Leveler Base Needed at DVinfo.net

Dennis Vogel · June 1st, 2004, 01:59 PM

Anyone have a recommendation for a leveler head/base for a Bogen 3221 'pod with a 501 head? I'm getting tired of wasting time and juggling to adjust the 'pod legs to get the cam level.

Thanks.

Dennis Vogel

James Emory · June 1st, 2004, 02:21 PM

I know what you mean. I wish I had a ball leveler.

Depending on what mm your bowl is:

Mfr Catalog # 3141BALL

B&H Catalog # BO3141BALL

Mike Hanlon · June 1st, 2004, 03:12 PM

I have the same tripod/head combo. I think you want the 3502 ball leveler (B&H # BO3502), which is the one I have.

Note that when you get the 501 head mounted you can't see the spirit level that comes on the leveler, which is not a problem since the 501 head has one of its own.

Dennis Vogel · June 1st, 2004, 08:55 PM

<<<-- Originally posted by James Emory : Depending on what mm your bowl is:

Mfr Catalog # 3141BALL

B&H Catalog # BO3141BALL -->>>

That one doesn't list the 3221 as a compatible tripod for this leveler. Do you use it with the 3221/501 combo?

Dennis Vogel

Dennis Vogel · June 1st, 2004, 08:57 PM

<<<-- Originally posted by Mike Hanlon : I have the same tripod/head combo. I think you want the 3502 ball leveler (B&H # BO3502), which is the one I have. -->>>

I can't find that one on the B&H site. Do you have a direct link to it? Is that where you purchased yours?

Dennis Vogel

James Emory · June 1st, 2004, 09:05 PM

Try this link:

http://manfrotto.com/product/catlist...id=1&manufid=1

Dennis Vogel · June 2nd, 2004, 10:34 AM

Yeah, I got that link. I was looking for the B&H link for the 3502 leveler Mike Hanlon mentioned.

Dennis Vogel

Mike Hanlon · June 2nd, 2004, 11:57 AM

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...=203536&is=REG

Or search B&H for "bogen 3502"

Dennis Vogel · June 2nd, 2004, 08:15 PM

Thanks.

I was searching in Video rather than Tripods. What threw me off is that several other levelers DID come up when I searched for "leveler" in the Video sections. Wierd.

Do you use this one? Happy with it?

Dennis Vogel

Mark Williams · June 2nd, 2004, 08:25 PM

Dennis,

I think you will really like the 3502 ball leveler. I have the same setup as you and don't know what I would do without it. I can get completely leveled up in most instances in less than 5 seconds.

Regards,

Mark

Mike Hanlon · June 3rd, 2004, 12:09 PM

I agree, can't imagine not having it. If I were to pick a nit though, I'd say that I wish it felt more fluid when adjusting the ball.

Mike.

June 1st, 2004, 01:59 PM	#1
Dennis Vogel Major Player Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hillsborough, NC Posts: 409	Leveler Base Needed Anyone have a recommendation for a leveler head/base for a Bogen 3221 'pod with a 501 head? I'm getting tired of wasting time and juggling to adjust the 'pod legs to get the cam level. Thanks. Dennis Vogel

June 1st, 2004, 02:21 PM	#2
James Emory Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Atlanta, Georgia Posts: 1,892	Leveler I know what you mean. I wish I had a ball leveler. Depending on what mm your bowl is: Mfr Catalog # 3141BALL B&H Catalog # BO3141BALL

June 1st, 2004, 08:55 PM	#4
Dennis Vogel Major Player Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hillsborough, NC Posts: 409	Re: Leveler <<<-- Originally posted by James Emory : Depending on what mm your bowl is: Mfr Catalog # 3141BALL B&H Catalog # BO3141BALL -->>> That one doesn't list the 3221 as a compatible tripod for this leveler. Do you use it with the 3221/501 combo? Dennis Vogel

June 1st, 2004, 09:05 PM	#6
James Emory Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Atlanta, Georgia Posts: 1,892	Bogen / Manfrotto Try this link: http://manfrotto.com/product/catlist...id=1&manufid=1

June 1st, 2004, 03:12 PM	#3
Mike Hanlon Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 180	I have the same tripod/head combo. I think you want the 3502 ball leveler (B&H # BO3502), which is the one I have. Note that when you get the 501 head mounted you can't see the spirit level that comes on the leveler, which is not a problem since the 501 head has one of its own.

June 1st, 2004, 08:57 PM	#5
Dennis Vogel Major Player Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hillsborough, NC Posts: 409	<<<-- Originally posted by Mike Hanlon : I have the same tripod/head combo. I think you want the 3502 ball leveler (B&H # BO3502), which is the one I have. -->>> I can't find that one on the B&H site. Do you have a direct link to it? Is that where you purchased yours? Dennis Vogel

June 2nd, 2004, 10:34 AM	#7
Dennis Vogel Major Player Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hillsborough, NC Posts: 409	Yeah, I got that link. I was looking for the B&H link for the 3502 leveler Mike Hanlon mentioned. Dennis Vogel

June 2nd, 2004, 11:57 AM	#8
Mike Hanlon Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 180	http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...=203536&is=REG Or search B&H for "bogen 3502"

June 2nd, 2004, 08:15 PM	#9
Dennis Vogel Major Player Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hillsborough, NC Posts: 409	Thanks. I was searching in Video rather than Tripods. What threw me off is that several other levelers DID come up when I searched for "leveler" in the Video sections. Wierd. Do you use this one? Happy with it? Dennis Vogel

June 2nd, 2004, 08:25 PM	#10
Mark Williams Trustee Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Deep South, U.S. Posts: 1,526	Dennis, I think you will really like the 3502 ball leveler. I have the same setup as you and don't know what I would do without it. I can get completely leveled up in most instances in less than 5 seconds. Regards, Mark

June 3rd, 2004, 12:09 PM	#11
Mike Hanlon Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 180	I agree, can't imagine not having it. If I were to pick a nit though, I'd say that I wish it felt more fluid when adjusting the ball. Mike.