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Hiram Yates November 6th, 2009 12:49 PM

Matthews M25 v. ProVista w/FM18 Head
 
My budget for a new Tripod w/head is around $200... I know that in this range I'm not going to get something awesome like a Sachtler or O'Connor... Maybe once I really start making money at this, but for now I'm just getting started! I was just hoping to get anyone's opinion on the following holding up an EX1:

Matthews M25
v.
ProVista w/FM18 head.

I think the ProVista is the better buy as it is a 75mm ball with what looks to me to be a little better head. However, I'm just wondering what anyone's experience has been with either set of sticks...

Thanks for any input and I'll see you in the field!

Les Nagy November 6th, 2009 09:29 PM

What can I say but, better to throw away a couple of hundred bucks than any more while you save up for what is really the minimum. You really DO need to spend around $1400 USD before you get what is adequate.

I am sorry that I can't provide any more advice on your purchase more than this.


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