The HVX and my New Libec LS-38 Tripod

[mb72378]

First Off thanks to everyone's input into which tripod was better for my price range.

I ended up going with the Libec LS38. It was about $250 cheaper than the bogen I was looking at and let me say....WOW!!!!!!! It is a VERY sturdy and solidly built tripod. I love the fluid head. The head has plenty of room to balance the camera and when you tilt it as far up as it goes (or down) it sort of springs back to the general level stance of the head allowing for easier fluid tilts. One of the greatest things about this head that I havent seen on any other "budget" tripod, is that when you reach the end of your pan, there is no "backwards" movement when you finish and take your hand off of the handle. Allows for solid stops without loking jerky.

I paid $649 from B&H and got free shipping.

The tripod came with the mid-level spreader whichcan be easily taken off for extreme low shots. the sticks have three stages.

I did some test shots with the tripod and my hvx. I had to do them inside because it was raining. I will try to upload those in a little bit.

I post some pics later as well.

If anyone has any questions please feel free to ask.

Matt

 

[mb72378]

Here is a little test video. Just set a cup on the counter and zoomed in a bit to test how well the movement is.

http://www.appstate.edu/~mb72378/tripodtest.html

It's a quicktime movie file. Its only 7mb so wait for it to load before playing.

 

[shaun1970]

Nice, very smooth. I've been preaching aabout this rig as well. I have one but mines got the floor spreader set up.
You made a good choice, I can't fault mine for the work I do!

 

[mb72378]

How do you like the floor spreader? I plan on taking the mid-level spreader off if I need extreme low shots. I worried about getting the floor spreader just in case I was shooting on uneven or rocky ground. I might just me ignorant on this.