Tripod recommendations for the Canon XL2

Jacques Star · July 26th, 2005, 07:47 PM

If you want the best, you should go with a Satchler.

I have a Video 20 II, but that's for cameras up to 20 kg's

You would be fine with a Satchler DV-4II/2 Aluminum Tripod

B&H sells them for a little over $1,000

If you want a lighter one, you can get the same head with carbon fiber legs.

Alexander Berezovsky · July 31st, 2005, 04:22 PM

Update.......

Decided on 503 head ( I think the counter balance spring is good to have with XL2)

and also the 525MVB tripod.

Please post your suggestions or comments on whether that's a good head and legs for XL2 ?? Thanks.

Is anyone selling this setup?

Jay Gladwell · July 31st, 2005, 05:34 PM

Alex, why not the 515 with the 510 head?

Jay

Alexander Berezovsky · July 31st, 2005, 06:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jay Gladwell

Alex, why not the 515 with the 510 head?

Jay

510 mainly not due to lack of funding... :(

515 and 525 seem to be exactly the same except the Head Mount, for the 525 it says that I need the 3284Ball in order to work with the 503, but on the Bogen website it says nothing about 515 and 503, my guess it also needs the 3284. ? I just need good 3 legs for the 503 at this point, that's what my current funding allows.

Mike Teutsch · July 31st, 2005, 06:41 PM

The 503 is a true fluid head and has a counter balance spring to support the weight of your camera when tilting forward and back. The 501 is smooth after you start moving, but sticks for the first move, and is not true fluid. It is a nice head, but not as good as the 503.

I have a 503 and a 501, and I will be selling my 501 to get another 503. Paid $149.00 plus shipping at B&H, anyone want it for $139.00, with paid shipping? Mounted on tripod and never used.

Mike

Adam Bray · August 20th, 2005, 08:20 AM

What's a good tripod for an XL2? Something under $1000 if that's possible?

Mike Teutsch · August 20th, 2005, 09:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adam Bray

What's a good tripod for an XL2? Something under $1000 if that's possible?

Adam,

See this thread, just starting too.

http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?t=49627

ike

Pete Bauer · August 20th, 2005, 09:16 AM

Hi Adam,
Mike beat me to the punch this morning. Since everyone's camera setup and needs are different, there's no single correct answer to your question. So the advice to browse through the Support Your Local Camera forum is best. You'll find a lot of good opinions and reports of actual experiences with various tripods.

Ty Ford · September 27th, 2005, 07:28 PM

So, does anyone have any good suggestions for an XL2 tripod and head?

Thanks,

Ty Ford

Mark Utley · September 27th, 2005, 09:41 PM

I've heard that the Manfrotto 501 is good and cheap.

http://www.cyberphoto.se/stativ/manfrotto/501.gif

Alan Porter · September 27th, 2005, 10:27 PM

I find the 501 a bit light for the XL2.

Cheerio,
Alan

Quoc Peyrot · September 28th, 2005, 12:46 AM

Most people in older threads are saying you should spend the extra $ to get the 503 instead of the 501. Some of them even bought the 501 first, then tried the 503, and finally sold their 501 to get the 503 instead.

I never tried the 501, but I recently (2weeks ago) bought the 503 after reading all the praises in this forum. I mounted it on my (very) old 058 Manfrotto tripod. And I must say this head is very impressive. It works quite nicely with the XL2.

So, as everyone else, I'd say you should buy the 503 fluid head if you can :)

Michael Salzlechner · September 28th, 2005, 04:56 AM

agree

the 503 is the least you should get.

Les Wilson · September 29th, 2005, 06:08 AM

Cartoni Focus. Lots of pro features. Illuminated level is very handy. The variable tension is particularily good for handling the different configurations of the XL.

Jack Barker · September 29th, 2005, 10:11 AM

503 head on 525MVB sticks is a wonderful combination.
Quick setup and smooth as butter.

July 26th, 2005, 07:47 PM	#31
Jacques Star Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 68	tripods If you want the best, you should go with a Satchler. I have a Video 20 II, but that's for cameras up to 20 kg's You would be fine with a Satchler DV-4II/2 Aluminum Tripod B&H sells them for a little over $1,000 If you want a lighter one, you can get the same head with carbon fiber legs.

