need new tripod

[scifiboss]

im interested in getting a new tripod for ex3.....was considering cartoni f 101...does anybody have a better suggestion around same price range? and i need a new transport case for camera also...any ideas on that would be sweet! getting the gear from b&h

 

[Graham King]

Don't know if it's better or not, but I just got this and I'm very happy with it.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produ...ng_519_525PKIT_525MVB_Tripod_Legs_Black_.html

I use it with my EX1 naked and with a Letus setup weighing in at 18lbs. It's got lots of controls for adjusting drag and counter balance. After using a mid-level spreader for years, I now prefer the ground-level because of the stability and easier height adjustment.

 

[Buck Forester]

I'm not familiar with the one you mentioned (which means nothing, I'm not familiar with very many), but here's what I use and I love it. I'm shooting a bare EX1 though. It's rated for around 20 lbs max so I don't know if an EX3 with rails and lens and adapter would be too much for this one.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/293494-REG/Miller_1514_SOLO_DV_20_Carbon.html

 

[Kanjikid]

Try the Miller DS 20

Try the Miller DS 20

I got a Miller DS 20 for my EX1 and just love it. Afterwards I found this review http://philipbloom.co.uk/2009/02/20/miller-ds20-tripod-review/ I've not used the competition so would suggest his advice is worth more than mine.

 

[DC EX1]

I also have the Miller DS20 which replaced a litany of unworthy predecessors... It's a great tripod, solid sticks, smooth fluid head, quickly adjustable and very compact. Also, it's pretty light weight and can carry a heavy load... I have the EX1, letus, zacuto rails, matte box, ikan lcd and some other extra weight on there and it hold up... It will occasionally need some counter weight to keep the fluidity depending on the ergonomics and weigh of your rig. Bloom's recommendations are usually right on and this tripod is no exception.

 

[Steve Benjamin]

I have a miller ds20 as well and I love it! easy to carry and great to use. Used a vinten vision 10 prior to that now it rarely sees light of day. I use it with EX3 and Letus ultimate.

 

[scifiboss]

yeah....think im going with the miller...how about minumum sound...what ..........is good out there......not to cheap...not to expensive....thanks for the advice.....

 

[goodnightpaul]

i've got a cartoni f104 for sale on ebay for $1399 link: http://my.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...eBayNextSelling&ssPageName=STRK:ME:LNLK:MESEX

it's almost brand new, very nice, with a 100mm bowl. let me know if you're interested. paul@goodnightnaturals.com

 

[goodnightpaul]

my experience with the miller dv20 is this: it's an excellent tripod. the ds20 head is average. you would be better off with the cartoni that i'm offering or a sachtler fsb-6 head on the dv20. in my humble opinion that is.