Bogen 503 / 351MVB Tripod - $495?

[Rubix³]

Hey... what do you guys think of this deal? Seems like a lot of people like this combo. Feedback looks ok... here

Hate to pester with little threads like this, just want to check with you before I make this purchase.

I don't have my 100B yet.

 

[Shaun Patrick]

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=387808&is=REG&addedTroughType=categoryNavigation

I've been impressed with the combo thus far. It's the same price at B&H and you get a free KATA case.

 

[Rubix³]

Holy crap... I could've sworn I was at B&H and noticed a 400ish price for just the legs... Probably my error.

Well sweet, if it's at B&H, I'll definitely be getting it there. Any additional opinions?

 

[Alex DePew]

I have this combo and I'm pretty happy. But I recently tried a sachler (much more expensive) head and was amazed at how much smoother it was. One day in the future I'll upgrade. Also, this tripod is not light. I don't find it heavy, but there are some tripods out there that weight a lot less. But you pay more for the lighter material. Overall, if you're on a budget this is a good deal.

 

[Cynic821]

http://www.calumetphoto.com/item/BG12325.html

price sounds about right, i picked this up at calumet in SF. 500 plus tax, came with a nice manfrotto bag, the one in the picture obviously. Its not light, but it isnt too heavy that i cant do some climbing and running with it. I like it alot, very sturdy and the head is nice as well.

 

[bartoy]

I just ordered mine from Adorama.

http://www.adorama.com/BG503351MVB2.html

I was going to pick it up from B&H but it didn't seem like they were including the pan bar with their package. Instead, they had a camera bag. So, I went with Adorama who throw in the pan bar.

 

[Rubix³]

Great replies. Thanks fellas.

Sounds like this is a great better-than-entry-level setup.

 

[Shaun Patrick]

I just ordered mine from Adorama.

http://www.adorama.com/BG503351MVB2.html

I was going to pick it up from B&H but it didn't seem like they were including the pan bar with their package. Instead, they had a camera bag. So, I went with Adorama who throw in the pan bar.

The B&H kit comes with a pan handle.

 

[drdimento]

We use Davis & Sanford from B&H and they work great and about half the price. We have one $1000 + oldie from the film guys and it's not only a pain to lug around but it doesn't work any better than the one I mentioned.

 

[Rubix³]

We use Davis & Sanford from B&H and they work great and about half the price. We have one $1000 + oldie from the film guys and it's not only a pain to lug around but it doesn't work any better than the one I mentioned.

Could you let me know the exact legs/head you have?