Tripod for wedding use - quick and easy to setup & level

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Lindenberg

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Anyone know of a tripod that is quick and easy to move, setup and level for wedding use?

Last weekend I filmed my first wedding. I did this as a favor to my friend because I wasn't totally sure how it would actually turn out. To support the camera I mainly used a monopod which I liked for the flexibility of moving and setting up. What I didn't like about it was the inability to have rock solid, stable shots. Everything had a subtle hand held look to it. Overall it turned out quite good but an easy to use tripod would probably have worked better.
 
I'm leaning towards using mainly a flycam at weddings. It's just so flexible to get many different type of shots. Hold it still and it's like a really stable handheld camera, do reveal shots, get the camera low or high plus the usual steadi flying shots.
 
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miller satchler vinten IMO

While I dislike the Miller Solo sticks for sensitive height adjustment I spose that are good for weddings

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I got this bescor as a 2nd tripod for my HMC40 (will also work well with light DSLR kits) and used it for a wedding yesterday. it was surprisingly good! Well built, bowl for easy leveling, nice sturdy legs, smooth fluid head. Especially for the money.. You can't beat it!
 
I'm using a Matthews M25 tripod. It weighs about 7 lbs and has a built-in head with an adjustable leveling bowl and a sliding quick-release plate. Pan and tilt tension is not adjustable, so you may want to try one in a store before you buy.
 
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