Tripod Suggestion

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[quote author=Jarred Land link=board=Links;num=1087841327;start=15#15 date=06/29/04 at 16:07:29]spreaders do increase support, as they basically lock all three legs into one unit. I never take mine off, even in the dirt when your supposed to.  You can also get midleg spreaders for the 525, but they are a little less effective, but keep a little cleaner.[/quote]

100% Correct. ;D

Also, a quick and dirty trick if you're stuck in the mud and you have to use a mid-level, but don't have one close by, thread a belt/rope/chain through the legs right underneath the first extension, that will keep the legs from coming apart until you can get back on solid ground. ;)
 
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Thanks for the 505 insight Rush. I've been looking everywhere for info/experiences with it, I have the 503 now, but want something heftier.
 
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[quote author=Kai link=board=Links;num=1087841327;start=15#21 date=07/01/04 at 07:34:24]Thanks for the 505 insight Rush. I've been looking everywhere for info/experiences with it, I have the 503 now, but want something heftier.[/quote]
I have the 501 head and I don't know why you would ever need anything better than it. It works flawlessly with the DVX. I love it.
 
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yeah but slap on mattebox, flags, rods, followfocus, glass, mics, mounts, wireless, cables, etc and you're way too heavy for it.
 
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Kai sounds like you need some ARRI wheels :)

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haha awwww jeah! With a big phat cheeseplate to boot. 8)
 
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[quote author=Kai link=board=Links;num=1087841327;start=15#21 date=07/01/04 at 07:34:24]Thanks for the 505 insight Rush. I've been looking everywhere for info/experiences with it, I have the 503 now, but want something heftier.[/quote]
Anytime Kai, I wish you could get your hands on one to try it out, its love at first sight.
 
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Jared, Nice Arri geared head. It even looks lined up to the image plane marks for nodal moves. Too cool ! I'm looking at a Worrall head for my Arri 16SR, Hmmm wonder if I could mount my DVX on that ??
 
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[quote author=Paul_Maxe link=board=Links;num=1087841327;start=15#26 date=07/01/04 at 14:54:41]Kai...You do awesome work. What do you use to edit?[/quote]

Thanks Paul-

I use a combination of After Effects and Final Cut for video. (As well as photoshop, illustrator, etc)

8)
 
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[quote author=TuffGong link=board=Links;num=1087841327;start=0#2 date=06/21/04 at 11:18:23]Panning and tilting will be the most critical shots for me, so I am going w/the 503.  I would rather pay a little more for potentially better results.  It's a personal decision.[/quote]

Forget the 503 and buy a Vinten Vison3 head with a number 2 spring. It is to hell and gone better than any Bogen head, and since the 503 isn't exactly cheap I'd go for quality. The Vision3 head can be used with any camera simply by changing the spring...
 
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we used that to shoot a short a few months ago.. I dont own those wheels.. Rather buy a house for the money lol :)


as for the vinten.. yeah at $1000 for the head alone it better be good, which it is. there are a few better heads in that price range though.
 
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[quote author=Rush link=board=Links;num=1087841327;start=15#18 date=06/30/04 at 22:13:11]
For the money, 505 is one of the best heads out there, primarily due to its fluid smoothness and multi-spring system, allowing you to use cameras of different weights just as effectively in balance. It requires a 75mm bowl tripod though, since it has a 75mm ball that comes attached to it. [/quote]

Compare it to a Vinten Vision3 and you won't say that anymore...
 
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[quote author=Jarred Land link=board=Links;num=1087841327;start=30#32 date=07/02/04 at 10:55:26]we used that to shoot a short a few months ago.. I dont own those wheels.. Rather buy a house for the money  lol :)


as for the vinten.. yeah at $1000 for the head alone it better be good, which it is. there are a few better heads in that price range though.
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name one... I've used them all, and I have yet to find a better head for small cameras... in fact it's the first one I've been happy with for small cameras. Maybe I'm spoiled since I use a $6K Cartoni with our large cameras...
 
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[quote author=joachim link=board=Links;num=1087841327;start=30#33 date=07/02/04 at 11:05:02]yepp, Sachtler DV6 for instance.
soooo smoooooth![/quote]

What;s the price on the DV6... wasn't it more?
 
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