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[J_Gasper]
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i know there have been alot of threads on this, but couldnt really find the answers i needed. So first of all, Im kinda on a tight budget and need a good tripod. I was looking at the Manfrotto 701 fluid head and the 190 or 055 legs, but not really looking to drop 300+ on a tripod. Are there any other good tripods that i could keep under 200 bucks. Also, if i were to end up getting the manfrotto stuff, would the 055 XB legs be a significant difference over the 190 legs?
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Apr 29 2011 9:25PM
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[J_Gasper]
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and i would be using a t2i.
Apr 29 2011 9:30PM
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Bryan*
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Great tripod for the money... its bulky and heavy but indestructible.


http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003UOMWUY/ref=pd_lpo_k2_dp_sr_2?pf_rd_p=486539851&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B001T7IR1M&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=1XK0DA668S48ZMG2PMZA
Apr 29 2011 9:52PM
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A tripod is a system that you dont want to cheap out on. Its going to last a hell of a lot longer than your camera and you want something decent. Start saving up and then buy a nice sachtler or libec system, it will be money worth spending
Apr 29 2011 9:58PM
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LC.
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190 legs are totally shitty. 055 legs are just pretty shitty. Seriously, save up for a few more months and buy some Benro legs and a good head (spend more on the head than the legs).
Apr 30 2011 2:36AM
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eheath
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yeah, suprisingly it has taken 3 years for my 190 legs to finally shit out, they still work but damn theyre annoying
Apr 30 2011 3:32AM
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canterbury
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what's wrong with the 055xb legs? i have them and no real complaints so far
Apr 30 2011 7:19AM
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eheath
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It all depends on the user, if you baby your cheap tripod legs they last but as soon as you become careless, they fall apart.
Apr 30 2011 8:57AM
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[~_~]
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With video cameras you can get away with crappy tripods (Manfrotto), but the telescopic potential of DSLRs requires a much more stable tripod system. If you buy $500 tripods, I guarantee you will be replacing them every two years, which will cost you much more in the long run.
Apr 30 2011 2:52PM
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wynnyk
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did the metal angle lock tabs snap? that's what happened on one of my legs.
Apr 30 2011 3:00PM
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[J_Gasper]
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what does everyone think about this tripod? really not looking to spend a ton on a tripod with my budget.
Apr 30 2011 4:19PM
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Bryan*
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this edit was filmed with that tripod...


Filmed and Edited by Chris DeJohn

Additional filming Bryan Jones



Apr 30 2011 9:46PM
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Bryan*
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embed fail.... link...

http://vimeo.com/20316598
Apr 30 2011 9:47PM
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horner
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Search craigslist and ebay and buy used. You'll get a nicer tripod for less. Buying used hardware is a good idea.
May 1 2011 11:16AM
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.cam.
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I have done a fair amount of research and decided to get this one. i am going to order tonight. I am going to get this onehttp://www.amazon.com/DMKFoto-Professional-Video-Tripod-System/dp/B001BQ3PVI/ref=sr_1_120?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1303690607&sr=1-120
or this one
http://www.amazon.com/DMKFoto-Professional-Black-Tripod-System/dp/B001C1M5MM/ref=sr_1_6?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1294803976&sr=1-6

heres a test with a similar camera http://www.amazon.com/DMKFoto-Professional-Black-Tripod-System/dp/B001C1M5MM/ref=sr_1_6?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1294803976&sr=1-6
May 1 2011 12:18PM
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[J_Gasper]
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the second one looks pretty nice
May 1 2011 3:47PM
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Bryan*
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that is the same head as the one i showed you different legs im pretty sure...
May 1 2011 11:16PM
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.cam.
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pretty much. i think the one you posted is a bowl mount or whatever the hell they are called and the one i posted screws on.
May 1 2011 11:22PM
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KarmaInitiative
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This happened to me, i had only had my tripod a couple weeks and b&h hooked me up with a replacement.
May 2 2011 2:34PM
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