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Deals: FANCIER 3642B Tripod, with ball head, bag, $28 shipped

Vitaliy_Kiselev — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 10:14:38 +0000

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Pro-FANCIER-3642B-Tripod-NEW-Ball-head-bag-/120747857092?pt=US_Tripods&hash=item1c1d2214c4

Of course, this tripod is made for light stuff :-) And it is not very sturdy tripod either.

FS: $50 shipped Davis & Sanford Steady Stick

DanDOF — Fri, 06 Jul 2012 23:03:49 +0000

For sale is a barely used Davis & Sanford Steady Stick shipped for $50, bought in May 2012 from: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/210200-REG/Davis_Sanford_SS3C_Steady_Stick_Compact.html

CONDITION: Like new, hardly even touched

PACKAGING: Bubble wrapped in cardboard box, newspapers for extra padding, then taped up

SHIPPING to USA/CANADA: Included.

PAYMENT METHOD: PayPal accepted, although sending money as "personal gift" etc is preferred to avoid fees

PM your offers, thanks!

Tripod head that can handle both a dslr and a red one

mlysbakken — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 09:47:10 +0000

Hi! I'm wondering if there exists an affordable fluid head that can handle the weight of a red one while still being able to properly balance a fairly lightweight dlsr rig (GH2 with rails and monitor). I know there are heads in the $3000+ price range that can do this, but that would blow my budget. I'm prepared to pay around $1500.

Thanks! Magnus

Heavy Duty Tripods Help

headofmush — Sun, 25 Mar 2012 21:35:11 +0000

I've been looking to no avail for a good heavy duty tripod that can support 10 lbs or more, preferably without a fluid head. For around $150. Can anyone recommend a good one for me? Any help is appreciated.

701 HDV Head

theteddy — Sat, 12 May 2012 08:11:53 +0000

Any opinions or experience on the above Manfrotto ? I note that it has a "2 inch built in half ball lock" Could be great for DSLR's.

2x GH2 kits (3 Lenses, 3 adapters per kit)

getzi — Wed, 02 May 2012 12:56:32 +0000

The kits offer not only the Panasonic GH2 Camera, but also 3 Lenses, high-quality Novoflex Adapter Systems and Tripods as well as other goodies such as the Rode VideoMic and Adapters to run the cameras from a power source.

As I am resolving all my gear, i can't sell individual items, just the whole sets.

http://nanofunk.net/panasonic-gh2-lumix-dslr-video-shooter-kits-for-sale-professional-starter-novoflex-adapter-filming/

Price: €1000/each

Tripod adapter that automatically follows with pan and tilt

AKED — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 05:11:00 +0000

Hi,

I have a question.

I have come across a product that is quite fascinating.

You can see it here:

The website

http://www.swivl.com/about/

Some videos with and about it

It is a tripod adapter, that has a sender and a receiver.
Where ever the sender moves, the receiver follows.
Panning and tilting.

So if you do not have a cameraman but move in front of the camera, this is ideal.

The problem is, that it omly works with smartphones, preferably IPhones and light point and shoot cameras up to 6 ounces.

So my question is:
Does anybody know of a similar product, that would work with a GH2 ?

Thanks in advance and happy new year.

Which tripod to get for my needs?

Gabel — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 13:19:53 +0000

So, I've recently upgraded my whole rig from a Canon 7D to a GH2. Now it's time for the tripod, stepping up from my Manfrotto 501.
I'm somebody who shoots mostly tripod-mounted and a good tripod is very important for me.

The rig I'm using is a GH2, with old Nikon AI-primes, a TrusMT follow focus and matte-box and a SmallHD DP4, all mounted to a Gini Rig with just the rods (I remove the shoulder pad and handles when on sticks I should add).
This is my base rig. I need a tripod that is good and will handle this. However, I want some future proofing too. Right now, I rarely shoot with a barebones kit and if I do, it's never any jobs, so my demands for this is smaller.
But as I'm shelling out a bit on it, I don't want something that I'll have to get rid of once I upgrade my camera. It won't need to handle a RED or an Alexa, but I'd like something that at the most could take an F3 with Compact Primes, using the same setup for the rig.

I'm also adding a Kessler Crane KC8 crane. So I will be mounting the head on top it.
I live in Sweden and will order from the UK or Germany (if you find any of these cheaper, let me know!)

My alternatives:
E-Image 7083
(£525)
http://www.proav.co.uk/E-image-EI-7083-AA-Video-Tripod-Kit/p26789.aspx
Pros: The cheapest of them all, 100mm, the legs can take a crane. Handles the most weight (13kg/26lbs), supposedly great quality for the price.
Cons: Still an "off-brand", so I'm not 100% about it, not much less than a Vinten, current rig might be too light!

Vinten Vision Blue
(£610)
http://www.proav.co.uk/Vinten-Vision-Blue-Tripod-System/p29084.aspx
Pros: A real Vinten that is supposed to deliver anything one could expect from that. Pretty cheap too!
Cons: Smallest weight range at 2kgs to 5kgs (4lbs to 10lbs) and don't know if it could handle a larger camera and screws to adjust the tripod!

And then there's Sachtler. They have some kits over at Creativevideo with the ENG 75/2 D legs, which I saw and they didn't impress me. I need some legs that are a bit sturdier. So I thought, why do I need their legs? I could get a nice head and then pick up a decent set of legs (E-Image or Libec) over at ProAV anyway (suggestions here are welcome)!

