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tripod
does anyone have any suggestions for a good tripod or steadycam for the dvx 100 that’s not to expensive.
thanks
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What’s too expensive?
Noah
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we would like to spend around $500-$1000.
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I think there are good tripods from Manfrotto right around 500-700. Here’s a start:
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/shop/5136/Systems_Bogen_Manfrotto_Tripod_Systems.html/bsi/3
-Noah
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thanks for your help
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Look into some of the other systems there at B&H as well. For the sake of your own sanity, if nothing else.
I can tell you from experience that I am a very long way from being a Bogen/Manfrotto fan. They are, in my experience, very awkward from a user perspective. for one thing, I have encountered Manfrottos where the tilt lock is on the axis of tilt. Mechanically, this is a very bad idea. Sachtler, Libec, and Vinten have it right in that respect, just to name three others.
Also – make sure your tripod capacity is over the weight of your camera. While it’s possible to go overboard with this, if you add wireless RX, a matte box, or other accessories, you’ll want the extra capacity. Something that will hold 15 pounds ought to be good enough with a DVX-100.
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