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SOLD / THREAD CLOSED Brand-New, never used Compact Lightweight Video Tripod with 75mm bowl. FREE SHIPPING within the Cont. U.S. $175. Sachtler Ace M series, 2-stage aluminum with a mid-level spreader. Spiked / Retractable feet. Complete with carrying bag. Max. height: 56" Min. height: 24"...

Need a dead cat and a 1.5' cord, too if you have it.

Would it be a bad idea to attach a Marantz PMD661 recorder to the unused threaded pan arm port on a Sachtler Cine DSLR head? The recorder weighs about 1 lb. with batteries. It might better manage the XLR cables and not be as awkward as having it rail-mounted behind my 7-8 lb. 5DII setup. But of...

I'll be recording ambient nature sounds on a Marantz PMD661, with a AT-BP4025. Will I be sacrificing any discernible audio quality if I record at the 16-bit, 48 kHz setting? (Options are 24-bit or 16, either at 96, 48 or 44 kHz. I chose it as a compromise of quality and card storage space...

I'm ready to upgrade my current 5DII rig, which is a JL DS214 preamp and Rode SVM direct into cam. If I can gather the courage and $$ I'm looking at Marantz PMD661 and AT BP4025. I'm an amateur hobbyist, as far as my videography is concerned. As a professional artist and semi-pro photographer, I...

Looking for advice on a Sachtler head. Sold my Manfrotto 504HD, was looking at the new Ace. For my present minimalist 5DII rig (under 5lbs) it would be great, but I want to future-proof this and not be shopping again in two years. With a few items (heavier lens, monitor/EVF, follow-focus) my...

Manfrotto 504HD head, used lightly for 7 months. Excellent condition, two small cosmetic blemishes (since retouched). I can email photos if interested. $300.00, reg. PayPal, shipping included (Cont. U.S.), UPS ground.