High-end heads for a DvSLR

Jon Fairhurst · February 27th, 2010, 02:07 AM

Looking back, it was a high type to think ratio. :)

With the projects ahead of us, I can probably deal with a heavy tripod. This coming year, almost everything would be shot on site, and we have some nice carts and elevators for moving things around. I guess it's more walk and shoot than run 'n gun.

Anyway, you make a good recommendation. I'll plan to propose the Kessler pocket products with a nice Vinten carbon tripod as the backstop.

I guess I'd like some opinions about Kessler vs. PortaJib. I'll start a new thread in the relevant forum...

Chris Soucy · February 27th, 2010, 02:14 AM

May the force be with you.

CS

Richard D. George · March 12th, 2010, 08:52 PM

My vote would be for Sachtler, either FSB 4 or FSB 6. Legs could be either Sachtler CF or Gitzo CF 3-stage with 75 mm bowl.

Chris Soucy · March 12th, 2010, 11:48 PM

Have you actually read the whole of the thread?

CS

Jon Fairhurst · March 13th, 2010, 01:32 AM

I received the 3AS head today, and... it's missing the pan arm! Hopefully, I'll get that straightened out quickly.

Also, the spring feels a bit stiffer than I had expected, but I don't have the whole kit just yet, so we'll see... I've gotta say, having a continuous spring adjustment should be sweet!

BTW, I ended up getting the Vinten 2-stage aluminum legs and Manfrotto floor spreader. I'll also have the Kessler K-Pod, so if the Vinten aluminum legs aren't solid as I would like, I'll have the K-Pod for in-house shots. The Vinten will be nice for throwing in the trunk though.

Also, I got a Kata 41 bag. It's a bit tight with the Manfrotto spreader, but it works. The bag has a triangular shape, and is semi hard. It would be weak for airline travel, but should be solid for packing around town.

Chris Soucy · March 13th, 2010, 02:00 AM

the Pan Arm?

Geez, someone's in for a right bollocking!

Which legs Jon - the 75's or the 100's?

Aluminium? You ain't been reading my other posts here, methinks (else the budget department stiffed you).

Have a play and get back to us.

CS

Jon Fairhurst · March 13th, 2010, 02:25 AM

Yep. Budget limits. I got the 75.

Again, the Kessler should be like Gibralter. And 90% of what we will do will be in-house. But I didn't want that to be my only option on the day I need to hike to a waterfall. The CF sticks just weren't in the cards.

February 27th, 2010, 02:07 AM	#16
Jon Fairhurst Inner Circle Join Date: May 2006 Location: Camas, WA, USA Posts: 5,513	Looking back, it was a high type to think ratio. :) With the projects ahead of us, I can probably deal with a heavy tripod. This coming year, almost everything would be shot on site, and we have some nice carts and elevators for moving things around. I guess it's more walk and shoot than run 'n gun. Anyway, you make a good recommendation. I'll plan to propose the Kessler pocket products with a nice Vinten carbon tripod as the backstop. I guess I'd like some opinions about Kessler vs. PortaJib. I'll start a new thread in the relevant forum... __________________ Jon Fairhurst

February 27th, 2010, 02:14 AM	#17
Chris Soucy Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Fairfield, Dunedin, New Zealand Posts: 3,691 Images: 18	Good man............. May the force be with you. CS

March 12th, 2010, 11:48 PM	#19
Chris Soucy Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Fairfield, Dunedin, New Zealand Posts: 3,691 Images: 18	Er, Richard.................. Have you actually read the whole of the thread? CS

March 13th, 2010, 01:32 AM	#20
Jon Fairhurst Inner Circle Join Date: May 2006 Location: Camas, WA, USA Posts: 5,513	I received the 3AS head today, and... it's missing the pan arm! Hopefully, I'll get that straightened out quickly. Also, the spring feels a bit stiffer than I had expected, but I don't have the whole kit just yet, so we'll see... I've gotta say, having a continuous spring adjustment should be sweet! BTW, I ended up getting the Vinten 2-stage aluminum legs and Manfrotto floor spreader. I'll also have the Kessler K-Pod, so if the Vinten aluminum legs aren't solid as I would like, I'll have the K-Pod for in-house shots. The Vinten will be nice for throwing in the trunk though. Also, I got a Kata 41 bag. It's a bit tight with the Manfrotto spreader, but it works. The bag has a triangular shape, and is semi hard. It would be weak for airline travel, but should be solid for packing around town. __________________ Jon Fairhurst

March 13th, 2010, 02:00 AM	#21
Chris Soucy Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Fairfield, Dunedin, New Zealand Posts: 3,691 Images: 18	Bugger............... the Pan Arm? Geez, someone's in for a right bollocking! Which legs Jon - the 75's or the 100's? Aluminium? You ain't been reading my other posts here, methinks (else the budget department stiffed you). Have a play and get back to us. CS

March 12th, 2010, 08:52 PM	#18
Richard D. George Major Player Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 351	My vote would be for Sachtler, either FSB 4 or FSB 6. Legs could be either Sachtler CF or Gitzo CF 3-stage with 75 mm bowl.

March 13th, 2010, 02:25 AM	#22
Jon Fairhurst Inner Circle Join Date: May 2006 Location: Camas, WA, USA Posts: 5,513	Yep. Budget limits. I got the 75. Again, the Kessler should be like Gibralter. And 90% of what we will do will be in-house. But I didn't want that to be my only option on the day I need to hike to a waterfall. The CF sticks just weren't in the cards. __________________ Jon Fairhurst