Tripod suggestion for the JVC GY-HM100

Kajito Nagib · November 21st, 2009, 06:54 PM

hey kaj it's called a kit clamping screw $50 damn:-(
Sachtler | Clamping Screw Kit | 3905 | B&H Photo Video
anything cheaper out there that will do the job?

Gerald Webb · December 20th, 2009, 12:10 AM

Hey guys, gr8 thread. Could someone with a bit of knowledge cast an eye over this and maybe give an opinion,
Deree C300 Head + TS-16 Aluminum Legs + Ground Spreader Tripod System
Im after something heavy and solid with a fair amount of height to mount an HM100 with Rode NT4, Zoom H4n and a 9" monitor, (it is rather top heavy ).
I dont care about weight, tilt and pan only needs to be of reasonable quality.
Im just about at the point of welding up some gal steel myself, LOL.
I can appreciate why alot of you guys spend alot of money to get perfect smooth movement from the heads, I just cant justify spending alot on a tripod that is mostly unmanned and just needs to stay steady.
To sum up,
Heavy, tall, solid as a rock, basic pan and tilt ability.
Please some suggestions.

Gerald Webb · December 21st, 2009, 02:38 PM

anyone? someone must have a big fat tripod they're happy with.

Kajito Nagib · December 21st, 2009, 02:49 PM

i have the Sachtler FSB-4 Aluminum tripod. The FSB-4 head is sold
with legs for around $800 I think. I use the Gitzo legs very easy setup.
I highly recommend the FSB-4 I think it would work well with your setup.

Andy Urtusuastegui · December 23rd, 2009, 06:47 PM

Kajito, I am going to try the Satchler FSB-4. Are you able to pan smoothly and when you stop, have no bounce back? This is the main thing I am concerned with.

Kajito Nagib · December 23rd, 2009, 11:58 PM

Andy at first i got very little bounch back but that all depends on how you pan. i've been practicing and got better at it so no more bounch back for me. i get really smooth pans with my Satchler FSB-4 see for yourself.
here's a video i did last month it was cold and windy. see the pan for the opening shot.

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November 21st, 2009, 06:54 PM	#46
Kajito Nagib Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: NYC Posts: 166	hey kaj it's called a kit clamping screw $50 damn:-( Sachtler \| Clamping Screw Kit \| 3905 \| B&H Photo Video anything cheaper out there that will do the job? __________________ -kAj

December 21st, 2009, 02:49 PM	#49
Kajito Nagib Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: NYC Posts: 166	i have the Sachtler FSB-4 Aluminum tripod. The FSB-4 head is sold with legs for around $800 I think. I use the Gitzo legs very easy setup. I highly recommend the FSB-4 I think it would work well with your setup. __________________ -kAj

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December 20th, 2009, 12:10 AM	#47
Gerald Webb Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Central Coast Australia Posts: 81	Hey guys, gr8 thread. Could someone with a bit of knowledge cast an eye over this and maybe give an opinion, Deree C300 Head + TS-16 Aluminum Legs + Ground Spreader Tripod System Im after something heavy and solid with a fair amount of height to mount an HM100 with Rode NT4, Zoom H4n and a 9" monitor, (it is rather top heavy ). I dont care about weight, tilt and pan only needs to be of reasonable quality. Im just about at the point of welding up some gal steel myself, LOL. I can appreciate why alot of you guys spend alot of money to get perfect smooth movement from the heads, I just cant justify spending alot on a tripod that is mostly unmanned and just needs to stay steady. To sum up, Heavy, tall, solid as a rock, basic pan and tilt ability. Please some suggestions.

December 21st, 2009, 02:38 PM	#48
Gerald Webb Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Central Coast Australia Posts: 81	anyone? someone must have a big fat tripod they're happy with.

December 23rd, 2009, 06:47 PM	#50
Andy Urtusuastegui Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Foothill Ranch, CA Posts: 88	Kajito, I am going to try the Satchler FSB-4. Are you able to pan smoothly and when you stop, have no bounce back? This is the main thing I am concerned with.