Sachtler CineDSLR
(£506 for the head)
http://www.creativevideo.co.uk/index.php?t=product/sachtler_cine_dslr_head
Pros: Designed for my needs, could balance up to 9.7 kgs (20lbs!), so it should work! Oh and it's a Sachtler.
Cons: Ehm... Legs might be worse? Still haven't seen it with a bigger camera.

Sachtler FSB6
(£589 for the head)
http://www.creativevideo.co.uk/index.php?t=product/sachtler_0407
Pros: It's a Sachtler. Alternative to the CineDSLR.
Cons: Don't know if it's better or worse than the CineDSLR. The most expensive of the bunch.

Other suggestions are welcome!

I dislike my Libec LS-22dv

brianluce — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 05:17:06 +0000

I'm tired of my tripod. Check out the play in it totally locked down. This is the unit Libec suggested I get when I told them the GH2 specs. I think it blows. Maybe I can keep the legs and change the head. Any suggestions for a head?

Btw, fyi, Sachtler has a DSLR tripod now, and it's only around $600.

Tripod advice for a 12 lbs. 600mm lens?

thepalalias — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 12:56:51 +0000

Next month Canon is sending me a 600mm L series lens with a 2X converter for evaluation purposes to expand the telephoto end of our operations and I plan to post my findings on my website. However, I normally use a setup designed for much lighter lenses (like the 70-200mm f2.8 or 100-400mm L) and would like to hit the ground running here.

Does anyone have advice on what additional tripod to buy/rent during the two weeks I evaluate the lens to get the most out of it? Any additional considerations as compared to lighter lenses like the ones mentioned?

On an another note, does anyone have anything in particular they would like shot/evaluated/compared during those two weeks, accessible within the greater Los Angeles/SGV area?

504HD head with CT-740x legs

GOODEMPIRE — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 09:19:07 +0000

Hi. I got an issue with my improvised tripod setup. I decided to save on carbon fiber legs and ordered a CT-7402 from E-Image. I thought that because both the head (Manfrotto 504HD) and the tripod have 75mm bowls in their specs they should match each other. In reality I somehow can't use my Manfrotto head in any other position other than strictly vertical — the screw-on locker at the bottom doesn't want any angles or tilts. I don't know if anyone experienced the similar problem, but maybe you guys can help me to find a solution. The proper carbon fiber legs cost over 800 at BnH and I really like both the CT-7402 and 504HD (even though original reviews were rather critical). I'd appreciate any thoughts. Thank you.

Need help with Monitor & tripod

Aksel — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 14:57:52 +0000

Hi everybody

I was wandering if you can help me make a decision.
I need to buy a Monitor (max $250) & 2 Tripods ($200 each) this is what I found & if you know about something better please let me know

Thank you

http://www.ebay.com/itm/EI717A-Tripod-Fluid-Drag-Head-Kit-Video-Camera-/130456992875?pt=US_Tripods&hash=item1e5fd7bc6b#ht_3203wt_1165

http://www.amazon.com/Fancier-Professional-Heavy-Camcorder-Tripod/dp/B003UOHPQU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1320257879&sr=8-1

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lilliput-5-569H-HDMI-Monitor-6600mAh-Battery-cable-gift-/160615752802?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item256571e462#ht_7282wt_1398

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=+Lilliput+%3A+569GL-50NP%2FH%2FY&x=0&y=0

http://www.ebay.com/itm/LILLIPUT-7-668GL-70NP-H-Y-LCD-Field-HD-Monitor-HDMI-YPbPr-DSLR-Composite-Input-/260879832420?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3cbda65564#ht_2498wt_1398

Thank you

Cartoni Alfa Tripod. Coutnerbalance is off?

Gabel — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 12:41:27 +0000

So I picked up a Cartoni Alfa the other day, for a steal at under $150. Pretty nice tripod I thought, so might as well try it.
But now there is an issue... The counterbalance doesn't work properly.
Normally one would but the tripod at level and then turn on the counterbalance, thus "locking" the head in place. But the balance won't lock here! Instead it locks at an angle, about 15º pointing downwards or forwards. This is the same without a camera or with a different camera, with the whole counterbalance being "shifted"

Does anybody know what this could be caused by and if there is something I could do to fix it?

Cheap and light tripod with video head

LongJohnSilver — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 12:06:38 +0000

For my GH1

Impossible request?

Fast way to mount camera to tripod?

tonalt — Sat, 10 Sep 2011 07:54:45 +0000

This is my first post here and I'm beginner with video stuff. But I got my WF717 tripod and find it very tricky to mount camera to it with the screw that came with the tripod.

I saw here a link to a screw that has half sector "wing" that turns 90 degrees up so it's much easier to handle without screwdriver. Anyone knows link to that product or knows better (but not too expensive) solution to my problem?

Affordable tripod/head

evero — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 09:05:46 +0000

Many good advices on affordable equip on this forum. Would like to start a topic on affordable tripod/tripod heads :)
As far as I know, it's hard to do any bargains, mostly you get what you pay for. Also your choice is depending on type of use and weight of the rig.

Still, I'd like to hear what you use, and possibly an affordable tripod/head recommendations for typical GH2 rig with cage, FF, and some accessories.

So far, I've mostly been using Libec tripod, LS38 (around $600) http://www.libecsales.com/products/ls/ls-38-2a.html

What tripods are we using with our lightweight GH2

GOODEMPIRE — Fri, 22 Apr 2011 22:31:35 +0000

I discovered this detachable column Altapro with a pistol grip. It really rocks. It gives you every angle and dimension possible. I don't see anything else even close to that on the market. Or am I wrong?