Recommendations for heavy duty used legs for center mount slider? at DVinfo.net

James Palanza · June 23rd, 2013, 12:51 PM

So I've built myself a motorized slider, and it works great. But I'm tired of lugging around ladders and other unsightly equipment to mount it. Its 36 inches, weighs probably about 25 lbs. I have a manfrotto quick release I can mount to the legs directly, probably cheaper and more ridged, though being on a head would be a lot nicer. I don't want to spend a lot of money, all this thing needs to do is hold it still, no fancy panning, dragging, etc. I figure I could find some used old school beat up but heavy duty tripod legs cheap, but I don't know model numbers and the like. I'd like to avoid spreaders.

Any suggestions for my ebay search?

Mark Williams · June 23rd, 2013, 03:49 PM

I use this one with my DIY slider and jib. My slider is 28 inches and my camera is 5.4 lbs. I spread the legs wide and have never noticed any unwanted movement. I never raise the center column as this would affect stability. This tripod is rated for 30 lbs.
Amazon.com: Davis & Sanford ATP All Terrain Tripod without Head: Camera & Photo

James Palanza · June 23rd, 2013, 05:07 PM

There we go, that is what I'm talking about. Thanks a lot for the recommendation!

Warren Kawamoto · June 23rd, 2013, 07:40 PM

For heavy duty, I used to love the 3036. Don't let the pics deceive you though, this tripod is heavy!

Bogen 3036 Manfrotto Professional Tripod | eBay

Oren Arieli · June 24th, 2013, 10:08 PM

Not the most elegant solution, but in a pinch, you can use almost any tripod at one end, and a cheap monopod at the opposite end. It will be surprisingly stable.

June 23rd, 2013, 12:51 PM	#1
James Palanza Major Player Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 310	Recommendations for heavy duty used legs for center mount slider? So I've built myself a motorized slider, and it works great. But I'm tired of lugging around ladders and other unsightly equipment to mount it. Its 36 inches, weighs probably about 25 lbs. I have a manfrotto quick release I can mount to the legs directly, probably cheaper and more ridged, though being on a head would be a lot nicer. I don't want to spend a lot of money, all this thing needs to do is hold it still, no fancy panning, dragging, etc. I figure I could find some used old school beat up but heavy duty tripod legs cheap, but I don't know model numbers and the like. I'd like to avoid spreaders. Any suggestions for my ebay search?

June 23rd, 2013, 03:49 PM	#2
Mark Williams Trustee Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Deep South, U.S. Posts: 1,526	Re: Recommendations for heavy duty used legs for center mount slider? I use this one with my DIY slider and jib. My slider is 28 inches and my camera is 5.4 lbs. I spread the legs wide and have never noticed any unwanted movement. I never raise the center column as this would affect stability. This tripod is rated for 30 lbs. Amazon.com: Davis & Sanford ATP All Terrain Tripod without Head: Camera & Photo Attached Thumbnails __________________ Mark videos: http://vimeo.com/channels/3523 Stock: http://www.pond5.com/artist/mark29

June 23rd, 2013, 05:07 PM	#3
James Palanza Major Player Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 310	Re: Recommendations for heavy duty used legs for center mount slider? There we go, that is what I'm talking about. Thanks a lot for the recommendation!

June 23rd, 2013, 07:40 PM	#4
Warren Kawamoto Trustee Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Honolulu, HI Posts: 1,435	Re: Recommendations for heavy duty used legs for center mount slider? For heavy duty, I used to love the 3036. Don't let the pics deceive you though, this tripod is heavy! Bogen 3036 Manfrotto Professional Tripod \| eBay

June 24th, 2013, 10:08 PM	#5
Oren Arieli Major Player Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Jose, California Posts: 919	Re: Recommendations for heavy duty used legs for center mount slider? Not the most elegant solution, but in a pinch, you can use almost any tripod at one end, and a cheap monopod at the opposite end. It will be surprisingly stable.