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Tripod Trouble, Please Help For Plus K++++++

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AK_Media
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Ok so I own a Canon 7D with a Tokina 11-16mm and a Canon 70-200mm. I bought a peice of shit tripod for 35 bucks in the beginning when I was shooting skiing and only owned the Tokina Lens, a fairly small lens. But when I got the 70-200mm, my shitty tripod was not cutting it at all. I've heard many opinions on different sticks and heads that would suit my camera and its set up on the internet shops, but I want to hear people's personal opinions on which combo of a head and a tripod legs I should purchase. So please post what you think is the best set up for my camera tripod wise. Thanks!
Sep 7 2011 6:13PM
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1337
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for a 70-200? Secced or Sachtler.
Sep 7 2011 6:28PM
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.cam.
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not to thread jsack but does anyone know anything about the vinten vision blue?
Sep 7 2011 6:35PM
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AK_Media
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thanks, k+
Sep 7 2011 6:51PM
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freestyledork
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I have a manfrotto 501HD and I like it for what it is.. pretty cheap and gets the job done.. for legs I have a silk set of aluminum clamp type legs. whole set up about $200. If your interested I can do some pans and send to you.
Sep 7 2011 7:30PM
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1337
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I hear they are pretty good actually
Sep 7 2011 7:34PM
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1337
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but they use friction drag as opposed to stopped drag i believe (not too familiar with lingo) but its something to think about.
Sep 7 2011 7:36PM
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AK_Media
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word, u dont have to go through the trouble of making some pan shots, thanks for the input
Sep 7 2011 8:11PM
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AK_Media
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how about the kesseler crane, hercules set up, the hercules head v.2 and its tripod, or is that over kill

Sep 7 2011 8:17PM
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Jacuse
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I work with tom guilmette and he swears by it, then again he is sponsored by them
Sep 7 2011 8:27PM
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AK_Media
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yeah but should I drop 1k on a tripod set up, and I think its even more then that because i dont think a quick release plate is included. But then again I want to get a pocket dolly they sell, and if I get a regular tripod, I'll need a mono pod to support the dolly. So is it worth to just go decked out kesseler. It's so damn expensive though
Sep 7 2011 8:30PM
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Jacuse
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i'm no expert on tripods but I do know that kesseler makes real high quality stuff that will last you a long time. You may also want to check out the Sachtler FSB4.

As several people on here will tell you, it is very much worth dishing out the cash for a quality tripod.
Sep 7 2011 8:48PM
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AK_Media
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I could imagine that to be very true
Sep 7 2011 8:49PM
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1337
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yes. for that price range, secced dv4 head with the standard legs, and mid level spreader. about $750? shipped to the us

http://www.tripodmarket.com
Sep 7 2011 8:55PM
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AK_Media
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http://www.tripodmarket.com/secced-reach-2-atlas-2-professional-video-tripod-kit.html
670$$$ right here
Sep 7 2011 8:59PM
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1337
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thats the one I have, love it so far
Sep 7 2011 9:19PM
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AK_Media
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what ru shooting with, my camera weight with my heaviest lens is around 3kg. I need smooth pans with that weight
Sep 7 2011 9:43PM
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1337
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shot it both with a hvx200, and a 5d mkII with a 70-200 2.8 IS I. It creates AMAZINGLY smooth pans and tilts. see my latest video, the whaleback stuff was all shot on it
Sep 7 2011 10:19PM
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AK_Media
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word, looks very flowy, last question is have u ever used a dolly, becuz thats my next purchase after a tripod, and i need to know if the tripod will hold up well with it
Sep 7 2011 10:43PM
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I have used a dolly, and I'd suggest a BEARING slider instead. much easier to set up, control, and are smoother and more portable.
Sep 7 2011 10:56PM
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.cam.
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I think he is referring to the kessler pocket dolly. That is a bearing slider correct?
Sep 7 2011 10:57PM
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1337
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oohh i see now. I believe it is
Sep 7 2011 11:07PM
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AK_Media
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yeah no it is, one of the best around with a crank for an even motion. But i wanna know how it will set on these legs, like if the tripod will tip over with the weight of the dolly/camera. I guess I'll just have to find out, thanks for all the help, much appreciated
Sep 8 2011 5:59PM
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