripod kit to get in the $800 range. It was only a few months ago when I purchased my first Bogen kit (3011N/501) for my DVX100...and I have already outgrown it.

I want something heavy. I want something better at panning, and I want something that won't budge so much in windy conditions. I am also not concerned about portability, but it would be nice to have a leveling ball (I think this is only reserved for $1000+ tripods?).

I am currently looking at this. What do you think? http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...#goto_itemInfo

So, what would be the tripod for me? Feel free to convince me of any other brands besides Sachtler.

Adrian Douglas · October 22nd, 2003, 11:38 PM

You might want to check out the Miller DS5 @ $799 from B&H. Both Miller and Sachler are great tripods and both are suited for the DVX in basic configuration. I guess it's difficult to try them both out where you are but if you can it'd be a good idea.

Nick Medrano · October 23rd, 2003, 08:27 AM

Adrian,
Thanks for your suggestion. I went to the Miller homepage and they had a feature that gives you tripod suggestions based on your type of camera and brand.

Anyways, I noticed a lot of these come with a "ground spreader". Can you tell me a little more about this? Wouldn't it be hard to use a ground spreader on a bunch of rocks or unlevel terrain? What's the benefit of a ground spreader?

Also, am I right in thinking that most sub-$1000 tripods do not have a leveling ball? What is a "tilt counterbalance system"?

Update: Looks like I am going to shoot for the Miller DS-5 SOLO.

October 22nd, 2003, 11:19 PM	#1
Nick Medrano Major Player Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 331	Good Sachtler in $800 range? Hi, I did a search for "Sachtler" in this forum and only came up with a few usable answers. But, I still would like to know what would be the best Sachtler tripod kit to get in the $800 range. It was only a few months ago when I purchased my first Bogen kit (3011N/501) for my DVX100...and I have already outgrown it. I want something heavy. I want something better at panning, and I want something that won't budge so much in windy conditions. I am also not concerned about portability, but it would be nice to have a leveling ball (I think this is only reserved for $1000+ tripods?). I am currently looking at this. What do you think? http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...#goto_itemInfo So, what would be the tripod for me? Feel free to convince me of any other brands besides Sachtler.

October 22nd, 2003, 11:38 PM	#2
Adrian Douglas Trustee Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Chigasaki, Japan. Posts: 1,660	You might want to check out the Miller DS5 @ $799 from B&H. Both Miller and Sachler are great tripods and both are suited for the DVX in basic configuration. I guess it's difficult to try them both out where you are but if you can it'd be a good idea. __________________ Adrian DVInfo.net Search for quick answers Where to buy? From the best in the business...DVInfo.net sponsors

October 23rd, 2003, 08:27 AM	#3
Nick Medrano Major Player Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 331	Adrian, Thanks for your suggestion. I went to the Miller homepage and they had a feature that gives you tripod suggestions based on your type of camera and brand. Anyways, I noticed a lot of these come with a "ground spreader". Can you tell me a little more about this? Wouldn't it be hard to use a ground spreader on a bunch of rocks or unlevel terrain? What's the benefit of a ground spreader? Also, am I right in thinking that most sub-$1000 tripods do not have a leveling ball? What is a "tilt counterbalance system"? Update: Looks like I am going to shoot for the Miller DS-5 SOLO.