Recommended Tripod for DVX100b

[pnugent]

Any recommendations? Due to budgetary constraints, I can't spend more than $1,000. The Manfrotto 503 fluid head tripod seems to be mentioned alot. Any comments on this one? Others? Thanks, in advance.

 

[wilsonedits]

i have the 503 fluid head on 3246 legs.... perfect tripod setup for the price.. i love mine and everyone I know has the same setup .... defintely stay away from the 501 head

that setup runs 600 bucks from B+H ... you also might pick up a varizoom controller and be in budget if you havn't already

here is link to the kit from B+H
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/523630-REG/Bogen_Manfrotto__3246_BLACK_PROF_TRIPOD.html

 

[warwickt]

HAve a look at the Miller "Solo". I ahe this as the Carbon Fibre version. I have the DS10 Fluid Head... sturdy and very flexible. I use it for my HVX-200 and used it also for an HVR-Z1P and an PDX10..

HAs optional dolly too:

sticks: http://www.miller.com.au/products.cfm?sectid=20&subsec=2020&productID=178

head: http://www.miller.com.au/products.cfm?sectid=20&subsec=2020&productID=14

 

[jackelope]

pnugent was looking in the $1,000 range. Any recommendations for one substantially cheaper? I'm still broke from the camera

I don't have a definite price range, but I'm mainly doing non-motion interviews for documentaries. Looking for something simple, compatible, and easy to operate.

thanks!
MG

 

[Jon Neely]

I love my libec ls55, $850 form texastapeworks, Great tripod, Blows my 503 right out of the water! I hear even the LS38 ($600) is quite amazing, They are built like tanks!


Jon

 

[johnnyha]

Libec H22

Libec H22

I have the Libec H22 fluid head, which is rated to 8.8 lbs and is a great match for the DVX100 if you're not using a lot of heavy lens adapters and matte boxes and such.

 

[Slinkii]

Definitely the Manfrotto 503HDV head with 2 Stage legs & 75mm Bowl. The Miller DS10 Head is also great but more expensive

 

[ninjaturtle414]

Will the Manfrotto 503HDV with 3246 legs be able to support a DVX100b with rails, 35mm adapter, follow focus, matte box and monitor?

It says it has a 17.6 lb weight limit, but I'm not sure what all of the accessories add up to.

 

[Slinkii]

It will support it as that's pretty much what I've got going at the moment although the friction centering function doesn't work properly when at that much weight. As a fluid it head thou it still works really well.. I'm happy for the $

 

[ninjaturtle414]

Thanks, before I get all the things I want for my camera I want to know for sure that my tripod will support it.

 

[Anamorph]

If your on a budget, perhaps buy a 501 manfrotto head seperately, new.

Then buy a secondhand large sturdy tripod and rip the head off and put the manfrotto on.

 

[iFILM]

I just got the Libec LS38 because im hearing more and more great things about it
Hasn't arived yet but when i tried it in B & H it was glorious
nice sturdy build and very smooth
so i guess id recommend it but i havn't actually put it to the test

 

[gfa]

Alright so I am in desperate need of a tripod, I will only be filming snowboarding and my budget is around 300 give or take 50$. I will be using a dvx100b with a century optics mk2 death lens. Does anybody have any recommendations? I will need to order asap so any help would be muchly appreciated.