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A.Eberhard
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Well I decided to peace on the idea of upgrading my hv30 since I don't want to drop too much money. Anyway I want to upgrade my tripod. Any recommendations for an hv30? Don't care about the weight, want a nice fluid head though. Looking to spend probably around $200.
Oct 19 2010 8:31PM
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miroz
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inb4 stuck up Steve.

Anyways, I've learned my lesson - you won't get much for $200. However, "much" is relative - you won't be hanging a big camera/moniter/adapter/lenses off your tripod.

My first real tripod was the 701HDV head with the 190XDB legs, and it worked fine for me with a DVX. Maybe I just don't know how a fluid "should" feel, but nonetheless it gave me smooth pans and was MUCH better than the one I head before.

It's not too expensive, just over 200 I think, so its in your range. Steve is going to come in here and bitch at me and say get something better but to be honest I was very happy with that one, even though he doesn't believe me.

Steve: don't worry I love you ♥
Oct 19 2010 8:37PM
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family_vacation
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I had the exact same setup with an hv30. It worked great.
Oct 19 2010 8:44PM
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A.Eberhard
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I was actually just looking at on b and h photo. Really leaning towards that.
Oct 19 2010 9:02PM
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ILoveOhio
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I could bitch at you......

nahhhhhh.

Go ahead and get the 701....

Just keep in mind that you'll end up spending money on a better tripod in the future if you stick with filming.
Oct 19 2010 9:27PM
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miroz
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wub you too!
Oct 19 2010 9:32PM
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.cam.
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http://www.lumieretech.com/store/product.php?productid=16189
http://cheesycam.com/hidden-treasure-awesome-video-fluid-head-717ah/
Oct 19 2010 9:35PM
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salomonskiier12
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hey I'm also in the market for a  new tripod too.  I film with a pana dv 500, and I'm looking for a small and light tripod that can fit into my dakine pack...is this realistic?  the one I had before was shitty but was small....any small tripods out there?
Oct 19 2010 9:36PM
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miroz
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...probably not. It'll probably stick out the top. When I had to strap my tripod (the one I was talking about above) to my cousin's Dakine pack, it went on the outside, and really only stayed there for groomers.
Oct 19 2010 10:28PM
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assface
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i have the 701hdv head with the 732letterletter tripod and its great
Oct 19 2010 11:37PM
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salomonskiier12
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its not awkward or anything to ski with?   What about weight? I found some manfrotto sticks, I think called the wilderness which seemed really small and light...
Heard anything about those?
Oct 20 2010 10:14AM
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miroz
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Well I mean, yeah, its awkward, but its a tripod, you know? Its main function is not to be tiny, its to support a camera and provide smooth movement. You won't either with a tiny tripod.
Oct 20 2010 10:21AM
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salomonskiier12
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Thats true.  I know that there is def the perfect tripod out there for my needs.  Something shortish, and relatively light.  I just cant seem to find it....
I mean I'm no Warren Miller, but I'm just looking  for a tripod to stabilize my shots and get a little bit more professional look. 

I have a huge bogen at home I can use, but it is very large and very heavy, and def not suitable for skiing(at least the shit I do....)
Oct 20 2010 11:18AM
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miroz
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Then because only you know what you need, and to be honest I'll probably keep recommending things that are a little above what you need (surprisingly enough, given my track record on tripod recommendations), look around. Check out B&H and see if there's anything good and small for cheap. Read reviews, ask questions.

Is this the type of thing you're looking for?
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/113833-REG/Cullmann_CU_2732.html#specifications

(Not my recommendation, just feeling it out).
Oct 20 2010 1:03PM
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dozerr
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this!
Oct 20 2010 6:56PM
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salomonskiier12
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I was hoping for something a bit more solid than that...but def somewhere in between that and like a bogen 190 possibly
Oct 21 2010 9:52AM
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miroz
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Alright man, then go around and find some - post em up and I'll/we'll let you know what I/we think.
Oct 21 2010 12:07PM
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