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As Chris put it, you can check with the sponsors. They're a good bunch, approved by the forum admin and members. Just search the sites for Bogen/Manfrotto tripods. I have the 351 aluminum tripod and the 503 ball head. The "package" stock number for the head, legs, and carry case is 351MVB2K. If memory serves, they have a (more expensive) carbon-fiber version of the same tripod. I went with aluminum 'cause it's cheaper and I can scribe inch markings through the black anodized finish on the legs to make it easy to get all the legs to the same length. Besides, while I'm sure there's a link for the place I bought the tripod, it was a walk-in transaction (I buy local whenever possible -- support your local video dealer). Martin |
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...#goto_itemInfo
Would that be the right tripod? :P And if it is would this be correct... It won't shake when there's 4-7 MPH wind on full zoom with OIS off? |
That's it. I've used it on calm days, windy days, fast pans, slow pans, and locked down, wide angle to full zoom. No complaints. Also, I forgot to mention that the 503 head is counterbalanced, and with a little tweaking will hold the XL2 in whatever tilt angle you leave it WITHOUT locking the tilt.
However, this assumes you've followed the #1 rule of (any) tripod use: make sure the legs are set firmly on a solid surface and spread as wide as practical. Unlike still photography, unless you're shooting locked down, you need some movement. The nice thing about the 503 head is you have a separate adjustment for the fluid drag, independent of the pan/tilt locks. Completely release the pan/tilt locks, then use the fluid drag adjustments to set the head movement to your satisfaction. Don't use the pan/tilt locks to change the drag settings -- the locks are either on or off. That way you get consistent head motion. BTW, that's a good price. Martin |
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Tripod for my XL2
Just looking for some advise. I already wasted some money on 1 tripod and head because I was in a hurry and had limited money to spend.
Now I would like to upgrade. I am considering this set from B&H http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...od_System.html Any thoughts on this tripod? Or this one? http://www.adorama.com/BG503HDV525P....0503&item_no=9 |
Just to clarify...
I will be shooting SD, sports mostly and don't want to spend no more than $1200 and would really like to get all thing's that I need in a kit rather than buying it in pcs. I just noticed the first one is out of stock. |
Left Handed Controls
I checked out the kit and noticed that they moved the movement controls to the left side. I have Canon HX-A1 and I believe XL-2 as wells as other Canons have camera controls on the left side as well.
Would it be a benefit or a problem to have your left hand control both the movement and the camera controls? |
Max,
I think it is all personal preference will how you are shooting. I also have the Manfrotto Lanc with all the controls on the handle. Once per week I have to shoot with a young one in one hand (got 17 mos old twins) and and handle in the other. I actually went with this one. It seems to be a little less beefy but about $300 less. I may regret it but I think I was going over kill with the bigger one. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...Legs_with.html |
Overkill?
So I'm finally upgrading the tripid in my kit (the current weak link). I'm shooting an XL2 and right now I don't have a lot of accessories that I hang off the camera, but I'd like to by a tripod that would work when and if I do. Also I would like it to be useful when I upgrade my camera, but I don't know what direction I'll go when I upgrade.
Here's what I'm looking at: Bogen / Manfrotto | 515MVB Tripod Legs (Black) | 516,515PKIT So is this overkill for an xl2? Would I see any negative effects using a 5 lb cam on a tripod made to support up to 22 lbs? The reason I'm looking at this one is I've heard that the 503 head isn't as good as it could be (not a true fluid head?). Also it has a 100mm bowl that I've read is better than a 75mm. I also really like the min. height that these legs provide. I'm not opposed to spending more (maybe up to $1500), or less if there is an equal quality other name brand. Open to all feedback... Thanks, Kevin |
Sachtler?
Regards, Ty Ford |
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Unless you really need to go down to 12" height, you could save some $ on the 525MVB, also with a 100mm bowl. |
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Jack (Sorry, still haven't figured out how to do multiple quotes) Thanks for the info on the 503. I had read a post somewhere on here about the 503. I currently own some older version of the 501 that I am not really happy with. So you feel that the 503 is adequate for a camera such as the XL2 or similar size? Thank you again, Kevin |
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