What tripod for DVX-100/102 at DVinfo.net

Wesley Wong · July 19th, 2004, 08:16 PM

Hello forum members. Have a hard time choosing a mid range/price tripod.

Would have the camera with a camera top light + and maybe wiresless mic receivers.

What would you choose and why if possible ? Thanks.

1) Miller DS 5 system (loved using them in uni, on the XL-1s - over the bigger Manfrotto's, for Sony DSR-500)

2) Vinten Pro-5 system (as suggested by my dealer, previously)

3) Vinten vision 3 head with 3775 aluminum legs. (as suggested by their website)

4) any other great tripods to recommend and why ?

Nick Reed · July 21st, 2004, 12:38 AM

Can't help you with the others...I can only speak regarding the DS5. I had the DS5 and exchanged it for the DS10. The internal balance springs of the DS10 were worth the difference (for my VX2100). I don't even have to use drag to maintain a tilt.

Wesley Wong · July 21st, 2004, 02:20 AM

cheers.

Jacques Mersereau · July 22nd, 2004, 02:03 PM

If you have the dough, I would highly recommend the Vinten Vision 3
with two stage legs. I have the aluminum legs, but they also make
carbon fibre. Because you can install different 'weight' springs, I've
used everything from a palm corder to a DSR-500WS with great
results.

The Miller is good, but IMO the Vinten is better.

Watch out for that new cheap Vinten. Rumors are that it's a
Bogen in Vinten clothes.

Wesley Wong · July 26th, 2004, 11:37 PM

will keep that in mind.

thanks

Those DSR500 sure are heavy duty, aren't they ;)

were using Bogen/Manfrottos (cant remember model) on them.

July 19th, 2004, 08:16 PM	#1
Wesley Wong Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Singapore Posts: 143	What tripod for DVX-100/102 Hello forum members. Have a hard time choosing a mid range/price tripod. Would have the camera with a camera top light + and maybe wiresless mic receivers. What would you choose and why if possible ? Thanks. 1) Miller DS 5 system (loved using them in uni, on the XL-1s - over the bigger Manfrotto's, for Sony DSR-500) 2) Vinten Pro-5 system (as suggested by my dealer, previously) 3) Vinten vision 3 head with 3775 aluminum legs. (as suggested by their website) 4) any other great tripods to recommend and why ? __________________ Do more, learn more

July 21st, 2004, 12:38 AM	#2
Nick Reed Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada Posts: 78	I would recommend a DS10 over a DS5 Can't help you with the others...I can only speak regarding the DS5. I had the DS5 and exchanged it for the DS10. The internal balance springs of the DS10 were worth the difference (for my VX2100). I don't even have to use drag to maintain a tilt.

July 21st, 2004, 02:20 AM	#3
Wesley Wong Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Singapore Posts: 143	cheers. __________________ Do more, learn more

July 22nd, 2004, 02:03 PM	#4
Jacques Mersereau Trustee Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 1,334	If you have the dough, I would highly recommend the Vinten Vision 3 with two stage legs. I have the aluminum legs, but they also make carbon fibre. Because you can install different 'weight' springs, I've used everything from a palm corder to a DSR-500WS with great results. The Miller is good, but IMO the Vinten is better. Watch out for that new cheap Vinten. Rumors are that it's a Bogen in Vinten clothes. __________________ Jacques Mersereau University of Michigan-Video Studio Manager

July 26th, 2004, 11:37 PM	#5
Wesley Wong Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Singapore Posts: 143	will keep that in mind. thanks Those DSR500 sure are heavy duty, aren't they ;) were using Bogen/Manfrottos (cant remember model) on them. __________________ Do more, learn more