Velbon DV7000 Tripod

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[Ryan Santos] “Velbon DV7000 tripod. It’s very very affordable. I’m thinking of mounting my Canon XL1 on it. Thanks. “

For a lock-down-and-walk-away,
or for panning and tilting?

There’s a big difference in being able to “support 9.92 lbs.” and being able to
smoothly operate a camera.

I’ve not run across a $100-range tripod with head that allows for pro shooting moves, especially if you zoom-in a bit.

Quote from Velbon PR (via B&H)-
“Be it fast-breaking news coverage or junior’s first tooth, you’ll be there and ready to cover the action with the solid, dependable support of the DV-7000.”

I’m thinking that if this were supposed to be a pro tripod, they wouldn’t be discussing shoooting “junior’s first tooth” in the PR.

[George Socka]

too light – you touch the camera an dteh whole thing jiggles