Tripod for Crane AND Camera

[KyleProhaska]

I was gonig to buy a Bogen 516 head for my feature. Big, sturdy, can handle good weight. Probably 3193 legs too because those are recommended by most (and kessler crane). Reason im asking is I was going to buy the 516 but someone said something about the tilt being too stiff or hard for just my Canon A1. It can handle the crane like a champ for that im sure but I need a crane that can be used as a normal tripod and a crane...is the 516 the wrong choice?

I need something steady and its certainly that, but I dont want it so sturdy I can use the damn thing with my camera on it alone.

- Kyle

 

[sheff]

We've been using the 501HDV with the Kessler crane (Until a client ran over the crane!). Not sure if it's what you're looking for, but the 8ft. Kessler Crane with 3246 legs have been working out pretty well with the DVX100B.