Best tripod for XL2? at DVinfo.net

Scott Welch · May 10th, 2007, 11:27 AM

What would be the best kind of tripod for somewhat windy areas? (5-10 MPH) without the camera budging? Also what would be the best for graduation?

Jonathan Kirsch · May 10th, 2007, 11:38 AM

If it's going to be windy, the best advice I can give is to use sandbags with ANY tripod you choose. You're going to get vibrations from time to time, but if you want to make sure it doesn't completely fall over (you should be close to the camera anyway), a couple sandbags on the legs do the trick. If you have a spreader, put them on the spreader. If not, put them on the legs at the base.

Jonathan

Jack Barker · May 11th, 2007, 08:57 AM

I have been using the Manfrotto 525MVB sticks with the 503 head since the beginning. I don't know how it would hold up in very high winds, but it should be fine in the 5-10 MPH specified. It's an excellent rig.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...gs_Black_.html

Ryan Mueller · May 11th, 2007, 03:01 PM

Hi Scott,

I recently bought the 351mvb2k/503 Manfrotto combo and it works perfect with the XL2. I actually talked to a rep at Bogen and this is the setup that they suggested for me, and now I know why. It comes with the feet, and a bag and if you are by any chance a teacher or a student then bogen has a fairly appealing discount program.

May 10th, 2007, 11:27 AM	#1
Scott Welch Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 27	Best tripod for XL2? What would be the best kind of tripod for somewhat windy areas? (5-10 MPH) without the camera budging? Also what would be the best for graduation?

May 10th, 2007, 11:38 AM	#2
Jonathan Kirsch Major Player Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 204	If it's going to be windy, the best advice I can give is to use sandbags with ANY tripod you choose. You're going to get vibrations from time to time, but if you want to make sure it doesn't completely fall over (you should be close to the camera anyway), a couple sandbags on the legs do the trick. If you have a spreader, put them on the spreader. If not, put them on the legs at the base. Jonathan

May 11th, 2007, 08:57 AM	#3
Jack Barker Major Player Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 342	I have been using the Manfrotto 525MVB sticks with the 503 head since the beginning. I don't know how it would hold up in very high winds, but it should be fine in the 5-10 MPH specified. It's an excellent rig. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...gs_Black_.html

May 11th, 2007, 03:01 PM	#4
Ryan Mueller Major Player Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Highlands Ranch, CO Posts: 336	Hi Scott, I recently bought the 351mvb2k/503 Manfrotto combo and it works perfect with the XL2. I actually talked to a rep at Bogen and this is the setup that they suggested for me, and now I know why. It comes with the feet, and a bag and if you are by any chance a teacher or a student then bogen has a fairly appealing discount program.