Just got Miller Solo DV10 and a little disappointed...(attn: Ken Tanaka)

Peter Richardson · February 4th, 2005, 01:27 PM

haha, point taken Ken. Well hopefully the place in Portland has a DV-4, too, so I can try it out. THanks again for the advice,

Peter

Randall Campbell · February 4th, 2005, 10:14 PM

Here is a previous thread about using the Miller Solo and Vinten Vision 3 together.

http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthrea...threadid=31898

Seems that it will work. This is what I am considering if I ever get around to doing it.

Wayne Orr · February 5th, 2005, 01:14 PM

I would suggest you give the Sachtler DV4 serious consideration. It should work very well with your camera, but if not, then try the DV6.

Jeff's comments about the locks on the Vintens are spot on. You won't find any problems with the Sachtlers. If you want spreaders, go for mid-level.

Here in the Los Angeles area, Sachtlers are the popular choice in rental houses. They are great performers and they stand up to the rigors of shooting.

But you are right to "test drive" the brands you are interested in. Even better would be to rent for a weekend.

Wayne Orr, SOC

Peter Richardson · February 5th, 2005, 02:28 PM

Thanks for the input guys. I am going to try to make it up to Portland this week to try out the Sachtler and Vinten, and maybe O'Connor if they have it. Maybe I will wear a blind fold so I'm not biased :) I will check out the thread with the Vinten/Miller combo--that looks pretty appealing.

Peter

Ed Szarleta · February 16th, 2005, 10:55 AM

Correct me if I am wrong Ken, but your pic does not show the Solo Legs, but instead the DS-10 kit legs that need spreaders?

Ken Tanaka · February 16th, 2005, 11:05 AM

My Miller DS-10's legs, as shown in that image, are aluminum and have a mid-level spreader.

Ed Szarleta · February 16th, 2005, 11:46 AM

That's what I thought, thanks.

February 16th, 2005, 11:05 AM	#21
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February 4th, 2005, 01:27 PM	#16
Peter Richardson Major Player Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 608	haha, point taken Ken. Well hopefully the place in Portland has a DV-4, too, so I can try it out. THanks again for the advice, Peter

February 4th, 2005, 10:14 PM	#17
Randall Campbell Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Durham, NC Posts: 69	Here is a previous thread about using the Miller Solo and Vinten Vision 3 together. http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthrea...threadid=31898 Seems that it will work. This is what I am considering if I ever get around to doing it.

February 5th, 2005, 01:14 PM	#18
Wayne Orr Major Player Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Northridge Ca Posts: 734	I would suggest you give the Sachtler DV4 serious consideration. It should work very well with your camera, but if not, then try the DV6. Jeff's comments about the locks on the Vintens are spot on. You won't find any problems with the Sachtlers. If you want spreaders, go for mid-level. Here in the Los Angeles area, Sachtlers are the popular choice in rental houses. They are great performers and they stand up to the rigors of shooting. But you are right to "test drive" the brands you are interested in. Even better would be to rent for a weekend. Wayne Orr, SOC

February 5th, 2005, 02:28 PM	#19
Peter Richardson Major Player Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 608	Thanks for the input guys. I am going to try to make it up to Portland this week to try out the Sachtler and Vinten, and maybe O'Connor if they have it. Maybe I will wear a blind fold so I'm not biased :) I will check out the thread with the Vinten/Miller combo--that looks pretty appealing. Peter

February 16th, 2005, 10:55 AM	#20
Ed Szarleta Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 156	Correct me if I am wrong Ken, but your pic does not show the Solo Legs, but instead the DS-10 kit legs that need spreaders?

February 16th, 2005, 11:46 AM	#22
Ed Szarleta Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 156	That's what I thought, thanks.