Tripod for 1014 xl-s ?

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Hi,

Im looking for a tripod that will suit my Canon 1014 XL-S.

Any recomendations? what experience have you had with tripods and this camera? legs, fluid heads...


just searched through 40 pages but found nothing.

thank you

[BK]

What's your budget?

Manfrotto has quite a nice range with good heads:

http://www.videodirect.com/accessories/ ... -kits.html

The Libec LS38 looks promising for the price:

http://www.dvuser.co.uk/content.php?CID=150

If you don't do a lot of camera movements a cheap photo tripod will work, something with a quick release, a built in bubble level and easy locking catches for the legs, like the brand Slik.

I use a battered Sony VCT-1170RM which was given to me, heavy and has a nice fluid head but the pan/tilt locks and leg catches are not well made.
Prefer a Sachtler anyday.

[sk8]

BK, thanks for your reply.

i have been checking out the Manfrotto range so far...

my budget...id like to keep it under US$500. thats just an estimate as i am in Australia and not too sure what to expect for that price range so far...the cheaper the better but i dont want to have to upgrade anytime soon;)

[sk8]

by the way i am 6'4 / 195cm...tall so i guess this is also another factor in tripod choice...