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December 13th, 2001, 03:18 AM

can anyone suggest a good tripod for the VX2000. At present I am using a simple tripod which does have a fluid head. There is one problem On having stayed stationary for sometime and then you start to pan it gives a jerk.
I am told that the Satchler is great but also very expensive.
Any ideas/suggestions anyone

Chris Hurd · December 13th, 2001, 08:05 AM

There is a legthy discussion of various tripod choices in the XL1 Watchdog forum -- I would think that those tripods would also be a good choice for the VX2000. Do a search for "tripod" over there and see what you come up with...

I'm using a Bogen 503 head with Bogen 3251 sticks, effective for my limited budget but nowhere near as good as Sachtler. Hope this helps,

Ed Frazier · December 13th, 2001, 08:54 AM

Hi Chhris,

<<I'm using a Bogen 503 head with Bogen 3251 sticks, effective for my limited budget but nowhere near as good as Sachtler. Hope this helps,>>

Just what is it about the high priced tripods that make them so much better? I bought the same combination you have (primarily on your recommendation) and am very satisfied with it. It's rock solid, pans smoothly and seems a good match for the XL1. What else do you get for another $1K or more anyway?

Ed Frazier

Chris Hurd · December 13th, 2001, 09:16 AM

Well, you get what you pay for... the more expensive sticks are definitely worth their high price. At DV Expo, we had a Miller tripod at my demo station. This thing is very very nice... and costs $1950, top to bottom. Worth every penny though in my opinion. Here are the main advantages:

1. Sticks -- the use of carbon fiber in the legs. Very sturdy, and *much* more lightweight than the Bogen metal tripods. Carbon fiber sticks are so easy and light to carry that they're much more highly portable as a result. You could lift carbon fiber sticks with your pinky finger... try doing that with my 3251.

2. Head -- although I really like my 503, the Miller D5 I had at the show was even smoother in both pan and tilt. Smaller in overall size as well, with a beefier pan handle. It just *felt* more "profesional" than what I've got at home.

I'm happy with my Bogen 503/3251. It's what I could afford, for less than $500. But if I could afford a $2000 tripod, I'd buy the Miller in a heartbeat. Hope this helps,

Ronnie Martin · January 5th, 2002, 05:18 PM

Has anyone tried the Vinton ?? I saw it at NAB and it looked great

Thanks
Ronnie

December 13th, 2001, 03:18 AM	#1
filmbuff Posts: n/a	tripod can anyone suggest a good tripod for the VX2000. At present I am using a simple tripod which does have a fluid head. There is one problem On having stayed stationary for sometime and then you start to pan it gives a jerk. I am told that the Satchler is great but also very expensive. Any ideas/suggestions anyone

December 13th, 2001, 08:05 AM	#2
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,366 Images: 513	There is a legthy discussion of various tripod choices in the XL1 Watchdog forum -- I would think that those tripods would also be a good choice for the VX2000. Do a search for "tripod" over there and see what you come up with... I'm using a Bogen 503 head with Bogen 3251 sticks, effective for my limited budget but nowhere near as good as Sachtler. Hope this helps, __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

December 13th, 2001, 09:16 AM	#4
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,366 Images: 513	Well, you get what you pay for... the more expensive sticks are definitely worth their high price. At DV Expo, we had a Miller tripod at my demo station. This thing is very very nice... and costs $1950, top to bottom. Worth every penny though in my opinion. Here are the main advantages: 1. Sticks -- the use of carbon fiber in the legs. Very sturdy, and much more lightweight than the Bogen metal tripods. Carbon fiber sticks are so easy and light to carry that they're much more highly portable as a result. You could lift carbon fiber sticks with your pinky finger... try doing that with my 3251. 2. Head -- although I really like my 503, the Miller D5 I had at the show was even smoother in both pan and tilt. Smaller in overall size as well, with a beefier pan handle. It just felt more "profesional" than what I've got at home. I'm happy with my Bogen 503/3251. It's what I could afford, for less than $500. But if I could afford a $2000 tripod, I'd buy the Miller in a heartbeat. Hope this helps, __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

January 5th, 2002, 05:18 PM	#5
Ronnie Martin Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Brandon, Ms 39042 USA Posts: 159	Has anyone tried the Vinton ?? I saw it at NAB and it looked great Thanks Ronnie __________________ Ronnie Martin Kato Video

December 13th, 2001, 08:54 AM	#3
Ed Frazier Major Player Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Las Cruces, NM Posts: 343	Hi Chhris, <<I'm using a Bogen 503 head with Bogen 3251 sticks, effective for my limited budget but nowhere near as good as Sachtler. Hope this helps,>> Just what is it about the high priced tripods that make them so much better? I bought the same combination you have (primarily on your recommendation) and am very satisfied with it. It's rock solid, pans smoothly and seems a good match for the XL1. What else do you get for another $1K or more anyway? Ed Frazier