http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ Videomaker Community Forums » Tag: tripod - Recent Posts en Wed, 15 Feb 2012 13:47:56 +0000 http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/tripod-help-suggestions#post-74769 Tue, 14 Feb 2012 14:04:58 +0000 Tasana Studios 74769@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>David: I just looked at that head, I wonder if it will fit my Ravelli tripod. What would I have to measure or check to see if this head will fit. For some reason the head on my Ravelli has never paned correctly. </p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/tripod-fluid-head-and-zoom-lens-controller-recommendations-for-canon-xa10#post-74744 Mon, 13 Feb 2012 18:02:08 +0000 iankinnz 74744@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>What a great camera choice. I am waiting on the delivery of my XA10 to complete my transition from SD to HD.<br />One of the reasons I chose the XA10 was that it will allow me to continue using my Manfrotto 522CA remote control arm. The 522CA will allow you to do<br />everything the cameras remote will do but is is part of the Manfrotto arm, which simply replaces your tripods existing arm. The zoom control especially is very smooth.<br />&nbsp;I have had my 522CA for many years and wouldn't be without it. I think they are still a current model.</p> <p>The main difference between a Video tripod and a still camera tripod is that a video tripod is usually locked in the horozontal plane and allows panning and vertical movement only,<br />&nbsp;where as most still camera tripods allow rotation as well which is undesirable. Manfrotto make a good range of fluid heads, some quite reasonably priced, but I wonder wheather you will be able <br />to follow basketball fast enough with a tripot mounted camera.</p> <p>Regards Ian&nbsp;</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/tripod-fluid-head-and-zoom-lens-controller-recommendations-for-canon-xa10#post-74705 Sun, 12 Feb 2012 16:26:44 +0000 kingcharles3 74705@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I recently purchased a Canon XA10 HD camcorder that will be used to record indoor basketball games.  I looking for recommendations for a tripod, fluid head, and zoom lens controller for this camera and this application.  I don't want to spend more than a few hundred dollars.</p> <p>I already have a nice tripod for my camera.  (And my camera weighs a lot more than my camcorder.)   Can I just buy a fluid head and the controller, or is there something different about tripods designed for video cameras?</p> <p>Thanks in advance for your specific recommendations.  Charles.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/carry-tripod-video-stabilizer-on-plane#post-74327 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:48:19 +0000 MediaFish 74327@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I have two main cameras I carry with me on the aircraft in a pelican hard case - everything else goes checked baggage in hard cases.  I also carry a backpack with laptop, a shirt change, phone charger and a few other essentials.  I learned the hard way when I went to Australia and Untied Airlines lost the bags for almost a week - I had to buy a new camera the first day, rent a backup camera for the remainder of the week, buy clothes etc in order to get through the first week.  Fortunately, I was able to pick up a backup camera to use or I would have been out of luck - no work no pay.  </p> <p>Several people I know FEDEX their gear from place to place which seems to work for them.  I have never tried it but I did use FEDEX once to send all my gear home on my way back from a job in Brazil.</p> <p>Good Luck.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/carry-tripod-video-stabilizer-on-plane#post-74298 Sun, 29 Jan 2012 12:42:59 +0000 jackwolcott 74298@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>If you have time to do a little advanced research, you can probably find convenient places in each city to rent whatever equipment you need. We've done that several times in the U.S. and gotten first-rate equipment at very reasonable prices. Not sure how it will work out of the U.S., but it's worth investigating. It will save you a great deal of hassle going through security checks.</p> <p>And, as Earl recounts, the odd of things getting beat-up and/or stolen in checked baggage are very very high. Since you can no longer lock checked baggage the pilfer rate has climbed steadily. </p> <p>Be sure to check on how many carry on items are allowed on each flight. We had to repack on the lobby floor Heathrow Terminal because flights leaving London only permitted a single carry on item; your laptop, or a purse were considered an "item." If you have camera and gear bags as well as an over-nighter or laptop you may find yourself in trouble.