What kind of tripod and other stuff at DVinfo.net

David Griffey · December 4th, 2005, 08:50 PM

I am looking for a tripod for my new canon xl2 camera. I want something good but now more then $300 for the head and tripod. Is this possible? Also on ebay they have the BP 945 batteries for $40 dollars and B & H have them $114, what gives. I also just ordered a KATA ccc1 case. Does anyone have this case? How do you like it?

Chris Hurd · December 5th, 2005, 01:07 AM

I think to do proper justice to an XL2 you really need to consider at least a $500 tripod. Most folks I know use a tripod that's in the $1000 to $1500 range. See our forum called "Support Your Local Camera" for all tripod questions.

There's simply no comparing an Ebay auction to buying with confidence from one of our site sponsors such as B&H. If you want to take your chances with Ebay, go right ahead, but here at DV Info Net we refer all "where to buy" questions to our site sponsors.

Please let us know how you like the Kata soft case. Thanks,

Kevin Wild · December 5th, 2005, 02:35 AM

I LOVE my Cartoni Focus tripod. Bought from another sponsor: ZGC. Great service...ask for Chris.

KW

David Griffey · December 5th, 2005, 08:01 PM

Thanks for your input. I have not bought any of my stuff from Ebay yet. All of it has been from B & H and Norman Camera. Not saying I won't I just like to understand how the prices can be so different when they seem to be the same thing. I don't think I could ever buy a big ticket item from ebay, but batteries I would.

December 4th, 2005, 08:50 PM	#1
David Griffey New Boot Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: sparta , ky Posts: 12	What kind of tripod and other stuff I am looking for a tripod for my new canon xl2 camera. I want something good but now more then $300 for the head and tripod. Is this possible? Also on ebay they have the BP 945 batteries for $40 dollars and B & H have them $114, what gives. I also just ordered a KATA ccc1 case. Does anyone have this case? How do you like it?

December 5th, 2005, 01:07 AM	#2
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,366 Images: 513	I think to do proper justice to an XL2 you really need to consider at least a $500 tripod. Most folks I know use a tripod that's in the $1000 to $1500 range. See our forum called "Support Your Local Camera" for all tripod questions. There's simply no comparing an Ebay auction to buying with confidence from one of our site sponsors such as B&H. If you want to take your chances with Ebay, go right ahead, but here at DV Info Net we refer all "where to buy" questions to our site sponsors. Please let us know how you like the Kata soft case. Thanks, __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

December 5th, 2005, 02:35 AM	#3
Kevin Wild Major Player Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 540	I LOVE my Cartoni Focus tripod. Bought from another sponsor: ZGC. Great service...ask for Chris. KW

December 5th, 2005, 08:01 PM	#4
David Griffey New Boot Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: sparta , ky Posts: 12	Thanks for your input. I have not bought any of my stuff from Ebay yet. All of it has been from B & H and Norman Camera. Not saying I won't I just like to understand how the prices can be so different when they seem to be the same thing. I don't think I could ever buy a big ticket item from ebay, but batteries I would.