Is this a good tripod setup? at DVinfo.net

Shaun Conner · December 10th, 2008, 01:49 PM

I was on the B&H website scoping out new equipment. Just need some feedback from some of you guys. Bogen / Manfrotto | BO525MVB503K Video Tripod | 503HDV,525PKIT

Edward Carlson · December 10th, 2008, 02:35 PM

Not a fan of the 503HDV. I have it and it is a step up from my previous one, but there are much better ones out there. The sticks are nice.

Christopher Glavan · December 10th, 2008, 06:44 PM

If you're serious about dropping upwards of a grand on a tripod, I would strongly suggest looking at Vinten or Cartoni, or even Libec. Also, depending on the weight of your camera, you can find some Miller or even Sachtler systems for around that price-- give or take a hundred bucks.

Josh Laronge · December 10th, 2008, 07:47 PM

This one Libec | LS38 Tripod System- Supports 17.6 lb (8 kg) | LS382A will preform as good or better for $300 less.

Tim Gilbertson · December 10th, 2008, 09:40 PM

I can attest that the Libec is much better.

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Tripp Woelfel · December 10th, 2008, 10:06 PM

I'll chime in with good words for the Cartoni. I upgraded from a $400 Libec and I was over the moon. Pans and tilts smoother than I ever could have done before. Great balancing. Very flexible.

Spend the money now and it will last you until you are old and it will make you a better shooter. My Focus cost about US$1,600. I was seriously tempted by the Vinten but my New England frugality (some would say cheapness) wouldn't let me part with those extra hundred dollar bills.

There's also a higher end Libec that's gotten some good reviews. Search the "Support your camera" list and you'll find some of them in there.

Good sticks are like speed (velocity, not the drug). Like they say in racing, "Speed costs money. How fast do you want to go?"

December 10th, 2008, 01:49 PM	#1
Shaun Conner Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 196	Is this a good tripod setup? I was on the B&H website scoping out new equipment. Just need some feedback from some of you guys. Bogen / Manfrotto \| BO525MVB503K Video Tripod \| 503HDV,525PKIT

December 10th, 2008, 06:44 PM	#3
Christopher Glavan Major Player Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Redding, CA Posts: 260	If you're serious about dropping upwards of a grand on a tripod, I would strongly suggest looking at Vinten or Cartoni, or even Libec. Also, depending on the weight of your camera, you can find some Miller or even Sachtler systems for around that price-- give or take a hundred bucks. __________________ Reel Impressions Media - Make it more than a memory GY-HD100- 7D- PSC Promix 3- Lectro/Sennheiser- Zoom H4- MPB- CS6/CC

December 10th, 2008, 09:40 PM	#5
Tim Gilbertson Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 59	I can attest that the Libec is much better. T __________________ Edmonton Wedding Photography, Video, and PhotoFusion - Infinitelink Free Backlinking Project

December 10th, 2008, 02:35 PM	#2
Edward Carlson Major Player Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: North Hollywood, CA, United States Posts: 807	Not a fan of the 503HDV. I have it and it is a step up from my previous one, but there are much better ones out there. The sticks are nice.

December 10th, 2008, 07:47 PM	#4
Josh Laronge Major Player Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Jupiter, FL Posts: 241	This one Libec \| LS38 Tripod System- Supports 17.6 lb (8 kg) \| LS382A will preform as good or better for $300 less.

December 10th, 2008, 10:06 PM	#6
Tripp Woelfel Trustee Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: North Conway, NH Posts: 1,745	I'll chime in with good words for the Cartoni. I upgraded from a $400 Libec and I was over the moon. Pans and tilts smoother than I ever could have done before. Great balancing. Very flexible. Spend the money now and it will last you until you are old and it will make you a better shooter. My Focus cost about US$1,600. I was seriously tempted by the Vinten but my New England frugality (some would say cheapness) wouldn't let me part with those extra hundred dollar bills. There's also a higher end Libec that's gotten some good reviews. Search the "Support your camera" list and you'll find some of them in there. Good sticks are like speed (velocity, not the drug). Like they say in racing, "Speed costs money. How fast do you want to go?"