Need TRipod suggestions... 7d/ still and vid

[Craig Zarkos]

Can someone chime in on affordable tripods that would get me started, and allow me to do some video ( panning ) but double as a decent still tripod?

Emphasis on Video. I'll have a 7D , eventually with shoulder mount and monitor, and will want to be able to pull it on and off tripod easily.

Not sure where to start looking, as this will be my first purchase of a tripod!

craig

 

[Nicolas Christakis]

I'm in the same situation.
I purchased this one, 701HDV head and 745XB legs:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produ...Imaging__BO745XB701HD_MDeVe_Video_Tripod.html

It's not a true fluid head tough. But I think it's enough for me to get started.

 

[Alpha Beta Omega]

I like my 701HDV/745 combo. The only negative thing is if you have a heavy load and carry everything the ball will come lose.