Is this a suitable tripod for EX-1?

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Bobonli

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Looking for sticks and head for EX-1. Basic set-up: camera with light, microphone. Someday may get 35mm adapter so it would be nice if tripod had a little latitude to add extra weight. I'm 6ft two. Would like to stay in the $1500 range.

I looked at the Sachtler packages and don't understand what differentiates one from another.

Look at this: sachtler: Stativsysteme

and then this:sachtler: Stativsysteme

Two different packages, same components (head, stix and spreader) yet the min and max heights are different. How can that be??

What makes an MD set of stix different from 2MD? Is is the number of sections? Website isn't at all clear about this?

Any known issues with these legs?

Any reason to go up to the DV6 head and legs, which would bring payload to 20lbs at a cost of another $300 for the basic camera (which I think is only 7 lbs)

Also, for EX-1 owners: Which is the preferred plate: Snap & Go or Touch & Go? I seem to recall reading somewhere that one of the plate systems didn't allow for proper positioning under the camera.

Thanks
 
I had back luck researching our Sachtler tripod purchase. I could never get through to anyone at Sachtler. I finally talked to this gentlemen who was very helpful:

Jim (818) 847-8666 ext 504

I think they repair and sell them.
 
Do you have a pro dealer nearby who sells Sachtler?

I would recommend contacting any of the pro dealers who are board sponsors here and getting their impressions.

FSB-6 would most likely be fine with your set up. If you had an EX-3 plus rails, mattebox and 35mm adapter, I might recommend the DV-6SB.

Difference between MD and 2 MD would be whether it is a two stage or one stage set of sticks.

You really need to get to a dealer and try these out. Try out other brands. Like any other piece of gear, it is not just whether the product is "any good" it is whether you are comfortable with it.
 
nsoltz said:
Do you have a pro dealer nearby who sells Sachtler?

I would recommend contacting any of the pro dealers who are board sponsors here and getting their impressions.

FSB-6 would most likely be fine with your set up. If you had an EX-3 plus rails, mattebox and 35mm adapter, I might recommend the DV-6SB.

Difference between MD and 2 MD would be whether it is a two stage or one stage set of sticks.

You really need to get to a dealer and try these out. Try out other brands. Like any other piece of gear, it is not just whether the product is "any good" it is whether you are comfortable with it.
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I've been looking at the Cartoni F104 package. Any one have experience with Cartoni and EX3? The F104 (and F101) hold up to 22 Ibs.
 
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