</p> <p>Jack</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/carry-tripod-video-stabilizer-on-plane#post-74295 Sun, 29 Jan 2012 11:29:01 +0000 EarlC 74295@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I have a hard case for my BIG Bogen/Manfrotto tripod, and I used to have a SteadyCam JR with a carrying case. The PROBLEM wasn't getting through security, it was being able to use these as "carry on" items. With RARE exception I was compelled to check them in. The cases both wound up showing the 300-pound Gorilla effect due to severe handling, but the equipment was relatively unharmed thanks to the quality of the HARD cases.</p> <p>I have occasionally been allowed to carry on with them, storing the cases in an area that is at the front entrance of the plane, where the first class passengers usually hang their suit or garment bags. Those days, I think, are long gone, and probably even the premiums charged today wouldn't make it better for you. I've not traveled in the past 8 months to know what the current climate is like with security, but your camera support equipment shouldn't be listed on the not allowed list.</p> <p>A quick check via Google for current security and carry on, even check-in items lists, limitations should be fruitful. Good luck.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/carry-tripod-video-stabilizer-on-plane#post-74288 Sun, 29 Jan 2012 10:11:05 +0000 ladylelu 74288@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Hi All!</p> <p>This day next week I'll be flying from London to NY, then to LA, Hong Kong, Athens, Rome, Paris and Geneva to shoot a doc.</p> <p>I'm hoping to just bring all my gear in a carry no case. My only issue is whether security will confiscate my video stabilizer, see here: <a href="http://opteka.com/svex.aspx" rel="nofollow">opteka.com/svex.aspx</a> and a small tripod. <br />One of the airlines said there would be no problem as long as it fits in case, but my fear lies with security.</p> <p>Does anyone have any experience carrying stabilissers/tripods on a plane and/or know anything about the security at any of the airports above?</p> <p>Any help would be much appreciated!</p> <p>Helena</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/mounting-tripod-head-to-legs#post-74208 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 05:50:01 +0000 Weddingmaster 74208@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> Alex,</p> <p>That head looks a lot like one of mine, If you flip it over there should be some small allen screws that will release the bowl and it should then screw on to the legs? as far as I can tell from the pic</p> <p>Harry</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/mounting-tripod-head-to-legs#post-74205 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 19:34:24 +0000 EarlC 74205@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Hello Alex. The second image of the tripod with the attached spreader has the proper bowl at the top. There ARE two size bowls for most professional tripod setups ... 75 mm and 100 mm. Actually there ARE larger bowl sizes, like 150 mm but the first two sizes are most common.</p> <p>The head assembly in your first image is made to fit one or the other. From just seeing the image it appears to be a 75 mm size.</p> <p>The tripod in your first illustration appears to be one of those with the riser that comes up from the center of the tripod assembly but I'm no positive about that. I don't know if there's a bowl in your system or a way to remove the riser, leaving the receiver bowl ready to adapt.</p> <p>But the second tripod and the head in the first image appear to be compatible, depending on the bowl size issue.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/mounting-tripod-head-to-legs#post-74202 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 19:11:59 +0000 Alex Henley 74202@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>What kind of tripod is this?</p> <p><img src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41cRK0wZ7XL.jpg" height="500" width="361" /></p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/mounting-tripod-head-to-legs#post-74201 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 18:55:58 +0000 Alex Henley 74201@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Sorry for the likely stupid question, but I've searched and search and can't find any info... Have a new fluid drag head I'd like to mount to my tripod legs, but I don't see how. I've tried searching to see what different types of tripods/mounts there are, but find no mention of different types.</p> <p><img src="http://www.ensiteaustin.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/IMAG0091-225x300.jpg" height="300" width="225" />Here's a photo pf the head and the legs. Can someone shed some light? Can I attach them? Is there an adapter? Do I need different legs? If so, what are they called?</p> <p> </p> <p>Thanks for any help you can give...  ~Alex</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/more-tricks-with-tripods#post-71922 Fri, 28 Oct 2011 17:59:45 +0000 roblewis56 71922@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I shot this with a Bescor MP 101 motorized pan head on a light weight travel tripod, about $130 from B&amp;H. </p> <p><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DrQ1etwMFKE" rel="nofollow">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DrQ1etwMFKE</a></p> <p>Robert</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/more-tricks-with-tripods#post-71920 Fri, 28 Oct 2011 16:37:19 +0000 composite1 71920@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p><em>"... Can you speak on these tweaks you applied? my tripod suffers from unsmooth pans?"</em></p> <p>Roger,</p> <p>Other than basic maintenance (keeping it clean and properly lubricated), you have to make adjustments to your tripod when you're using it to get it to perform best as it can. Also, what model and grade of tripod you bought will be prime determinations for how well it performs. Obviously, a $20 'S-Mart' special is not going to stand-up against a Manfrotto HDV501. But, there is no reason that by setting your controls to suit how you move and practice within those limitations that you can't get decent movement out of it. Cheap tripods will take more effort that and you have to stay within the weight capacities of your tripod too.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/more-tricks-with-tripods#post-71916 Fri, 28 Oct 2011 12:43:49 +0000 Roger 71916@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>"I tweak my 'pods so I can get a smooth pan."</p> <p>Composite 1, can you speak on these tweaks you applied? my tripod suffers from unsmooth pans</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/tripod-tricks-cineskates#post-70598 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 11:55:33 +0000 rours 70598@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> how do I buy?</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/tripod-tricks-cineskates#post-70578 Mon, 29 Aug 2011 18:16:16 +0000 composite1 70578@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Definitely worth a look....</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/tripod-tricks-cineskates#post-70565 Mon, 29 Aug 2011 12:28:50 +0000 PJ McConnell 70565@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>those look fantastic! </p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/tripod-tricks-cineskates#post-70564 Mon, 29 Aug 2011 11:46:10 +0000 todd pauls 70564@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I'm in love, smooth pans are a sign of professionalism. Looks like the upside down set up would be best as it has a lower center of gravity and thus a smoother look.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/tripod-tricks-cineskates#post-70560 Mon, 29 Aug 2011 09:40:38 +0000 composite1 70560@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>One of things tripods are always missing when you buy them is a means of horizontal movement. Either you have to buy or build a set of stable wheels for your 'pod or get an elaborate dolly setup with tracks and so on. Here's a concept by Justin Jensen of 'Cinetics' and his innovative compact version of a wheeled tripod. </p> <p><a href="http://vimeo.com/27895941">CineSkates Camera Sliders</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/cinetics">Cinetics</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/more-tricks-with-tripods#post-70450 Wed, 24 Aug 2011 10:14:19 +0000 composite1 70450@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Yeah Double,</p> <p>Stuff like that are what 'crashcams' are good for. You could easily get a higher-end Point and Shoot with a video format similar to what your high-end camera is shooting and dangle it until the cows come home.... I've stuck them to the outside of cars, blown them up, shot at them, set them on fire you name it. Tripod tricks work ridiculously well with a camera you're not sweating it getting smoked during a shoot!</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/more-tricks-with-tripods#post-70445 Wed, 24 Aug 2011 07:41:30 +0000 birdcat 70445@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>The trick is you need to be inebriated as well!</p> <p>Also, I shoot with a lighter weight camera.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/more-tricks-with-tripods#post-70441 Wed, 24 Aug 2011 05:54:48 +0000 doublehamm 70441@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>"If you don't have a jib or crane, you can also put the camera on a monopod or tripod held in the air"</p> <p>I had a DJ convince me once to do this with my Z5.  Scared the living daylights out of me but I did it.  Fully extended tripod and center section and the base was at chest level when held.  I ran around the edge of the dance floor and it did give some nice shot, but dangling a higher end camera in the air without holding it (only the tripod) especially over the heads of inebriated people probably is not the best idea.