Bescor TH-660 at DVinfo.net

Joshua Jackson · April 19th, 2006, 10:34 PM

Hello...
I've been looking for a started pod and it seems that the Libec TH-M20 is highly recommended. It also seems that the Bescor TH-650 is the same thing, but rebranded. The 650 isn't made anymore, but the TH-660 is widely available. I noticed, though, that it has a different tripod (twin-spar top with dual-tube bottom vs. twin-spar top and bottom).
Does anyone know of any differences between these models? Is it just the tripod? I like that it comes with an additional floor spreader for the same price.
JJ

Gary Gonsalves · January 17th, 2007, 06:23 AM

I own the Bescor TH660 and love the sticks but hate the head, This model has a lower and upper spreader. The upper spread became a pain trying to retract it. I am a one man operation so I don't have a lot of time to set up. I removed the top spread and adjusted the bottom so I would have a height the works for me. I am able to drop and go. There is very little set up with it.

The downside to this tri-pod is the head. I hate it and am going to switch it out with another better built fluid head. I have found the there is a lot of horizontal play. I have tried everything to correct it. I have tried tightening the ball and everything else with no luck. Even with my XL2 balanced on it I still have the problem.

The unit cost around $250.00 through BHphotovideo and came with a soft case.

April 19th, 2006, 10:34 PM	#1
Joshua Jackson Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Branson, MO Posts: 25	Bescor TH-660 Hello... I've been looking for a started pod and it seems that the Libec TH-M20 is highly recommended. It also seems that the Bescor TH-650 is the same thing, but rebranded. The 650 isn't made anymore, but the TH-660 is widely available. I noticed, though, that it has a different tripod (twin-spar top with dual-tube bottom vs. twin-spar top and bottom). Does anyone know of any differences between these models? Is it just the tripod? I like that it comes with an additional floor spreader for the same price. JJ

January 17th, 2007, 06:23 AM	#2
Gary Gonsalves Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Port St. Lucie, Florida Posts: 56	I own the Bescor TH660 and love the sticks but hate the head, This model has a lower and upper spreader. The upper spread became a pain trying to retract it. I am a one man operation so I don't have a lot of time to set up. I removed the top spread and adjusted the bottom so I would have a height the works for me. I am able to drop and go. There is very little set up with it. The downside to this tri-pod is the head. I hate it and am going to switch it out with another better built fluid head. I have found the there is a lot of horizontal play. I have tried everything to correct it. I have tried tightening the ball and everything else with no luck. Even with my XL2 balanced on it I still have the problem. The unit cost around $250.00 through BHphotovideo and came with a soft case. __________________ Currently using Panasonic AG AC160 Cameras. Editing with a custom built suite by http://www.videohardware.com running the latest Adobe Suite with Matrox. Last edited by Gary Gonsalves; January 17th, 2007 at 07:21 AM.