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Best Tripod for 350$! +K for help!

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cwillygood
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Hey guys im sorry if this is a repost but i need a tripod, right now i only have 350$ and dont have any sort of income right now to spend much more, i obviously want one that is nice and smooth and sturdy legs.

I have a t2i( just like everyone haha) and probably wont be putting to much other weight on it besides a mic.


so i was looking at the manfrotto 701hdv wuth 055xv legs

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/611515-REG/Manfrotto_701HDV_055XV_701HDV_055XV_Mini_Pro_View.html


if anyone has any other suggestions i would love to hear them! +K of course


I am aware i will have to invest in a really good one someday but i need one to last the winter
Dec 1 2011 4:29PM
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messplay
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if you really need one to last the winter, do you really want to blow all the money that you have right now on a 501?

how much filming do you plan on doing? you get what you pay for essentially, just like with anything but for a tripod, you're going to be spending a minimum of $450 for something that will be very stable and ultimately last you years..

setting wind factors aside, you are only shooting with a t2i and an occasional mic yes? maybe a telephoto...i'd get something that is a little more basic let's say around $150 tops. you can find some great heavy legs for that which will hold you over for the winter, then in a few months step up and get something that will last like the ace or fsb4. just my thought
Dec 1 2011 4:36PM
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messplay
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im an idiot. the 701 will definitely be a good tripod for now if you are looking to invest in something better in the near future. if you specifically set aside the funds for just a tripod nad $350 is what you have - buy it.
Dec 1 2011 4:43PM
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cwillygood
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Haha thanks man....I'll def invest in one someday but I need some other things first...like lenses....+k thanks
Dec 1 2011 4:58PM
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eheath
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You will be fine with a 701/501 setup just like everyone else, unless you're serious an fsb4 isn't needed really, i know landis and other hype up the fsb4 as like a minimum and its not at all, a 701/501 head is perfectly fine for a dslr setup.
Dec 1 2011 5:13PM
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SSteezle
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threads, i'm looking for a tripod setup as well
Dec 1 2011 5:15PM
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cwillygood
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Thank you eheath
Dec 1 2011 5:21PM
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S.C
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701 head, 055 legs. Don't get the xv legs, those are the same as the 055xb legs, just $30 more and green. If u want something burlier/more fluid go for a 503 setup with used old bogen legs. Don't go with the 50, just trust me
Dec 1 2011 6:12PM
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.cam.
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Found this today and have never heard of this head. Does anyone know how good it is (relative to a 501 head)?
Dec 2 2011 10:39PM
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.cam.
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whoops forgot the link http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/831727-REG/Manfrotto_055X_3_Section_Aluminum_Tripod.html
Dec 2 2011 10:44PM
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eheath
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Dunno anything about that tripod, ive never heard of it before.
Dec 2 2011 10:50PM
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Bmo.
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so im going with the 701, and now i need help with legs. which legs will be solid even with a slider mounted with a t2i+canon 17-40mm on the end? also want something that could possibly support a light DIY jib crane. +k for help. looking at this just for the legs http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bogen-Manfrotto-3046-Tripod-3433-501-Fluid-Head-Professional-Tripod-/270866455591?pt=US_Tripods&hash=item3f10e61c27#ht_500wt_1282
Dec 4 2011 6:31PM
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the.cheat
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sell me that head if you get it.
Dec 4 2011 6:51PM
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Bmo.
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haha will do
Dec 4 2011 6:52PM
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cwillygood
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i just ordered the 701hdv with 055xv legs, it was around 330$ and i feel was a decent choice, to the guy above iv heard good things about the 055xv legs to that might be an option
Dec 4 2011 6:54PM
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the.cheat
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really let me know. ive got decent legs, but my head blows hardcore.
Dec 4 2011 7:06PM
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123+ski
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http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/619401-REG/Manfrotto_by_Bogen_Imaging_701HDV_547BK_701HDV_547BK_Video_Tripod_System.html

or

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/619404-REG/Manfrotto_501HDV_547BK_501HDV_547BK_Video_Tripod.html

both of these have 75mm bowls, which is definitely something you want to have, makes it much easier to balance quickly
Dec 5 2011 2:26PM
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[~_~]
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It's only a minimum if you're shooting long focal lengths. If you're keeping it under 100mm and aren't doing any diagonal pans, anything will work really.
Dec 5 2011 2:43PM
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Bmo.
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Need some advice and quickly!
I have a 701 hdv head and will be mounting a Canon T2i with canon 17-40mm. Will these legs work ok?
ik a lot of people say go with the 055 legs but i cant really afford them right now. shoud i save up or buy those^ for like $50?
Dec 8 2011 11:46PM
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cwillygood
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i just got the 701 with the 055xv legs and i think they were worth it, there pretty darn sturdy, but i wouldnt go with anything less than them if you know what i mean
Dec 9 2011 6:33AM
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[J_Gasper]
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my same setup. I love it
Dec 9 2011 6:52AM
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cwillygood
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Its pretty awesome
Dec 9 2011 3:27PM
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Bmo.
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shoot, i ordered the 3001 legs with a crappy ball head for 50. im gonna use the head on my slider, and put my 701 hdv on the 3001 legs. i feel like it should be fine, as not much weight is going on em. if i dont love them then ill dump em back on ebay and get the 055 legs. alls i need now is a rode videomic and my setup will be complete!
Dec 9 2011 3:32PM
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cwillygood
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The 055 legs are very solid
Dec 9 2011 8:12PM
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