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    sticks and fluid head

    Posted by Larry Watts on May 4, 2011 at 4:12 pm

    Looking for a new set of sticks and fluid head for a Canon XF 305 for field use. (5-6 pounds)

    Need lightweight legs, and professional fluid head, but are willing to look at some non name brand
    gear if the quality is there.

    Any recommendations?

    Thanks

    Larry

    Larry Watts replied 14 years, 11 months ago 2 Members · 2 Replies
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  • Todd Mcmullen

    May 5, 2011 at 1:50 pm

    I think personal preference comes into play here.
    When I am on a job where the equipment is coming out of a rental house I always go with an O’Connor 2575 fluid head. A little large for your purposes but O’Connor makes a great head for all sizes.
    However, I personally own a Cartoni head and sticks for personal projects with a canon 5d or HVX or something along those lines. It works great and the price is reasonable.
    Try to get yourself to a place that has some demos.
    One thing I can advise is that if you are doing productions that require operating off a head, do not get a cheap fluid head and sticks. You will drive yourself crazy trying to get smooth fluid moves.

    Todd McMullen
    Flip Flop Films
    Austin
    http://www.toddmcmullen.com

  • Larry Watts

    May 17, 2011 at 3:34 pm

    Thanks Todd!

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