Paul Leung
January 18th, 2007, 03:08 PM
Just got my LS-22 combo with the ZC-3DV remote control from B&H. Since there are not many posts talking about this trip, may be I can share some thought and photos with people who might be interested in this budget combo. This is my first tripod set with a so-called "fluid" head (I know that it is not fluid, but it is "fluid" comparing with the 700RC2 I have).
1793
The combo (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=Search&A=details&Q=&sku=376871&is=REG&addedTroughType=search) comes with the H22 head, T58 1-stage tripod, SP-1 ground spreader, a TC50 padded bag and ZC-3DV remote control.
Head 1794
A very solid head. The side shells are made of hard plastic. The mounting and center piece is made of metal. I find the pan and tilt are much smoother than my 700RC2. There is no drag adjustment. With my DVX100A, I can balance it with the neutral balance setting (there are front heavy, neutral and back heavy settings). The head can maintain position if I tilt the camera (not more than +/- 10 degrees) and let my hand go. If I tilt more than 10 degrees and let go, the camera will bounce back slowly as expected. Pan is good as well. However, it does bounce back at the end of the pan. I did not experience any sudden loss of drag. Too bad that it does not come with a slide mounting plate. To adjust the positing of the camera on the quick mount, you need to disengage the QM from the head first. 1795
Leg 1796
It's single stage. Well built. I don't have a lot to say about the leg. However, I am not happy with the ground spreader. I have never use tripods with a ground spreader. I don't know whether the spreaders with other tripods are the same. However, I can say I hate it. First of all, the SP-1 is made of plastic. I always fear that I might break it when folding and unfolding. Furthermore, the hooks for the mid spreader do not perfectly line up with the slots on the ground spreader. 1797 You need to extend the legs by 2cm at the final stage of folding. Otherwise, you will break the ground spreader! 1798 This photo shows how the hook fits inside the slot when they properly line up. This photo shows the construction of the center of the spreader1799. Originally I was going to get the tripod with a mid-spreader for $50 more from Zotz. However, they would't take my Canadian credit card... too bad, my only option was B&H and their combo only comes with the ground spreader.
Remote control 1800
I am very happy with this remote. The rocker is smooth and there are two jacks for the cable. One on the top and another on the side.
Overall, I am happy with the set. For the price, nothing can beat it. BTW, the whole set is not 8lb. It is 10lb with spreader and remote control. I weighted it.
1793
The combo (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=Search&A=details&Q=&sku=376871&is=REG&addedTroughType=search) comes with the H22 head, T58 1-stage tripod, SP-1 ground spreader, a TC50 padded bag and ZC-3DV remote control.
Head 1794
A very solid head. The side shells are made of hard plastic. The mounting and center piece is made of metal. I find the pan and tilt are much smoother than my 700RC2. There is no drag adjustment. With my DVX100A, I can balance it with the neutral balance setting (there are front heavy, neutral and back heavy settings). The head can maintain position if I tilt the camera (not more than +/- 10 degrees) and let my hand go. If I tilt more than 10 degrees and let go, the camera will bounce back slowly as expected. Pan is good as well. However, it does bounce back at the end of the pan. I did not experience any sudden loss of drag. Too bad that it does not come with a slide mounting plate. To adjust the positing of the camera on the quick mount, you need to disengage the QM from the head first. 1795
Leg 1796
It's single stage. Well built. I don't have a lot to say about the leg. However, I am not happy with the ground spreader. I have never use tripods with a ground spreader. I don't know whether the spreaders with other tripods are the same. However, I can say I hate it. First of all, the SP-1 is made of plastic. I always fear that I might break it when folding and unfolding. Furthermore, the hooks for the mid spreader do not perfectly line up with the slots on the ground spreader. 1797 You need to extend the legs by 2cm at the final stage of folding. Otherwise, you will break the ground spreader! 1798 This photo shows how the hook fits inside the slot when they properly line up. This photo shows the construction of the center of the spreader1799. Originally I was going to get the tripod with a mid-spreader for $50 more from Zotz. However, they would't take my Canadian credit card... too bad, my only option was B&H and their combo only comes with the ground spreader.
Remote control 1800
I am very happy with this remote. The rocker is smooth and there are two jacks for the cable. One on the top and another on the side.
Overall, I am happy with the set. For the price, nothing can beat it. BTW, the whole set is not 8lb. It is 10lb with spreader and remote control. I weighted it.