Which comes first?

Dvx Kid

Dvx Kid

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Should i get this tripod deal - Here with a quick release (lmk if theres a better deal for the same price)
or this fisheye - Here

so which one should i get first? I do alot of skating so im thinking about the fish eye but yet again i could use the tripod and dolly for some creative shots

either way im going to get both but one is gunna be a month or two behind the other

Thanks guys
 
A tripod is a huge need, more basic than any lens attachment. That said, and though there are some fans of the Davis & Sanford out there, get the best tripod and fluid head that you possibly can. The dolly is kinda neat, but a wheeled tripod dolly is not going to work so well out on a rough, concrete surface. To be effective, it really needs a smooth floor.
 
would you mind to lead me in a direction for a good tipod with a decent fluid head for around 130?
 
C2V is pretty well right about everything he says. This forum is lucky to have his wisdom.

I have that exact tripod and it has been FANTASTIC for the money. Probably the best for under $300.
Very sturdy legs. GOOD (not outstanding) fluid head - and yes there are much better heads out there, but for way more money.
The dolly rig is good if you are on something like a smooth indoor surface. Or if you are shooting a static set - like a TV studio or fixed stage it is great for simple easy repositioning.

For me that tripod has been a fantastic value. It's my 4th tripod and BY FAR the best yet.
Now I have a camera shop 3-blocks away that has the "Real Deal" good stuff tripods that people talk about here - but no way can I afford them with the fluid heads....no way.

Like C2V said - you will use the tripod CONSTANTLY but will only use a fisheye on occasion.

Cheers,

DPS
 
alright cool - now you can purchase a different head and replace it with your current one on your tripod correct?
 
Dvx Kid said:
would you mind to lead me in a direction for a good tipod with a decent fluid head for around 130?
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No such beast. $200-ish is about where you need to start. The other thing I hear about those D&S fans is that, while they like the ProVista tipod, they will readily admit that these kits are not built to last over years of rigorous (ab)use.

Dvx Kid said:
alright cool - now you can purchase a different head and replace it with your current one on your tripod correct?
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Depends on the tripod. With a lot of the really cheap ones, no. With the D&S, most likely. It's a 75mm bowl, and I do believe it detaches from the legs.
 
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