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/more-tricks-with-tripods#post-70437 Wed, 24 Aug 2011 03:13:41 +0000 birdcat 70437@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>If you don't have a jib or crane, you can also put the camera on a monopod or tripod held in the air (talk about building muscles!) and get some nice perspective shots</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/more-tricks-with-tripods#post-70423 Tue, 23 Aug 2011 17:22:06 +0000 vid-e-o-man 70423@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I have a  Manfrotto bought used on ebay with fluid head so no rubber band needed when I use it. I also have a consumer level tripod which has a center shaft that can be removed and becomes a monopod. I use it frequently as a 'poorman's steadicam. In fact our local botanical garden doesn't allow tripods so my monopod accompanies me there and with a little ingenuity works as steady as a tripod as well as a steadycam. Bracing the foot of the monopod against one of my feet and gripping the monopod shaft and something fixed allows a very steady base for the shot. Just pivoting the mono usually gives a pretty smooth pan. It takes a little practice for these techniques it but works pretty well and makes for light traveling. The monopod doesn't work quite as well as the tripod for the simulated dolly shot because it is difficult to keep the camcorder from rotating. Keep shooting. </p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/more-tricks-with-tripods#post-70421 Tue, 23 Aug 2011 16:16:28 +0000 composite1 70421@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>You're welcome Luis.</p> <p>Never needed the 'rubberband' because I tweak my 'pods so I can get a smooth pan. The 'two-legged' thing is cool if you've got a grip to hold onto them! My fav' is the 'pod as steadicam. I do that with my full-sized rig on occasion (builds the biceps rather nicely.)</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/more-tricks-with-tripods#post-70420 Tue, 23 Aug 2011 15:52:20 +0000 SargeHero 70420@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Thanks for sharing Composite1. The simulated dolly effect using only two legs of the tripod is simply amazing. I try it myself just now and it really gives some awesome perspective to the video (I will use that trick a lot). The rubber band trick does not work well with my tripod because the head is a little sturdy. </p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/more-tricks-with-tripods#post-70411 Tue, 23 Aug 2011 10:06:33 +0000 composite1 70411@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I've dropped a couple of vids which show innovative ways to use your tripod to get shots beyond the standard 'Stand and Pan', 'Stand and Tilt'. Here's Derek Beck with some 'Tripod Tricks' to add to the list of thing you can do with your tripod from dramatic tilt zooms to using your 'pod as a steadycam rig.</p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://vimeo.com/27069381">Tripod Trix</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/derekbeck">Derek Beck</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/tripod-help-suggestions#post-70105 Wed, 10 Aug 2011 23:51:32 +0000 David Forrester 70105@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Oops - it should have been the 701, not the 501.  I also have a monster Manfrotto at twice the weight.  When the shot absolutely has to be perfect with not jerks etc. this king wins all the time.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/what-is-a-good-tripod-choice-for-me#post-70103 Wed, 10 Aug 2011 23:29:56 +0000 David Forrester 70103@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I have used a Manfrotto 701  head and a good set of manfrotto aluminum sticks for 2 years.  It is lightweight enough and sturdy too for the 5D and Sony Z5.  The handle is too short (minor fix).  the performance is good everywhere, smooth in all directions.  But bump it a bit and camera shake happens.  Recommended.  Costs about $300 total.</p> <p>When it comes to real serious filming, I go big.  To the Manfrotto 36061 - at least I think that is the model number.  it is a monster equal to the Oconner.  And heavy and tall.  you could put an industrial TV camera on and your jib.  I can tell you, the control and results of the big one are evident.  Rock solid.  If that shot means anything to you, don't cheap out.  A lost shot is far too expensive to lose and not worth it.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/what-is-a-good-tripod-choice-for-me#post-70095 Wed, 10 Aug 2011 14:36:57 +0000 Charles Schultz 70095@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Will, the one thing you have to remember in purchasing a tripod that you plan to use with a crane is how much weight can it handle. You are not just looking at the weight of the crane itself but also the camera and counter weights, which can add quite a bit of weight to the overall crane. There is a DYI crane video on here that describes a very good tripod and it will hold quite a bit of weight. This is the link to it. http://www.videomaker.com/video/watch/tutorials/121/do-it-yourself-crane-tutorial/</p>