Miller DS10 or DS5 for DVX100
 

I'm torn between the two since the price difference is not much (~$100). Would the DS10 be overkill for the DVX? Thanks!
-Dan

Only $100 difference? Either should be fine for the DVX100, depending on the pod/head size you feel most comfortable with.

Yep, B&H carries them (aluminum legs, not carbon) for 899.95(DS10)/799.95(DS5). I dont know what im comfortable with, i've never used a tripod :) I'm a total newbie...should i just drop the extra 100? is it worth it?

What's the weight difference? If it were me, I'd go for the DS10 for the DVX100, especially if it's going to heavily loaded. (It is a bit overkill, though.) If you're planning on carrying your gear around, I'd go with something lighter. Perhaps take a look here to see what's up with these 2 tripods: http://www.miller.com.au

I have the DS-5 which I use with a Sony VX-2000 and PDX-10. I think it would be fine for the DVX-100 from what little I know of it. Look at the specs, I think the DS-10 is designed for heavier cameras? Also, do a search here on tripods, which is what I did before buyiing. There is some discussion on this specific choice and IIRC that's what led me to go for the DS-5 instead of the DS-10.

But I am really happy with the DS-5, it produces beautiful, smooth motion even at maximum telephoto zoom. I had been using a Manfrotto 501 for several years before getting it, and thought that wasn't such a bad head. But the Miller is in a whole different league.

I have the aluminum legs on my Miller, and it's certainly heavier than my old Manfrotto 3221/501. But it's not unmanageable in any way. I hike around with it, along with a full camera bag. It has an included shoulder strap but the carryiing case is a relatively expensive accessory which I opted not to get.

I have the Ds-10 and I love it. The new ones have an adjustable counterbalance which makes it perfect for this camera. The weight of the DVX100 used to be right in a notch beteen the two tripods: ie, if loaded, it was too heavy for the DS5, and if stripped, it was too light for the DS-10. Now with the adjustable counterbalance, the load range of the ds10 has been extended, perfect for both situations. I have owned both ds10s and consider the new one perfect both for a stripped dvx100 and a loaded one (mattebox, follow focus, 16x9 monitor, large battery and radio mics). It is even there if I get or use a much larger camera, so for me the extra $$$ is well worth it.

Good luck, Millers are really great tripods!!!

I have the Ds-10 and I love it. The new ones have an adjustable counterbalance which makes it perfect for this camera. The weight of the DVX100 used to be right in a notch beteen the two tripods: ie, if loaded, it was too heavy for the DS% and if stripped, it was too light for the DS-10. Now with the adjustable counterbalance, the load range of the ds10 has been extended, perfect for both situations. I have owned both ds10s and consider the new one perfect for a stripped dvx100 and a loaded one (mattebox, follow focus, 16x9 monitor, large battery and radio mics). It is even there if I get or use a much larger camera, so for me the extra $$$ is well worth it.

Good luck, Millers are really great tripods!!!