Libec tripod for HVX200A

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davbeisner

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I'm purchasing an HVX200A and I need a good tripod to go with it. Unfortunately, my organizations budget won't allow for a good set of manfrotto or cartoni sticks. Saw this Libec tripod on BH and wondered what y'alls opinions on Libec were.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produ...M2A_LS_38M_2A_Professional_Tripod_System.html

It'll hold the weight of my camera, has a fluid head, and looks okay by the specs. Any known problems with Libec? Any other recommendations for a good tripod in the $500-$800 range? Ideally I'd like to get some more vertical height than this Libec will allow... if I could get close to 80" with the sticks + head that would be awesome 'cause I anticipate having to shoot over crowds from time-to-time.
 
I personally like the Bogen/Manfrotto 503HDV tripod. I think it used to be called the 501HDV tripod, but now it's the 503. You can pick it up on B&H for the same price as the one you mentioned.

This other tripod doesn't look bad, but one can't tell a lot by looks alone.

Anyways let us know what you decide on and how it works for you.
 
I completely agree. That Libec isn't a bad tripod for the money. The bogen is cheap and just not a very good set of sticks for a camera as heavy as the hvx... a dvx, maybe.
 
I have the Libec and it's great. Very smooth. That one may be a bit light for the HVX though. Perfect for the DVX.
 
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