Sony Fx7 Steadicam or Slider? at DVinfo.net

Tyson Yoder · February 21st, 2011, 08:44 AM

I shot with a Sony fx7 and fx1. I know a lot of people use sliders with dslr cameras. Which would be more useful a slider or Steadicam for me with the types of cameras I am using?

Also any tripods that are descant for under 200? I have been watching some on eBay but wanted to get ur opinions! :)

Josh Swan · February 21st, 2011, 10:40 AM

It's not a matter of what will work with that camera, it's a matter of preference, as your camera will work with either. I started a thread that is current on the wedding section regarding which one to get. Check it out!

Sub $200 tripod - The legs I'm sure will be fine, but the head will not be smooth on new sub $200 tripods. If you could pick up a used bogen or something with a 501 head, you'll be in good shape. You def want a fluid head for panning and tilting.

February 21st, 2011, 08:44 AM	#1
Tyson Yoder Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Montgomery IN Posts: 124	Sony Fx7 Steadicam or Slider? I shot with a Sony fx7 and fx1. I know a lot of people use sliders with dslr cameras. Which would be more useful a slider or Steadicam for me with the types of cameras I am using? Also any tripods that are descant for under 200? I have been watching some on eBay but wanted to get ur opinions! :)

February 21st, 2011, 10:40 AM	#2
Josh Swan Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Scarborough Me Posts: 186	Re: Sony Fx7 Steadicam or Slider? It's not a matter of what will work with that camera, it's a matter of preference, as your camera will work with either. I started a thread that is current on the wedding section regarding which one to get. Check it out! Sub $200 tripod - The legs I'm sure will be fine, but the head will not be smooth on new sub $200 tripods. If you could pick up a used bogen or something with a 501 head, you'll be in good shape. You def want a fluid head for panning and tilting.