Hakuba HG-503MX Tripod (any opinions?)

[trey]

Forum,

I really like the specs on this tripod, but I'm having a really hard time finding any user reviews.

Does anybody have an opinion on it, or for that matter the Hakuba name brand itself?

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/con...sp&A=search&Q=*&bhs=t&Go.x=0&Go.y=0&Go=submit

Thank you,

Trey

 

[manglerBMX]

for video or photo? for video it would be terrible for any moving shots.

 

[dusterdoo]

Yeah, if price is an issue, you can get a video tripod, ie. . ..

http://cgi.ebay.com/Prof-Video-Trip...oryZ3325QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

off Ebay in the $200-$400 range, not the best quality but better than the Hakuba for video. Try to get at 75mm or 100 mm bowl and spreaders on the legs....

 

[trey]

I need it for video, but my main interest is in the legs. I'm leaning towards picking up a Bogen HDV 502 head.

What do you think about the legs? Moreover the Hakuba name?

Thanks,

Trey

 

[gco]

Aside from having a friction head, there is no means of leveling.
Spend some time searching this subject. In addition to legs and heads, you may find out a few things about the 503.
Edit: should have said "may find out a few things about Bogen in general".

 

[trey]

Thanks, GCO.

And you're right, there is no level and the head is not a true fluid head. I was just hoping to find someone with first hand experience before I decided to buy.

It's always reassuring to hear from someone that has already used the tripod instead of going off of specs alone.

I like everything about these sticks, and no level won't be a problem if I'm just going to buy another head anyways.

Hmmm, now I'm wondering if the HDV 501 comes with a level or not. I'll check.

Thanks,

Trey

 

[gco]

Hey Trey,
check out the Official Tripod Sticky. Great info in there. You might want to forget about Bogen and look at Libec or Miller instead. :thumbsup:

 

[trey]

Got it.