I've got my first Super 8 camera on it's way, and I'm interested in a simple tripod. I've done searches here and on Ebay, and don't know what would be correct for a Bauer C Royal. Is there any particular one I should watch out for? I'm Looking for smooth pans and motion, and a decent price range.
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Which Tripod?
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I have a Slik tripod. I don't know the model or number (it doesnt indicate)but it is a semi-professional video tripod. It is super smooth in both pan and tilt and diagonal movement. That's not to say that all Slik tripods are like this, there are different models within each brand's line up. I picked it up second hand cos a tripod like this would be a bit pricey to purchase brand new. Still, it is not as expensive as a true fluid head tripod and that is where the price really starts to soar. The disadvantage of buying off Ebay is that you will not be able to try before you buy. I think that it is important when selecting a tripod for smooth action, to test it out and find out for yourself how smooth it really is in it's movements, plus how solidly built it is too.
Hello.
What is a “decent price range†to you?
You might look at the Bogen 3021 Pro or 3021B Pro (B for black). It also sells under the Manfrotto name. It’s fairly versatile, legs are separate from the head, and there’s a lot of used Bogen stuff on eBay.
http://www.manfrotto.com/
Be aware that some of the genuinely cheaper tripods can be all plastic. Plastic in ways you might not want. Not really a bargain if a plastic clamp or other part breaks and dumps your camera.
What is a “decent price range†to you?
You might look at the Bogen 3021 Pro or 3021B Pro (B for black). It also sells under the Manfrotto name. It’s fairly versatile, legs are separate from the head, and there’s a lot of used Bogen stuff on eBay.
http://www.manfrotto.com/
Be aware that some of the genuinely cheaper tripods can be all plastic. Plastic in ways you might not want. Not really a bargain if a plastic clamp or other part breaks and dumps your camera.
I'm not sure what my price range is. I'm pretty new to this, and don't even know how much I spend in this department. With most any hobby, there is usually some product that tends to be sort of an industry standard for a good "starting point".
Once I start to see some prices, I'll have a better idea of what I want to spend. I checked out some prices on the Bogen 3021 and they seemed reasonable. I'll look out for some used stuff. And I'll look at the Slik ones.
Thanks for the help
Once I start to see some prices, I'll have a better idea of what I want to spend. I checked out some prices on the Bogen 3021 and they seemed reasonable. I'll look out for some used stuff. And I'll look at the Slik ones.
Thanks for the help
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with tripods the industry standards are schatlers, millers, and vintens all ranging from $900-2500 depending on the load specifications. With a tripod you get what you pay for. until you get into the range just mentioned you will have some problems. I spent $450 on a tripod for video (a bogen 503 and 3221 legs) because i heard that the 501 head wasnt really worth it. I now wish i would have just sucked it up and bought a miller. But then again you are talking super 8 where the cameras are much lighter so that makes a difference. I would look at the Libec M20 you can buy it from http://www.zotzdigital.com I have heard nothing but good reviews for it when using medium weight dv cameras on it such as (gl1s, vx2000s, and trv900s) so it owuld probably be your best bet and it is only $195
I haven’t followed tripods for a while, at least since I bought my Bogen, which was early last year, I think. Anyway, when I was researching-shopping, a friend let me borrow his Libec, I don’t remember which model. It was the best tripod of any I tried. No question. Nicer than the Slik. Better than Bogen. Set-ups just went faster. I don’t know what engineering principle it was, but that was a sweet little rig and I looked for a long time for a Libec I could afford. But they were way out of my price range new, and rarely showed up on eBay/Yahoo!. So I settled on Bogen.
For light-weight cameras like S8 and 35 SLR, I think the 3021Pro is a decent starter (mine does double duty): minimum height about six inches; max height is about seven feet; you can mount the center column as a horizontal bar and shoot straight up/down from that. It’s flexible (uhhh, and rigid). It’s a compromise in a couple of dimensions, but it’s fine. For ~USD120, I thought it was a reasonable value.
For light-weight cameras like S8 and 35 SLR, I think the 3021Pro is a decent starter (mine does double duty): minimum height about six inches; max height is about seven feet; you can mount the center column as a horizontal bar and shoot straight up/down from that. It’s flexible (uhhh, and rigid). It’s a compromise in a couple of dimensions, but it’s fine. For ~USD120, I thought it was a reasonable value.
Manfrotto are usually the best at the budget end with a range of heads.
I am told that a fluid head is the type to have, but they are certainly not at the budget end of anthing. Unless of course one has ones camera on a rubber duck in a bowl of water. (demonstrates the principal if nothing else - or should it be olive oil?)
I am told that a fluid head is the type to have, but they are certainly not at the budget end of anthing. Unless of course one has ones camera on a rubber duck in a bowl of water. (demonstrates the principal if nothing else - or should it be olive oil?)
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