Getting ready to buy DS-10 (#830) at B&H

Christopher C. Murphy · December 29th, 2003, 08:45 PM

Hi everyone,

I'm getting ready to buy a Miller DS-10 at B&H - can anyone confirm my choice? I have a JVC HD10U camera - about the same size as PD150 and XL1S.

I plan to buy the most expensive one they have on their site - with the "on the ground" speader. Is this the best choice?

Thanks very much for your opinion!

Murph

Zac Stein · December 29th, 2003, 11:46 PM

Well, it is a FANTASTIC tripod, i won't argue there but might be overkill.

I would test first, i have used the ds-5 with my dvx-100 many times and it is well more than enough and hands down the best tripod i have used. (other than the extraordinarly expensive pro stuff on large film rigs)

The ds-5 may be easily enough for your needs without compromising performance, the ds-10 is aimed more at heaver/larger cameras.

Zac

Frank Granovski · December 30th, 2003, 04:18 AM

I agree. Go with the DS5---even that's a bit overkill.

Boyd Ostroff · December 30th, 2003, 08:26 AM

Me too. I have the DS-5 and use it with a VX-2000 and PDX-10, it's terrific. Also consider whether you really want to spend the extra money on the carbon tripot. I have the black aluminum model and it really isn't that heavy. Cost me about $800.

Christopher C. Murphy · December 30th, 2003, 08:33 AM

Hi everyone, the reason I was looking at the DS-10 was for overloading when I buy a matte box. I've also been told to make sure that you can grow into your tripod, so you can upgrade your camera a few times over the years without running into weight issues.

Does anyone know if the DS-5 can handle a fully loaded HD10u? It's rated for 10 pds., but I'm worried it will have problems if I load it up with gear.

Thanks so much for your input guys!!

Murph

Christopher C. Murphy · December 30th, 2003, 05:41 PM

Update, I just bought a DS-5 and Porta-Brace case!

Thanks to everyone who helped me with my choice.

Murph

December 29th, 2003, 08:45 PM	#1
Christopher C. Murphy Trustee Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 1,707	Getting ready to buy DS-10 (#830) at B&H - help! Hi everyone, I'm getting ready to buy a Miller DS-10 at B&H - can anyone confirm my choice? I have a JVC HD10U camera - about the same size as PD150 and XL1S. I plan to buy the most expensive one they have on their site - with the "on the ground" speader. Is this the best choice? Thanks very much for your opinion! Murph __________________ Christopher C. Murphy Director, Producer, Writer

December 30th, 2003, 08:33 AM	#5
Christopher C. Murphy Trustee Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 1,707	Hi everyone, the reason I was looking at the DS-10 was for overloading when I buy a matte box. I've also been told to make sure that you can grow into your tripod, so you can upgrade your camera a few times over the years without running into weight issues. Does anyone know if the DS-5 can handle a fully loaded HD10u? It's rated for 10 pds., but I'm worried it will have problems if I load it up with gear. Thanks so much for your input guys!! Murph __________________ Christopher C. Murphy Director, Producer, Writer

December 30th, 2003, 05:41 PM	#6
Christopher C. Murphy Trustee Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 1,707	Update, I just bought a DS-5 and Porta-Brace case! Thanks to everyone who helped me with my choice. Murph __________________ Christopher C. Murphy Director, Producer, Writer

December 29th, 2003, 11:46 PM	#2
Zac Stein Major Player Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 730	Well, it is a FANTASTIC tripod, i won't argue there but might be overkill. I would test first, i have used the ds-5 with my dvx-100 many times and it is well more than enough and hands down the best tripod i have used. (other than the extraordinarly expensive pro stuff on large film rigs) The ds-5 may be easily enough for your needs without compromising performance, the ds-10 is aimed more at heaver/larger cameras. Zac

December 30th, 2003, 04:18 AM	#3
Frank Granovski Outer Circle Join Date: May 2002 Location: Hope, BC Posts: 7,524	I agree. Go with the DS5---even that's a bit overkill.

December 30th, 2003, 08:26 AM	#4
Boyd Ostroff Wrangler Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mays Landing, NJ Posts: 11,787	Me too. I have the DS-5 and use it with a VX-2000 and PDX-10, it's terrific. Also consider whether you really want to spend the extra money on the carbon tripot. I have the black aluminum model and it really isn't that heavy. Cost me about $800.