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March 14th, 2005, 04:11 PM
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Regular Crew
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: South Dakota
Posts: 54
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Using Bogen 501 with Sony Handycam...?
Would the Bogen 501 fluid head work well with a small Sony Handycam? The camcorder I have now is a Sony Digital 8 Handycam, so I want my fluid head to work well with that. But there's a chance I'll be using somewhat larger cameras (DVX or similar) on the tripod.
Has anyone had good luck with the 501 and a light camera? |
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March 14th, 2005, 05:37 PM
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Trustee
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Deep South, U.S.
Posts: 1,526
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Should work ok for you. I have one I have been using for the past year. Just takes a little practice to get good pans. If you are panning at 10x or above forget it. My next jump up will be the bogan 516 head that has much improved performance.
Regards, Mark |
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March 14th, 2005, 05:45 PM
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Capt. Quirk
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Middle of the woods in Georgia
Posts: 3,596
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My advice, would be for you to learn to hold the tripod down when you pan. I have to use a heavy hand to get decent pans from my 501.
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