counterbalance sachtler dv8sb or dv6sb

[Jason Jenkins]

I believe the DV8SB has 12 counterbalance presets. Did you play with those?

[Thomas Scheffer]

yes. even in counterbalance number 2 it was too strong for my hvx200.

is it the same with the dv6sb ?

best regards
thomas

[Thomas Scheffer]

the dv6sb is better suitable for the hvx200 than the dv8.
i could test it today.

best regards
thomas

[Dan Brockett]

I own the HVX-200 and have used it with the DV-6SB for a year. It works superbly, even when I have my fully loaded Letus Extreme, rails, matte box and follow focus, which, when paired with the Nebtek monitor, aproaches 20lbs. But I also use it with just the bare HVX, works perfectly either way.

Love my Sachtler but if you want the hot tip, pair the DV-6SB head with the Miller Solo DV legs, it is an awesome setup.

Dan

[Thomas Scheffer]

thank you dan.
i have ordered the dv6sb with the speedlock cf tripod.
im sorry, that your tip with the miller come to late.
i hope the speedlock cf is ok, too?

best regards
thomas

[Dan Brockett]

Their legs have a spreader, which makes my life difficult. It may or may not make your life difficult depending on what you shoot and where you shoot.

I do a lot of run and gun, outdoors in urban and natural settings and spreaders of any kind are a hindrance. I also like that the Miller will go so low that the tripod bowl adjustment is hitting the ground all of the way up to something like 69-72″ high, very versatile. No need for a high hat and I have been in situations where I can shoot over crowds because of the great height options on the Miller Solo DV legs. I have dragged my Sachtler/Miller combo all over the world over the past year and it has been perfect in almost every situation.

Those Sachtler legs don’t go tall enough or short enough for my shooting style but may work for you fine, we are all in different shooting situations.

Enjoy the head, it’s a keeper.

Dan

[Thomas Scheffer]

thanks again.
yes the miller is amazing. with the speedlock i have to demontage the middle spreader and this is not that easy.
one the other hand, when i have to be very fast, i like the speedlock.
the best to have both tripods.

best regards
thomas