Carbon Fibre Tripod Legs for a Vision 6 head at DVinfo.net

Ronald Jackson · November 20th, 2019, 12:14 AM

I have a Vinten Vision 6 tripod and head. The legs are aluminium Manfrotto clones. I would appreciate recommendations for alternative carbon fibre legs. Either from the current Vinten range or older models now discontinued.

I need something a bit lighter than the "Manfrotto".

Ron

ps the head won't balance when I put it on my Gitzo 75mm bowl sticks so I'm guessing replacement legs must be Vinten unless some form of bowl adapter is available.

Pete Cofrancesco · November 20th, 2019, 05:27 PM

If you have a light camera you’d be better off switching to lighter tripod system that uses a 75mm bowl. Vision 6 is for big news style eng cameras that weigh 20lbs. The majority of the weight is the head not the legs. There is usually around 1 lb difference between comparable aluminum and carbon legs.

Ronald Jackson · November 21st, 2019, 12:31 AM

I got mine second hand at a good price. Back in the days of my EX3 and long stills lenses.

Want to hang on to it as it very nice with my GH5 and long stills lenses. I have various lighter pods but none as good, or as heavy, as the Vision 6.

Ron

Ronald Jackson · November 21st, 2019, 12:33 AM

But tell a lie! I have in the garden shed an old wooden Miller tripod with a 150mm "Made In West Germany" Sachtler head.

Weighs a ton and I've never used it. Presumably used with a big film or TV camera way back when.

Ron

Pete Cofrancesco · November 21st, 2019, 06:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ronald Jackson

I got mine second hand at a good price. Back in the days of my EX3 and long stills lenses.

Want to hang on to it as it very nice with my GH5 and long stills lenses. I have various lighter pods but none as good, or as heavy, as the Vision 6.

Ron

No doubt it’s a good head it’s still over kill for Gh5 even with a long lens. I figured as much you got a good deal. There isn’t much of a demand for these heavy used heads since most ppl are using dslrs.

Donald McPherson · November 21st, 2019, 10:55 AM

I bought a cheap Kenro carbon tripod that even came with a head. I like it but I am far from a professional to compare it with others. But for the price, I think it is excellent value. But I should say it is only a 65mm bowl.

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November 20th, 2019, 12:14 AM	#1
Ronald Jackson Major Player Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Southport, United Kingdom Posts: 723	Carbon Fibre Tripod Legs for a Vision 6 head I have a Vinten Vision 6 tripod and head. The legs are aluminium Manfrotto clones. I would appreciate recommendations for alternative carbon fibre legs. Either from the current Vinten range or older models now discontinued. I need something a bit lighter than the "Manfrotto". Ron ps the head won't balance when I put it on my Gitzo 75mm bowl sticks so I'm guessing replacement legs must be Vinten unless some form of bowl adapter is available.

November 20th, 2019, 05:27 PM	#2
Pete Cofrancesco Inner Circle Join Date: May 2004 Location: USA Posts: 3,005	Re: Carbon Fibre Tripod Legs for a Vision 6 head If you have a light camera you’d be better off switching to lighter tripod system that uses a 75mm bowl. Vision 6 is for big news style eng cameras that weigh 20lbs. The majority of the weight is the head not the legs. There is usually around 1 lb difference between comparable aluminum and carbon legs.

November 21st, 2019, 12:31 AM	#3
Ronald Jackson Major Player Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Southport, United Kingdom Posts: 723	Re: Carbon Fibre Tripod Legs for a Vision 6 head I got mine second hand at a good price. Back in the days of my EX3 and long stills lenses. Want to hang on to it as it very nice with my GH5 and long stills lenses. I have various lighter pods but none as good, or as heavy, as the Vision 6. Ron

November 21st, 2019, 12:33 AM	#4
Ronald Jackson Major Player Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Southport, United Kingdom Posts: 723	Re: Carbon Fibre Tripod Legs for a Vision 6 head But tell a lie! I have in the garden shed an old wooden Miller tripod with a 150mm "Made In West Germany" Sachtler head. Weighs a ton and I've never used it. Presumably used with a big film or TV camera way back when. Ron

November 21st, 2019, 10:55 AM	#6
Donald McPherson Major Player Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Aberdeen Scotland Posts: 815	Re: Carbon Fibre Tripod Legs for a Vision 6 head I bought a cheap Kenro carbon tripod that even came with a head. I like it but I am far from a professional to compare it with others. But for the price, I think it is excellent value. But I should say it is only a 65mm bowl. Kenro Standard Carbon Fibre Travel Video Tripod Kit for: Amazon.co.uk: Camera & Photo Kenro Standard Carbon Fibre Travel Video Tripod Kit for: Amazon.co.uk: Camera & Photo __________________ A little knowledge goes a long way but not long enough.