Vinten Vision 3 head with non-Vinten legs? at DVinfo.net

Eugene Kim · September 14th, 2004, 06:18 PM

Hi, I know this is a long shot, but does anyone know if the Vinten Vision 3 head would fit cheaper Bogen/Gitzo stand/legs?

I can't really afford a Vinten Vision 3 as a complete package right now, but I can afford a Miller DS-5/10 up to about $1500.

Obviously, I'd prefer to get a Vision 3, but life's always about compromises until you have more money.

Todd Siechen · September 15th, 2004, 02:10 AM

From all my research in the past few days I would say as long as the legs have the same interface (75mm in this case) then you are fine. There are also a host of adapters to fit almost any configuration you could come up with.

Andrew Petrie · September 15th, 2004, 07:37 AM

The Vision 3 head rules, it's definatley worth looking for a cheaper set of sticks. I was fortunate enough to get a Vision 3 set on ebay for a good price. The price of a Vinten mid spreader is outrageous however, and ther eare no kits that come with it. It's an added expense *sigh*

Marco Leavitt · September 15th, 2004, 02:08 PM

How's the Vision 3 compare to the Pro6? It's more in my price range.

September 14th, 2004, 06:18 PM	#1
Eugene Kim Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 166	Vinten Vision 3 head with non-Vinten legs? Hi, I know this is a long shot, but does anyone know if the Vinten Vision 3 head would fit cheaper Bogen/Gitzo stand/legs? I can't really afford a Vinten Vision 3 as a complete package right now, but I can afford a Miller DS-5/10 up to about $1500. Obviously, I'd prefer to get a Vision 3, but life's always about compromises until you have more money.

September 15th, 2004, 02:10 AM	#2
Todd Siechen Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 66	From all my research in the past few days I would say as long as the legs have the same interface (75mm in this case) then you are fine. There are also a host of adapters to fit almost any configuration you could come up with. __________________ todd siechen dvdthemepak.com realeyz.com

September 15th, 2004, 07:37 AM	#3
Andrew Petrie Major Player Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: London, Ontario, Canada Posts: 484	The Vision 3 head rules, it's definatley worth looking for a cheaper set of sticks. I was fortunate enough to get a Vision 3 set on ebay for a good price. The price of a Vinten mid spreader is outrageous however, and ther eare no kits that come with it. It's an added expense sigh __________________ Andrew \| Canon XL1s, ME66, Vinten Vision 3, GlideCam V16 (for sale!)

September 15th, 2004, 02:08 PM	#4
Marco Leavitt Inner Circle Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Albany, NY 12210 Posts: 2,652	How's the Vision 3 compare to the Pro6? It's more in my price range.