New tripod advise
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January 16, 2008 at 3:21 PM #43671
Binnz7dw
ParticipantHi all, I have read through a lot the forum topics on tripods and there was some great info there but some of the posts where fairly old. I have read that the 501 fluid head has been redesigned and is better than it used to be, has anyone used the new version, and if so, is the 503 still a much better head? Also, has anyone used one of the monopods with the legs that open up on the bottom, would they hold a xh-a1? Thanks for the help!
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January 16, 2008 at 3:45 PM #183052
Binnz7dw
ParticipantWas looking at BH and found this combo. Is there anything here that I should look out for? http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=523094&is=REG
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January 16, 2008 at 4:52 PM #183053
Anonymous
InactiveBinnz7dw,
Something good that the 503HDV (latest version of the 503) has is an illuminated bubble level. This is very useful indoors, as there usually isn’t that much light faling on the tripod. I’ve tried holding a flashlight between my chin and shoulder while adjusting the level with one hand and tightening the leveling ball with the other hand. Having an illuminated bubble level would be pure luxury. Also, I’ve read posts from 503-owners that the 503 has smoother starts than the 501.
Ken Hull
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January 16, 2008 at 5:09 PM #183054
Anonymous
InactiveI was just looking at that B&H page your post linked to. That tripod has a center post which allows getting up to 74″. That’s a nice feature not many tripods have. It does not have a leveling ball, which would have made setting up the tripod/camcorder a bit more convenient (not a show-stopper, though).
Ken
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January 16, 2008 at 5:11 PM #183055
Binnz7dw
ParticipantThanks Ken! One more question, for shooting events and weddings do you think it would be better to use a monopod with a fluid head on it or a shoulder support system. Would probably be easier to move around with the shoulder support but I have never used one and am not sure how steady they are. Any recommendations?
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January 16, 2008 at 5:25 PM #183056
Anonymous
InactiveI’ve never done a wedding, but I would think that the ceremony itself would require a tripod, while every thing else (including the reception) would be hand-held, shoulder-mounted (if that is an actual term), or monopod-mounted. BTW, while a fluid head would be great for a tripod, I think it wouldn’t be of any help on a monopod.
Ken
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January 16, 2008 at 5:39 PM #183057
Binnz7dw
ParticipantI use tripods on the stationary cameras but was wondering about the camera that I am operating and moving around with (sometimes in a hurry) I have been using a monopod without a head on it and I think there are sometimes when a head would be nice to have. I have never used a shoulder support and was curious as to how steady they are.
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