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Choose Tripod A or B...That Easy!

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S.C
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I am looking at these two tripods. Both have the same head, but different legs.

I can for sure afford the cheaper one, and could maybe stretch to the more expensive one

Which would you get if you were me? (consider the price difference)

A: $984 http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/601882-REG/Sachtler_0373_0373_FSB_4_Aluminum_Tripod.html

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B: $836 http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/601879-REG/Sachtler_0372_0372_FSB_4_Aluminum_Tripod.html

It looks to me that for $150 more I get everything the same, but the tripod can fold down to a length of just under 5" shorter. Worth it? IMO no, but I'd like to get some other opinions
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.cam.
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B
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S.C
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ALSO: Note that I want this tripod to last me many many years. Through the rest of high school and at least some of college
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Jacuse
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I'd think an fsb 4 would last you a good 15 years at least. As for what one to get...I don't know enough about tripod legs to recommend one.
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blatt
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B, save yourself some cash. I would only say A if landis can justify A's sticks.
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S.C
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landis said B, I PM'd him
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blatt
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then b it is! boom. Think once I get the $$$, I will also be picking up B. I just can't go til january without a tripod; big essential for what I do.
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S.C
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yea thats exactly how I am, especially since i cant stand glidecams
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blatt
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I love glidecamming, but it's not practical for powder or an entire edit
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S.C
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for sure. If i didn't use a tripod almost exclusively to get my shots I could in no way justify paying so much for one. I might get a pocket dolly eventually, but other than that, im set as far as stabilization.
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