July 31st, 2005, 04:22 PM	#32
Alexander Berezovsky New Boot Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Studio City, CA Posts: 12	Update.... Update....... Decided on 503 head ( I think the counter balance spring is good to have with XL2) and also the 525MVB tripod. Please post your suggestions or comments on whether that's a good head and legs for XL2 ?? Thanks. Is anyone selling this setup?

July 31st, 2005, 06:41 PM	#35
Mike Teutsch Inner Circle Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Port St. Lucie, Florida Posts: 2,614	The 503 is a true fluid head and has a counter balance spring to support the weight of your camera when tilting forward and back. The 501 is smooth after you start moving, but sticks for the first move, and is not true fluid. It is a nice head, but not as good as the 503. I have a 503 and a 501, and I will be selling my 501 to get another 503. Paid $149.00 plus shipping at B&H, anyone want it for $139.00, with paid shipping? Mounted on tripod and never used. Mike __________________ Chapter one, line one. The BH.

August 20th, 2005, 08:20 AM	#36
Adam Bray Major Player Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Houston/Austin Posts: 394	Good tripod for XL2? What's a good tripod for an XL2? Something under $1000 if that's possible?

August 20th, 2005, 09:16 AM	#38
Pete Bauer Wrangler Join Date: May 2003 Location: Eagle River, AK Posts: 4,100	Hi Adam, Mike beat me to the punch this morning. Since everyone's camera setup and needs are different, there's no single correct answer to your question. So the advice to browse through the Support Your Local Camera forum is best. You'll find a lot of good opinions and reports of actual experiences with various tripods. __________________ Pete Bauer The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the source of all true art and science. Albert Einstein Trying to solve a DV mystery? You may find the answer behind the SEARCH function ... or be able to join a discussion already in progress!

July 31st, 2005, 05:34 PM	#33
Jay Gladwell Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 1,244	Alex, why not the 515 with the 510 head? Jay

September 27th, 2005, 07:28 PM	#39
Ty Ford Inner Circle Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Baltimore, MD USA Posts: 2,337	Tripod and head for XL2? So, does anyone have any good suggestions for an XL2 tripod and head? Thanks, Ty Ford __________________ Ty Ford's Audio Bootcamp Field Guide Ty Ford's Audio Video Blog

September 27th, 2005, 09:41 PM	#40
Mark Utley Major Player Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Toronto, ON, Canada Posts: 479	I've heard that the Manfrotto 501 is good and cheap. http://www.cyberphoto.se/stativ/manfrotto/501.gif __________________ Mark Utley

September 27th, 2005, 10:27 PM	#41
Alan Porter New Boot Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 17	I find the 501 a bit light for the XL2. Cheerio, Alan

September 28th, 2005, 12:46 AM	#42
Quoc Peyrot Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 81	Most people in older threads are saying you should spend the extra $ to get the 503 instead of the 501. Some of them even bought the 501 first, then tried the 503, and finally sold their 501 to get the 503 instead. I never tried the 501, but I recently (2weeks ago) bought the 503 after reading all the praises in this forum. I mounted it on my (very) old 058 Manfrotto tripod. And I must say this head is very impressive. It works quite nicely with the XL2. So, as everyone else, I'd say you should buy the 503 fluid head if you can :)

September 28th, 2005, 04:56 AM	#43
Michael Salzlechner Major Player Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Royal Palm Beach, FL, US Posts: 228	agree the 503 is the least you should get. __________________ Michael Salzlechner

September 29th, 2005, 06:08 AM	#44
Les Wilson Inner Circle Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Boca Raton, FL Posts: 3,014	Cartoni Focus. Lots of pro features. Illuminated level is very handy. The variable tension is particularily good for handling the different configurations of the XL.

September 29th, 2005, 10:11 AM	#45
Jack Barker Major Player Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 342	503 head on 525MVB sticks is a wonderful combination. Quick setup and smooth as butter. Last edited by Jack Barker; September 29th, 2005 at 03:51 PM.