What is good enough tripod for wedding videography at DVinfo.net

Dror Levi · June 16th, 2008, 07:47 AM

I just wander how much money will be enough to spend on a tripod.
I really wanted to get the LibecLS38 Tripod System but since this is not the only thing I need I figured I should go with something less expensive like one of the Bogen / Manfrotto set from B&H kits like the Bogen / Manfrotto BO190XDB503HD 190XDB Pro Tripod with 503HDV Fluid Video Head
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...=523080&is=REG
and then I thought about going with the 501 HDV head instead to save $100.00.
Any gaudiness will be appreciated
Thanks in advanced

Jason Boyette · June 16th, 2008, 08:32 AM

I have them both...spend the extra $100, it is worth it.

Ken Gilford · June 16th, 2008, 10:08 AM

you won't be sorry you did. The 503 head is so smooth it makes shooting a breeze.

Dror Levi · June 16th, 2008, 07:03 PM

Thank you for both replies.
I just wander what do you think about the kit itself http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...=523080&is=REG

Mark Ganglfinger · June 16th, 2008, 08:28 PM

I noticed that the maximum hight is only 57 inches. Doesn't that seem rather short?
My manfrotto goes almost 8.5 feet, but I have noticed that it is almost impossible to get a comparable tripod lately. Am I the only one who sees the value of getting a tripod that can get over peoples heads?
Even the really expensive ones usually only go about 5-6 feet.

Travis Cossel · June 16th, 2008, 10:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ken Gilford

you won't be sorry you did. The 503 head is so smooth it makes shooting a breeze.

Is it really that much smoother? Anything else about it that stands out?

June 16th, 2008, 07:47 AM	#1
Dror Levi Major Player Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Pembroke Pines FL Posts: 331	What is good enough tripod for wedding videography I just wander how much money will be enough to spend on a tripod. I really wanted to get the LibecLS38 Tripod System but since this is not the only thing I need I figured I should go with something less expensive like one of the Bogen / Manfrotto set from B&H kits like the Bogen / Manfrotto BO190XDB503HD 190XDB Pro Tripod with 503HDV Fluid Video Head http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...=523080&is=REG and then I thought about going with the 501 HDV head instead to save $100.00. Any gaudiness will be appreciated Thanks in advanced __________________ www.nostalgicFrames.com

June 16th, 2008, 10:08 AM	#3
Ken Gilford Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 32	Spend the extra 100... you won't be sorry you did. The 503 head is so smooth it makes shooting a breeze.

June 16th, 2008, 07:03 PM	#4
Dror Levi Major Player Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Pembroke Pines FL Posts: 331	Thank you for both replies. I just wander what do you think about the kit itself http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...=523080&is=REG __________________ www.nostalgicFrames.com

June 16th, 2008, 08:32 AM	#2
Jason Boyette Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Garner, NC Posts: 145	I have them both...spend the extra $100, it is worth it.

June 16th, 2008, 08:28 PM	#5
Mark Ganglfinger Regular Crew Join Date: May 2007 Location: Hermon Maine USA Posts: 138	I noticed that the maximum hight is only 57 inches. Doesn't that seem rather short? My manfrotto goes almost 8.5 feet, but I have noticed that it is almost impossible to get a comparable tripod lately. Am I the only one who sees the value of getting a tripod that can get over peoples heads? Even the really expensive ones usually only go about 5-6 feet.