what tripod are you using 150/170 with w/a? at DVinfo.net

Leslie Wand · July 18th, 2004, 02:34 AM

trying to decide which mid budget tripod to get....

leslie

Don Bloom · July 18th, 2004, 08:34 AM

I use the same tripod with or with out the WA. My choice of legs is Bogen 3246 and Bogen 501 head. I have 3 of those setups and they all work fine with both of my 150's and even my old VX1000. HEAVY though, but as solid as a rock.

Don B

Mike Rehmus · July 18th, 2004, 05:11 PM

I'm using an old Miller head on a set of bogen sticks. I move the head from tripod to tripod depending on my needs.

If I wanted a good mid-priced tripod system just for that camera, I'd go for the Miller 5 at about $800. Not only a good tripod but a very reliable manufacturer.

Leslie Wand · July 19th, 2004, 04:49 AM

thanks...

anyone have any experience with libec? seem reasonably priced...

leslie

Mike Rehmus · July 19th, 2004, 07:06 PM

If you mean the sub-$200 Libec, give it a pass. Nicely made although the locks do bend if struck. What it doesn't do is pan worth beans.

It doesn't have separate lock and drag knobs so when you losen the pan lock, the entire tripod head then rocks. Terrible video footage results.

Unless you are going to lock the camera down, give it a pass. I used these for locked-down applications.

Leslie Wand · July 19th, 2004, 09:50 PM

thanks mike,

how about the ls22? looks a bit sturdier. whats the h22 head like? sorry for the questions, but there's no distributor over here so i'm shopping over the internet (caveat empora, whatever!)

thanks

leslie

Jesus Medina · July 21st, 2004, 12:57 AM

im using a bogen 505 head w/ 3283b sticks, and i have no problems. i got this from adorama for 400 used

Leslie Wand · July 23rd, 2004, 12:00 AM

well, looks like i'll end up with a sachtler dv2. can't find anything on the net from users one way or another - but a fair amount re 501 vs 503, a few good comments re miller, and a few bad about most others...

if you're using a dv2, get in your comment pretty quick before i spend my hard earned pennies....

thanks for all your replies

leslie

Leslie Wand · July 31st, 2004, 06:59 AM

still awaiting final decision re new tripod. anyone have experience with the Vinten Pro-5DC Tripod System?

leslie

Ryan Gohlinghorst · August 1st, 2004, 09:42 AM

I use 525 sticks with a 503 head for my DVX and it works like a charm. It'll set you back about $750.

Mike Rehmus · August 3rd, 2004, 01:02 PM

<<<-- Originally posted by Leslie Wand : still awaiting final decision re new tripod. anyone have experience with the Vinten Pro-5DC Tripod System?

leslie -->>>

Those are rebadged manfrotos

Leslie Wand · August 3rd, 2004, 08:57 PM

god, i hate this rebadging stuff!!!!

it was bad enough being asked in the old days if i knew how to operate bosch / thompson edit controllers - only to find the ubiquitious sony in front of me....

thanks as ever,

leslie

Leslie Wand · August 13th, 2004, 05:53 PM

anybody still reading this thread?

if so, how about the new libec 950dv?

otherwise it looks like the miller ds5 (would like the ds10, but not enough budget).

leslie

July 18th, 2004, 02:34 AM	#1
Leslie Wand Trustee Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: upper hunter, australia Posts: 1,410	what tripod are you using 150/170 with w/a? trying to decide which mid budget tripod to get.... leslie

July 18th, 2004, 05:11 PM	#3
Mike Rehmus Wrangler Join Date: May 2002 Location: Vallejo, California Posts: 4,049	I'm using an old Miller head on a set of bogen sticks. I move the head from tripod to tripod depending on my needs. If I wanted a good mid-priced tripod system just for that camera, I'd go for the Miller 5 at about $800. Not only a good tripod but a very reliable manufacturer. __________________ Mike Rehmus Hey, I can see the carrot at the end of the tunnel!

July 19th, 2004, 07:06 PM	#5
Mike Rehmus Wrangler Join Date: May 2002 Location: Vallejo, California Posts: 4,049	If you mean the sub-$200 Libec, give it a pass. Nicely made although the locks do bend if struck. What it doesn't do is pan worth beans. It doesn't have separate lock and drag knobs so when you losen the pan lock, the entire tripod head then rocks. Terrible video footage results. Unless you are going to lock the camera down, give it a pass. I used these for locked-down applications. __________________ Mike Rehmus Hey, I can see the carrot at the end of the tunnel!

August 1st, 2004, 09:42 AM	#10
Ryan Gohlinghorst Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Mankato, Minnesota Posts: 104	I use 525 sticks with a 503 head for my DVX and it works like a charm. It'll set you back about $750. __________________ http://www.horsefilms.com "I like Mankato just a little bit better than any other town in the world." -Sinclair Lewis

August 3rd, 2004, 01:02 PM	#11
Mike Rehmus Wrangler Join Date: May 2002 Location: Vallejo, California Posts: 4,049	<<<-- Originally posted by Leslie Wand : still awaiting final decision re new tripod. anyone have experience with the Vinten Pro-5DC Tripod System? leslie -->>> Those are rebadged manfrotos __________________ Mike Rehmus Hey, I can see the carrot at the end of the tunnel!

July 18th, 2004, 08:34 AM	#2
Don Bloom Inner Circle Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 6,609	I use the same tripod with or with out the WA. My choice of legs is Bogen 3246 and Bogen 501 head. I have 3 of those setups and they all work fine with both of my 150's and even my old VX1000. HEAVY though, but as solid as a rock. Don B

July 19th, 2004, 04:49 AM	#4
Leslie Wand Trustee Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: upper hunter, australia Posts: 1,410	thanks... anyone have any experience with libec? seem reasonably priced... leslie

July 19th, 2004, 09:50 PM	#6
Leslie Wand Trustee Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: upper hunter, australia Posts: 1,410	thanks mike, how about the ls22? looks a bit sturdier. whats the h22 head like? sorry for the questions, but there's no distributor over here so i'm shopping over the internet (caveat empora, whatever!) thanks leslie

July 21st, 2004, 12:57 AM	#7
Jesus Medina New Boot Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: chicago,il Posts: 17	im using a bogen 505 head w/ 3283b sticks, and i have no problems. i got this from adorama for 400 used

July 23rd, 2004, 12:00 AM	#8
Leslie Wand Trustee Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: upper hunter, australia Posts: 1,410	well, looks like i'll end up with a sachtler dv2. can't find anything on the net from users one way or another - but a fair amount re 501 vs 503, a few good comments re miller, and a few bad about most others... if you're using a dv2, get in your comment pretty quick before i spend my hard earned pennies.... thanks for all your replies leslie

July 31st, 2004, 06:59 AM	#9
Leslie Wand Trustee Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: upper hunter, australia Posts: 1,410	still awaiting final decision re new tripod. anyone have experience with the Vinten Pro-5DC Tripod System? leslie

August 3rd, 2004, 08:57 PM	#12
Leslie Wand Trustee Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: upper hunter, australia Posts: 1,410	god, i hate this rebadging stuff!!!! it was bad enough being asked in the old days if i knew how to operate bosch / thompson edit controllers - only to find the ubiquitious sony in front of me.... thanks as ever, leslie

August 13th, 2004, 05:53 PM	#13
Leslie Wand Trustee Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: upper hunter, australia Posts: 1,410	anybody still reading this thread? if so, how about the new libec 950dv? otherwise it looks like the miller ds5 (would like the ds10, but not enough budget). leslie