Tripod for XH-A1 with Additions

[Marc Villafan]

I have an XH-A1 with no additions, such as adapters and the works.
I am looking to spend around $500-$600 on a tripod, preferably on the lower end of that range with a good smooth panning tripod that I can trust.
As I stated I dont have a 35mm adapter yet, but I am planning on getting on with a complete rails system obviously, along with a Matte Box later down the line.

Thinking of the SGblade or Letus Extreme.


I've looked up information and have only found the Libec LS-38 as a potential candidate, although it is out of my price-range, no harm in saving a tiny bit more if the quality is on a pedestal.

Anyway back to the point, are there any tripods you can recommend for my price range with the ability to pan smoothly?

Thanks for your time.
:dankk2:

 

[Methane]

http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/showthread.php?t=166281
Search the forum for this answer. There are a lot of 20 pages threads on this subject matter. That link is a short one, but you'll get the idea.

Personally I used a Manfrotto 516 head with 515MVB legs on my last shoot and liked it a great deal. It was a ton better than the 501HDV I own. There are a lot of people that feel you can't live with out a tripod head that cost less than $1,000. Ehh.

 

[ThunderousProductions]

I use a set of Manfrotto 475B legs with a HDV501 head and its nice and smooth and plenty adjustable.