Bestvideo tripod up to 700$ for 5d ii at DVinfo.net

Andy Sebkin · May 13th, 2011, 02:41 AM

Hello,
i need video tripod for 5d ii. I want something stable, lightweight and with good smoothness. Basic stuff. For weddings , interviews etc.

Anything for the price up to 700$ (600£) ?

Thank you!

Mark Ahrens · May 13th, 2011, 05:45 AM

Look at the Libec lines.

Greg Fiske · May 13th, 2011, 09:06 AM

This has been recommended before and is what I'm saving up for.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/735035-REG/Manfrotto_Manfrotto_504HD_Video_Fluid.html

Wayne Reimer · May 14th, 2011, 06:56 AM

I just purchased an E-image 7050 set-up with a fluid head for $400 that works extremely well. See my post in this forum; it's a lot more tripod/head that I ever expected it would be for the price, easily matching the $1000 + Manfrotto head and legs I've got.
Very smooth pans and tilts, locks down quickly and is rock stable with my 11 pound camera and rails mounted.

Brian Luce · May 17th, 2011, 05:51 AM

Wayne, what Manfrotto system do you have and what camera are you using?

To the OP, I have a Libec DV22, $300 at BH, it's light, well made and is decent enough for my Panasonic GH2, which is smaller than your 5d. The DV22 is the model Libec recommends for a GH2, undoubtedly I could do better with more of a budget, but a lot of or most of the pricier tripods are no good for dslr shooters because dslr's are just too light. Personally I don't think the tripod world has caught up with the demands of the new hybrid cameras. So shop wisely, it's not easy to spend big on a DSLR tripod.

May 13th, 2011, 02:41 AM	#1
Andy Sebkin New Boot Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: UK Posts: 19	Bestvideo tripod up to 700$ for 5d ii Hello, i need video tripod for 5d ii. I want something stable, lightweight and with good smoothness. Basic stuff. For weddings , interviews etc. Anything for the price up to 700$ (600£) ? Thank you!

May 13th, 2011, 05:45 AM	#2
Mark Ahrens Major Player Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Plantation, FL Posts: 239	Re: Bestvideo tripod up to 700$ for 5d ii Look at the Libec lines. __________________ Mark Ahrens www.heritagefilms.net

May 13th, 2011, 09:06 AM	#3
Greg Fiske Major Player Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Santa Ana, CA Posts: 499	Re: Bestvideo tripod up to 700$ for 5d ii This has been recommended before and is what I'm saving up for. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/735035-REG/Manfrotto_Manfrotto_504HD_Video_Fluid.html

May 14th, 2011, 06:56 AM	#4
Wayne Reimer Major Player Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Regina, Saskatchewan Canada Posts: 255	Re: Bestvideo tripod up to 700$ for 5d ii I just purchased an E-image 7050 set-up with a fluid head for $400 that works extremely well. See my post in this forum; it's a lot more tripod/head that I ever expected it would be for the price, easily matching the $1000 + Manfrotto head and legs I've got. Very smooth pans and tilts, locks down quickly and is rock stable with my 11 pound camera and rails mounted.

May 17th, 2011, 05:51 AM	#5
Brian Luce Inner Circle Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 2,290	Re: Bestvideo tripod up to 700$ for 5d ii Wayne, what Manfrotto system do you have and what camera are you using? To the OP, I have a Libec DV22, $300 at BH, it's light, well made and is decent enough for my Panasonic GH2, which is smaller than your 5d. The DV22 is the model Libec recommends for a GH2, undoubtedly I could do better with more of a budget, but a lot of or most of the pricier tripods are no good for dslr shooters because dslr's are just too light. Personally I don't think the tripod world has caught up with the demands of the new hybrid cameras. So shop wisely, it's not easy to spend big on a DSLR tripod.