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Tripod help

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Sean.
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alright ns, i have searched it a lot and i am still a little bit confused on what to get... please help me

Budget: $600

Use: 50/50 Camera to Video

I would like to know what legs and head would be best for me. please people. K+ for help.

Jun 25 2011 8:19PM
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@ScubaSteve
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what camera set-up are you using?
Jun 25 2011 8:33PM
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Sean.
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I have a canon 60d.
Jun 25 2011 8:38PM
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@ScubaSteve
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i would get something like a manfrotto 701hdv and 055xb/190 legs.
or those amazon/ebay tripods are like $150, have heard great results with those.
Jun 25 2011 8:40PM
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HeadyTopper
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i had the same questions, here's my tripod help thread

Jun 25 2011 8:55PM
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S.C
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There's a great 503 setup being sold on here for only $325- I'd check that out
Jun 26 2011 1:27PM
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deleted2
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his budget is 600$ i don't see why the hell you guys are telling him to get a manfrotto you might be able to get a used sachtler for that price
Jun 26 2011 1:52PM
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1337
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this. Check DVXuser and see if anyone is selling something in that price range.

You could also check out this:

https://newschoolers.com/ns/forums/readthread/thread_id/625917/

I made a system up for about $500 shipped, looked really solid
Jun 26 2011 1:53PM
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1337
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specifically, this one:

http://www.tripodmarket.com/secced-reach-1-atlas-1-professional-video-tripod-kit.html
Jun 26 2011 1:54PM
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