tripod under $500

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kfkok

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I've just got my DVX100A and I'm now looking for a good tripod under $500. I'll need a good fluid head for movement and fast balancing/leveling.

In mind, a Libec TH650 or TH950.

Any recommendations and suggestions?

Thanks!!
 
Re: tripod under $500

I would recommend a couple of Manfrotto combos....

350 tripod with a 503prohead
OR
525MVBtripod with a 501 Head

Probably both over 500 but solid contenders....

Gordo
 
Re: tripod under $500

Try these combos:

G2380 Gitzo head ($170) + 755B MDeVe Tripod ($220) + MBAG80 bag ($67) = $457

This combo is my hiking combo, in conjunction with my 503/525Pkit for studio use. It works so well.

Here is the tripod section description:
http://www.evsonline.com/merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=755B

More info at: http://www.bogenimaging.us/

There is also the 3460 (503) Bogen head + Bogen 3221 Tripod + Case = $420

And the 3460 (503) Bogen head + 755B MDeVe Tripod + MBAG80 bag = $485
 
Re: tripod under $500

Rush,
but I cannot find G2380 Gitzo heads anywhere.
Is G2380 better than 501?

G2380 Gitzo head ($170) + 755B MDeVe Tripod ($220) + MBAG80 bag ($67) combination sounds great.
 
Re: tripod under $500

I have a Libec 650 and really like it............The 950 has some improvements. For a $200 tripod I think the Libec is hard to beat! My only complaint is on last night's shoot I could have used another 12" in height! It's real fast to set up!
 
Re: tripod under $500

I use the 525/503 Bogen combo and am bery happy with it, for under 500 you might need to get the 503 head and some cheaper sticks for now though.
 
Re: tripod under $500

Interesting, I looked up the model that phd and noticed that the legs are tubular. How do people feel about the leg extension of these as compared to the carbon fiber 3 stage models like Manfrotto 350b.

Im kinda stuck in a Betacam mndset and have used Sachtler Caddy and larger for years, I am thinking of looking at somehting lighter and easier to haul now that I am shooting so much with the DVX,

I am looking for thoughts on stability, setup times and things that work with the DVX.

cheers Gordo
 
Re: tripod under $500

Libec has very good price tag but I still can't find any dealer around.

Manfroto 755B tripod and 503 head is my second choice as the price selling here is still ok for me. I think the 503 head should be good enough. What about the 755B stick? The looks is "less pro" but is it stable and good? What's the bad side (or things that is missing and I should be aware of) of them?

Thanks!!
 
Re: tripod under $500

Is there such thing as "multi-speed" fluid head? I saw those pro using fluid head that can adjust different panning speed from a dial at the bottom part of the head.

Can 503 head pan and tilt at different speed?

I'm totally new to tripod, so please forgive my ignorance :)
 
Re: tripod under $500

I have had the Libec LS-22 for about a month now and I have no complaints. I bought it for around $320 from Zotz Digital, they had good service as well.
 
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