Budget Video Tripod

awelgraven

awelgraven

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I'm helping a church plant with their media stuff, and their budget is extremely limited. I'm trying to find a decent tripod that won't break the bank for recording sermons. They're probably going to be using a Panasonic G6 + 80-200mm Nikon zoom (the old vintage kind...). They need the long zoom because of how far away they have to set up the tripod.

Any advice on cheap tripods? They'll obviously need a smooth pan function... tilting will be locked down, but they'll have to track with the pastor as he goes from side to side.

I've heard good things about these cheaper Benro Tripods: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/896849-REG/Benro_a2573fs6_A2573F_SERS_2_AL.html

Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
 
This gets asked (it seems) every few weeks. Try a search, and try searching red user, scarlet user, BMC user. It's been talked to death and all the talk is archived. You may find recommendations for some used models with great value as well.
 
Alright, I understand. I never have much luck with searching DVXuser (or any forum really), but I'll take a look. Appreciate it.
 
Most boards have pretty bad search engines. Try using Google instead. Type in something like "dvxuser.com: lightweight tripods" I'd personally avoid any of the Manfrotto tripod heads. I have the Benro S6 and use it for slider work, locked off b-cam shots or on a monopod but prefer my Miller DS10 and 20 for more critical work. Maybe check out the Sachtler Ace M. I always see those used on Craigslist and retailers like B&H and Adorama have used sections on their websites with somewhat reliable ratings.
 
Close on the search term, use the site: specifier in Google like so:

site:dvxuser.com "lightweight tripods"
 
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