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April 13th, 2007, 11:52 AM
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New Boot
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Chicago, IL
Posts: 11
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Vinten Vision 6, Sachtler DV 8, or Manfrotto 519?
I am looking to bite the bullet and spend a little $$$ on a "decent" tripod/head combo. I have access to a Sony DSR-300, which would normally weigh in at about 15 pounds and occasionally up to 25 pounds if completely loaded with accessories I may get in a studio configuration.
I have been looking at the Vinten Vision 6, Sachtler DV8 & DV8/100, and the Manfrotto 519 heads. They all seem to fit the weight class I am looking at. I was wondering if anyone had thoughts either way about these particular heads, and if there were any others I might have overlooked. Also, should I stick to legs made by the same manufacturer of a particular head or are there legs that I should consider that would work universally? I will add that I will probably pass on the carbon fiber option and stick to aluminum, based on my needs. Thanks in advance! Last edited by Jeff Kearney; April 13th, 2007 at 11:58 AM. Reason: I want posters to see my head choices in the title and not my camera |
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May 7th, 2007, 04:24 PM
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New Boot
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Clemson, SC
Posts: 19
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I totally love the Cartoni Focus head. Very adjustable balance (no spring replacement), smooth, and stable.
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May 7th, 2007, 05:30 PM
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Inner Circle
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Belfast, UK
Posts: 6,143
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At those weights I'd be inclined to go for the Video range rather than the Sachtler DV range. 25lbs is a well kitted Digibeta camera weight.
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