Things to consider for the 100mm:
A) Room to grow and carry that larger/heavier payload down the road that you're thinking right now you will NEVER have/buy/use... (see 'B' below)
B) More clamping/staying power between the head and legs(yes, it's not a traditional clamp, but it's still more surface area).
C) Larger legs & larger more rigid basket = more torsional rigidity = less twisting/backlash.
D) Better for long lens work because of more mass(absorb micro jitters, etc.) and more torsional rigidity(see 'C' above).
There's only about 3 lbs difference in the two systems. If you mostly hike through the woods or up mountains by yourself, that's something to consider. Otherwise the difference between ~12.5 lbs & ~15.5 lbs isn't that big of a deal for day-to-day shooting. And honestly, it's one of the easiest tripods to carry, because the shape of the legs makes it very easy/comfortable when you throw it over your shoulder and the rubber covered handle lets you carry it precisely at the center of gravity.
On paper, both systems can support the same payload. But my money is on the 100mm system being a little better/smoother for long lens work.
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01-02-2021 11:40 PM
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01-03-2021 12:07 AM
I got mine about two weeks ago. I haven’t used it on an actual shoot, but the time I’ve spent with it makes me pretty happy. It’s going to take some muscle memory retraining to stop grabbing at the underside of the half bowl, but the head and sticks are both amazing. The head is smooth, counterbalance works well. Mine’s carrying my C300 Mk III with a variety of lenses just fine. It even held my teleprompter setup. No complaints except for the lighter bank account... but considering I had my previous Sachtler kit for 12 years and it worked like new when I sold it to a friend, it’s probably worth the spend.
One bonus I didn’t anticipate is it has a more contoured top plate than the Cine DSLR head it’s replacing... so it interferes less with the cable coming out of my Canon 18-80 CN-E.
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01-03-2021 12:17 AM
Having seen both the 8 and 10 product shots together, I’m pretty sure they’re identical except for the half ball. The weight between the two is 0.4 lbs (head only) and I’d guess that comes from the larger metal ball.
While I’d agree the 100mm is better for larger payloads, I’m pretty sure the clamping force on the 75mm is such that you’d probably break something before it slipped. When you adjust the clamp correctly, it locks down HARD.
I put my prompter and camera on the Activ8/Flowtech setup and I’ll be honest, it wasn’t even breaking a sweat. It also did just fine with my C300 and Sigma 120-300mm with 2x teleconverter. That’s the longest and heaviest lens I own.JERBCO, Ltd.
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01-03-2021 01:16 AM
Originally Posted by jbregar
Could you snap a quickie to define "less interference" with 18-80 and servo cable?
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01-03-2021 12:36 PM
The next existential question: Sideload plate? Or touch and go plate? I hate side load, BUT The rest of my ecosystem is all Manfrotto base plates and it would be nice to not have to buy new adapters for everything...
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01-03-2021 01:44 PM
I did sideload. I prefer sideload... for the interchangeability AND to get the extra fore-aft adjustability. Need more? Just get a longer plate.
The only time I think the touch and go makes sense is if you’re swapping out another QR system like VCT or Arca.JERBCO, Ltd.
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01-03-2021 05:52 PM
I plan on picking up an aktiv8 at some point. One thing to think about is how it'll work with existing/future camera support equipment.
For example, on the dana dolly it should be fine to adapt using their 75mm perm adapter.
I'll have to work a little harder with the jib that I have, which is a 100mm bowl and the 75mm adapter is a ring so I'm not sure how that will work yet..
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01-03-2021 09:12 PM