HPX-500 Pics

I want Miller sticks... not really ready to go for the carbon fibre stuff you guys are working with but I sure do value being able to get low without the need to sand bad sticks that don't lock at the joint
 
Most of the stations in Chattanooga have gone to the miller systems. they seem nice. definitely better than just the average entry level set of sticks. I have friend who has the cartoni f101 focus set up and they seem nice. 22lb payload.
 
And then you come to Japan and theres nothing (and I am not exaggerating at all here), but Vinten as far as the eye can see, for professional use of course. And if you do happen to see a sachtler head here let me know cause its probably the one stolen from me (kidding).
 
Studio pedestals here in Finland are often refered to simply as "Vintens", beacuse most of them are. (Though there are some other too, like some Sachtlers are getting popularity.)
Cartoni does make really nice sticks & heads too.

Nice looking set up there though. A 500 and a 200 side by side, oh man. *drool*

- Mikko
 
I have the F101 which is the Focus head with very nice two stage sticks also made by Cartoni... even the bag is beautiful... but I have to say I hate my sticks... not because they are bad, on the contrary they look feel and work great. But I need the other style... that is my fault. I was pushed by the salesman that I bought the HVX from... he gave me such a crazy great deal on the camera ($5,000 when they started giving away 8GB P2's) and this made me succumb under the lies... he said they are not great and why get something like that when I am getting the Focus... blah blah blah... I hate him now... :)


I wonder how much cash I'd have to throw in to step up to the Miller sticks...? I should ask how much people would give me for mine.
 
You could try the Market place here. Seems like a great place to start. I have been searching it and see all kinds of stuff move fast and at good pricing for both sides

never mind i see you have already done that
 
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Yes, I put up an appraisal right after posting here.
I hope I get some replies so I can get down Michael Jack style... :)
 
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