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My TOP new BMCC RIG…. Now I need a heavy tripod!!!
Got this great Rig for my BMCC.
thing is its way too heavy for the tripod I lend from my friend (Mamfroto).
Any one suggest a good heavy tripod with smooth pan and tilt. Around US 1000,-, maybe even second hand?
My rig is like 8 kilos right now (incl canon 24-70 2.8 lens, follow focus, matt box and Marschal monitor).
Last shoot the tripod fell 2 times, lucky that the camera man caught both times.
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You can get a second hand Miller DS-2 tripod with a 75mm bowl (good to 25 kilos) for $425US and a second hand Gitzo 1380 “Fluide” fluid head (good to 10 kilos) for $649US.
That should keep your camera from tipping over!
Good luck,
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Sounds great… will look into this..
are these industry standard brands?
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Miller is a well known professional brand. We use them where I work. Gitzo – not so much.
Top pro brands are:
O’Connor
Vinten
Cartoni
Sachtler
MillerAnother option is this almost new Benro A674TMH10 with a 100mm bowl and 10 kg capacity for $959.50US
Benro is a relatively new brand that has received very favorable reviews:
Again, hope this is helpful!
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For my BMCC rig I bought a Monfrotto 504HD head and Induro Alloy M8 legs, $675 total.
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/683559-REG/Manfrotto_504HD_504HD_Fluid_Video_Head.html
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1026236-REG/induro_475_333_lfba333s_alloy_8m_vid.html
Erik Cantu
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Sadly, Ali says his rig weighs 8 kg – while the 504HD’s load capacity is only 7.5 kg. Probably not robust enough to meet his needs.
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yes, the once I tried were both mamphroto
and were not heavy enough, fell over 2 x
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For the money, a used Miller Compass, Sachtler DV 10, Sachtler FSB-8, or Manfrotto 509HD.
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I picked up a beat up Cartoni Delta with carbon sticks for $1300 and spent another $500 getting it serviced. Ebay is your friend.
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