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Max Allen · April 1st, 2004, 09:45 PM

Hi everyone,

Which tripod would you suggest as excellent for PD170.

I need extremely smooth head movement and light weight legs with as much stability as possible (like who doesn't want that). I've used the small Sachtler (DV2?) and found the drag not smooth enough. I've been told I have a very critical eye.

I'm thinking of carbon fiber but if aluminum is light enough then that might work and cost less also.

Mike Rehmus · April 2nd, 2004, 01:54 AM

You are right in the best place to find what you want. A short trip to B&H ought to allow you to get your hands on a lot of good tripod kits for direct testing.

I tend to like Miller but there are, so I'm told, better brands.

April 1st, 2004, 09:45 PM	#1
Max Allen Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: NY Posts: 186	Best tripod for PD170 Hi everyone, Which tripod would you suggest as excellent for PD170. I need extremely smooth head movement and light weight legs with as much stability as possible (like who doesn't want that). I've used the small Sachtler (DV2?) and found the drag not smooth enough. I've been told I have a very critical eye. I'm thinking of carbon fiber but if aluminum is light enough then that might work and cost less also.

April 2nd, 2004, 01:54 AM	#2
Mike Rehmus Wrangler Join Date: May 2002 Location: Vallejo, California Posts: 4,049	You are right in the best place to find what you want. A short trip to B&H ought to allow you to get your hands on a lot of good tripod kits for direct testing. I tend to like Miller but there are, so I'm told, better brands. __________________ Mike Rehmus Hey, I can see the carrot at the end of the tunnel!