Davis Sanford Provista Airlift Tripod with FM18 Head Tripod Review (page 2)
A Solid Foundation
You can measure a good tripod by what it won't do for you: it won't twist, bend or tip over; it won't transmit vibration; and it won't stay in the trunk. The Provista Airlift avoids each of these pitfalls admirably while providing smooth tilt and pan movement. And since a well built tripod is expensive and can outlast many camcorders, it's a good idea to get one with slightly more capacity than you currently need. The Provista Airlift might just be the solid foundation you are looking for.
TECH SPECS
Maximum Height: 72" (w/FM18 head)
Minimum Height: 34.5" (w/FM18 head)
Max. Load: 10 lbs.
Weight: 12.75 lbs. (w/FM18 head)
Head: FM 18, fluid head
Strengths
- Sturdy
- Light
- Very smooth tilts and pans
- Bubble level
- Cool air cushioned/pressurized center post
Weaknesses
- Placement of tilt and pan friction levers can be awkward
- Lowest setting not very low
- Poor printed materials
SUMMARY
A well-built light-weight tripod that offers smooth pan and tilt movements.
Brian Peterson is Videomaker's Editor in Chief.
Davis & Sanford, Distributed by The Tiffen Company, LLC
90 Oser Ave.
Hauppauge, NY 11788
(631) 273-2500
www.tiffen.com
$340
