tripod for sony VX2000 / PD150 at DVinfo.net

Mark Thomas · February 16th, 2003, 03:46 PM

what make tripods do you guys put your camera on?

Boyd Ostroff · February 16th, 2003, 07:26 PM

I'm using a Manfrotto 3221WN tripod with a 501 head. This all came together including a nice soft carrying case for around $300 I think. It was significantly less expensive than buying the head and tripod separately, at least at the store I went to.

Have been very pleased with it.

Matt Stahley · February 16th, 2003, 09:47 PM

I have a Libec M20 $200 from zotz with carrying case as well.

Steve Nunez · February 16th, 2003, 10:04 PM

Tripod: Bogen/Manfrotto 3221 WN (WN=Wilderness)
Head: Bogen/Manfrotto 3130 (Video Fluid Head)

Works great for the Canon GL2 which is similar in size and weight to PD150 and VX2000....

The tripod is excellent- very sturdy!

3130....head creaps a little if not tightened a bit- otherwise a nice solid system at a great price point.

Boyd Ostroff · February 17th, 2003, 08:18 AM

<<<-- Originally posted by Steve Nunez : The tripod is excellent- very sturdy!

It is a nice sturdy tripod, and the "wilderness" feature is in the rubber pads on the feet. They raise up when turned to expose a metal spike. I only have one minor nitpick. The snapping leg locks have a really heavy spring and close with a BANG. Be very careful, they can really pinch or smack your fingers! :-)

Steve Nunez · February 17th, 2003, 10:02 AM

I agree- the snap locks for the legs are rough and it's the 1 nitpick I have with it....otherwise a nice set of sticks.

Bryan Beasleigh · February 19th, 2003, 11:00 PM

Those snap locks eat body parts. I had a few blood blisters when I was checking them out. I settled for the 344B with the thumbscrews. Old fashioned but they don't bite. I also went for the 136 head, spikes and leg warmers. The leg warmers are actually just a rubber grip that stretches over the top section of the legs. I thought it was pure BS but after using the pod I think it's a great idea. Bogen / Manfrotto is a quality line.

February 16th, 2003, 03:46 PM	#1
Mark Thomas Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Abergavenny, Monmouthshire Posts: 34	tripod for sony VX2000 / PD150 what make tripods do you guys put your camera on?

February 16th, 2003, 10:04 PM	#4
Steve Nunez Trustee Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Pembroke Pines, Florida Posts: 1,418	Tripod: Bogen/Manfrotto 3221 WN (WN=Wilderness) Head: Bogen/Manfrotto 3130 (Video Fluid Head) Works great for the Canon GL2 which is similar in size and weight to PD150 and VX2000.... The tripod is excellent- very sturdy! 3130....head creaps a little if not tightened a bit- otherwise a nice solid system at a great price point. __________________ Steve Nunez-New York City www.stevenunez.com

February 17th, 2003, 10:02 AM	#6
Steve Nunez Trustee Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Pembroke Pines, Florida Posts: 1,418	I agree- the snap locks for the legs are rough and it's the 1 nitpick I have with it....otherwise a nice set of sticks. __________________ Steve Nunez-New York City www.stevenunez.com

February 16th, 2003, 07:26 PM	#2
Boyd Ostroff Wrangler Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mays Landing, NJ Posts: 11,802	I'm using a Manfrotto 3221WN tripod with a 501 head. This all came together including a nice soft carrying case for around $300 I think. It was significantly less expensive than buying the head and tripod separately, at least at the store I went to. Have been very pleased with it.

February 16th, 2003, 09:47 PM	#3
Matt Stahley Major Player Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Waynesboro, PA Posts: 648	I have a Libec M20 $200 from zotz with carrying case as well.

February 17th, 2003, 08:18 AM	#5
Boyd Ostroff Wrangler Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mays Landing, NJ Posts: 11,802	<<<-- Originally posted by Steve Nunez : The tripod is excellent- very sturdy! It is a nice sturdy tripod, and the "wilderness" feature is in the rubber pads on the feet. They raise up when turned to expose a metal spike. I only have one minor nitpick. The snapping leg locks have a really heavy spring and close with a BANG. Be very careful, they can really pinch or smack your fingers! :-)

February 19th, 2003, 11:00 PM	#7
Bryan Beasleigh Trustee Join Date: May 2002 Location: Barrie, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,922	Those snap locks eat body parts. I had a few blood blisters when I was checking them out. I settled for the 344B with the thumbscrews. Old fashioned but they don't bite. I also went for the 136 head, spikes and leg warmers. The leg warmers are actually just a rubber grip that stretches over the top section of the legs. I thought it was pure BS but after using the pod I think it's a great idea. Bogen / Manfrotto is a quality line.