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Alexis Vazquez · May 16th, 2003, 08:52 PM

Since I'm not happy at all with my current tripod, (the real problem is on the fluid head not the tripod) I'm in the need of a really good one. So please I need your recomendation. Budget will be between 5 to 8 hundred.

Thanks
Alexis

Jeff Donald · May 16th, 2003, 10:04 PM

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Dylan Couper · May 17th, 2003, 12:19 AM

Out of curiosity, what tripod & head are you currently using?

The Manfrotto 503 yead is pretty good for the dollar, and it's easily in your range.

Alexis Vazquez · May 17th, 2003, 01:35 PM

Hi Dylan,

Its a Davis & Sanford Provista. What I don't like is the panning and tilt, I think the cam is too heavy for it. Sometimes when I want to make a soft movement (up and down or from side to side) it gets stuck and finish with a hard move. like if sombody hit the Cam. No matter how soft youre trying to do it this happen all the time.

Jeff, Youre right I've read some of the last post but I found that some of the recommendations costs are veeery far away from my budget like a 2k, or too low like hundred something. I'm afraid of buy something worst than the one I already have.

Thanks

Alexis

Bob Deming · May 17th, 2003, 03:50 PM

Tripods are purchsed for what you need them for.

Lets face it. If you do your work inside a building and the camera is static then a 2X4 and Red Greens' Duct Tape will work to hold the camera down.

Outside is different if your are working in the damn wind. Ya just need something a little better.

Then if you have to pan ya gotta get something better.

Another solution to the tripod delima is a Varizoom ProL. It's cheaper than a new tripod, depending on your use. We put cameras on tripods because we don't want vibration and cameras are sometime damn heavy!

My work is interviews in which everyone is in a sitting position. I have 3 cameras shooting and 3 Veri-zoom PROL's that "I" control myself while the interviewer does his/her job. Plus I have 3ea 5.6 monitors in a rack.

Talk about a one man show!! Once ya get a VZ you will never turn back while that cam sits on a tripod.

Frank Granovski · May 17th, 2003, 04:46 PM

I'd have a second look at a Bogan 503 setup and a Miller DS10---good basic heads for smooth panning and tilting---as far as good basic pods/heads go (for the buck).

Nathan Gifford · May 19th, 2003, 11:47 AM

I'm using a 503 with 75mm ball-leveler for my XL-1. Its a decent head with a great leveler.

Bob Deming · May 19th, 2003, 12:24 PM

Don't like Magnum XL. The rubber grips to loosen or tighten the extension sticks breaks.

The head isn't fluid. It is cool that it does have bubble levels.

For a static mount it is fine. And, that is why I have it.

I also have a Bogen 3160 head with 3011 sticks. This is okay for light cameras but by the time you load and XL with all the goodies this doesn't work. I would like to trade this for something better so I can follow the eagles when they are cruising.

To chase eagles ya have to hand it or mount it on something that can handle the movement. I have problems following a crazy snail after it just gets out of bed.

Robert J. Wolff · May 22nd, 2003, 06:12 AM

Alexis,

I pick a TP head that will handle twice the weight of the camera.

When you start puting rain gear and other accessories, on the cam, it can start to add up.

Just a safety precaution.

May 16th, 2003, 08:52 PM	#1
Alexis Vazquez Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: USA Posts: 188	Tripod & Fluiid Head for Xl1s Since I'm not happy at all with my current tripod, (the real problem is on the fluid head not the tripod) I'm in the need of a really good one. So please I need your recomendation. Budget will be between 5 to 8 hundred. Thanks Alexis

May 16th, 2003, 10:04 PM	#2
Jeff Donald Warden Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 8,287	This topic was just covered a few days ago here You can use the search button in the upper right to search for more posts and threads about specific models or brands. If you have questions that aren't covered by our archived posts, please post back. __________________ Jeff Donald Carpe Diem Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| Where to Buy? From the best in the business: DVinfo.net sponsors

May 17th, 2003, 12:19 AM	#3
Dylan Couper Wrangler Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Vancouver, British Columbia Posts: 8,314	Out of curiosity, what tripod & head are you currently using? The Manfrotto 503 yead is pretty good for the dollar, and it's easily in your range. __________________ Need to rent camera gear in Vancouver BC? Check me out at camerarentalsvancouver.com

May 17th, 2003, 03:50 PM	#5
Bob Deming Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Tucson, Arizona USA Posts: 93	Hey Tripods are purchsed for what you need them for. Lets face it. If you do your work inside a building and the camera is static then a 2X4 and Red Greens' Duct Tape will work to hold the camera down. Outside is different if your are working in the damn wind. Ya just need something a little better. Then if you have to pan ya gotta get something better. Another solution to the tripod delima is a Varizoom ProL. It's cheaper than a new tripod, depending on your use. We put cameras on tripods because we don't want vibration and cameras are sometime damn heavy! My work is interviews in which everyone is in a sitting position. I have 3 cameras shooting and 3 Veri-zoom PROL's that "I" control myself while the interviewer does his/her job. Plus I have 3ea 5.6 monitors in a rack. Talk about a one man show!! Once ya get a VZ you will never turn back while that cam sits on a tripod. __________________ Bob Deming evc@starband.net

May 19th, 2003, 11:47 AM	#7
Nathan Gifford Wrangler Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Tickfaw, LA Posts: 1,217	I'm using a 503 with 75mm ball-leveler for my XL-1. Its a decent head with a great leveler. __________________ Nathan Gifford Southern Cyclist Magazine & Productions For quick answers try our Search! To see me and Rob Lohman click here

May 17th, 2003, 01:35 PM	#4
Alexis Vazquez Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: USA Posts: 188	Hi Dylan, Its a Davis & Sanford Provista. What I don't like is the panning and tilt, I think the cam is too heavy for it. Sometimes when I want to make a soft movement (up and down or from side to side) it gets stuck and finish with a hard move. like if sombody hit the Cam. No matter how soft youre trying to do it this happen all the time. Jeff, Youre right I've read some of the last post but I found that some of the recommendations costs are veeery far away from my budget like a 2k, or too low like hundred something. I'm afraid of buy something worst than the one I already have. Thanks Alexis

May 17th, 2003, 04:46 PM	#6
Frank Granovski Outer Circle Join Date: May 2002 Location: Hope, BC Posts: 7,524	I'd have a second look at a Bogan 503 setup and a Miller DS10---good basic heads for smooth panning and tilting---as far as good basic pods/heads go (for the buck).

May 19th, 2003, 12:24 PM	#8
Bob Deming Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Tucson, Arizona USA Posts: 93	Magnum XL Don't like Magnum XL. The rubber grips to loosen or tighten the extension sticks breaks. The head isn't fluid. It is cool that it does have bubble levels. For a static mount it is fine. And, that is why I have it. I also have a Bogen 3160 head with 3011 sticks. This is okay for light cameras but by the time you load and XL with all the goodies this doesn't work. I would like to trade this for something better so I can follow the eagles when they are cruising. To chase eagles ya have to hand it or mount it on something that can handle the movement. I have problems following a crazy snail after it just gets out of bed. __________________ Bob Deming evc@starband.net

May 22nd, 2003, 06:12 AM	#9
Robert J. Wolff Major Player Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Adirondacks of New York Posts: 210	Alexis, I pick a TP head that will handle twice the weight of the camera. When you start puting rain gear and other accessories, on the cam, it can start to add up. Just a safety precaution. __________________ Himself