GLidetrack owners, what tripod are you using? at DVinfo.net

Scott Shama · May 28th, 2009, 01:52 PM

Hi All,

I'm buying a glide track and need to get an idea about the tripods people are using... please feel free to share.

Thanks,
Scott

Robin Davies-Rollinson · May 29th, 2009, 03:05 AM

I use a Manfrotto 503 head on the track, with the Manfrotto 525 legs.
The 75mm ball makes it so easy to level.

Hubert Duijzer · June 1st, 2009, 02:44 PM

It doesn't matter, as long as the head have no side to side play.
I've used the glidetrack on top of a 503 head and now i use it on top of a vision 3.

Scott Shama · June 7th, 2009, 03:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hubert Duijzer

It doesn't matter, as long as the head have no side to side play.

It does matter, I'm looking for suggestions...

Hubert Duijzer · June 8th, 2009, 02:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hubert Duijzer

I've used the glidetrack on top of a 503 head and now i use it on top of a vision 3.

You forgot to quote my suggestions...
May i suggest an alternative for the 503? Libec LS-38!

Chad Dyle · June 10th, 2009, 08:51 PM

I'm currently using it on some small Manfrotto 190XDB sticks. I have the tripod directly attached to the Glidetrack and a Manfrotto 701HDV head on top. This seems to work better than my old method which was to have the Glidetrack on top a tripod/head, with another head on it. Now I'm looking for a way to put something on either side of the Glidetrack so that it doesn't tilt when I get the camera all the way to one end. The camera weighs a little under 5 lbs.

Charles Baisden · July 23rd, 2009, 02:55 AM

I'm reviving this thread since I now have the identical question.

Scott -- did you ultimately decide on a setup? How are you liking it?

Anyone else want to weigh in on this setup recommendation thread?

~ Charles

May 28th, 2009, 01:52 PM	#1
Scott Shama Major Player Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Beaverton, Oregon Posts: 399	GLidetrack owners, what tripod are you using? Hi All, I'm buying a glide track and need to get an idea about the tripods people are using... please feel free to share. Thanks, Scott

June 10th, 2009, 08:51 PM	#6
Chad Dyle Major Player Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 410	I'm currently using it on some small Manfrotto 190XDB sticks. I have the tripod directly attached to the Glidetrack and a Manfrotto 701HDV head on top. This seems to work better than my old method which was to have the Glidetrack on top a tripod/head, with another head on it. Now I'm looking for a way to put something on either side of the Glidetrack so that it doesn't tilt when I get the camera all the way to one end. The camera weighs a little under 5 lbs. __________________ www.chaddyle.com www.chaddyleproductions.com

July 23rd, 2009, 02:55 AM	#7
Charles Baisden Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 94	I'm reviving this thread since I now have the identical question. Scott -- did you ultimately decide on a setup? How are you liking it? Anyone else want to weigh in on this setup recommendation thread? ~ Charles __________________ charles baisden \| paper pusher & owner http://www.fusionphotovideo.com

May 29th, 2009, 03:05 AM	#2
Robin Davies-Rollinson Trustee Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Gwaelod-y-garth, Cardiff, CYMRU/WALES Posts: 1,215	I use a Manfrotto 503 head on the track, with the Manfrotto 525 legs. The 75mm ball makes it so easy to level.

June 1st, 2009, 02:44 PM	#3
Hubert Duijzer Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Netherlands Posts: 177	It doesn't matter, as long as the head have no side to side play. I've used the glidetrack on top of a 503 head and now i use it on top of a vision 3.