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Looking for a decent, fluid head tripod. Any ideas?

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FatWhore
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Just looking for a new, inexpensive fluid head tripod because mine just got stolen! Thugs got no respect for the filmers! Just kidding, but seriously any help would be AWESOME.

Heres what Im looking at: http://www.amazon.com/Ravelli-AVTP-Professional-Camera-Tripod/dp/B00139W0XM/ref=sr_1_6?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1325981148&sr=1-6

Perviously, I had a Velbom c500. Nice tripod, but there was a little jerk and it was a little tight (GIGGITY!)

Jan 7 2012 10:38PM
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MLeone
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Just look through threads there are so many threads with this exact same subject. If you want an inexpensive fluid tripod the least expensive one that's even worth getting is the manfrotto 701 with the legs kit..
Jan 8 2012 9:27AM
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FatWhore
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Thats wayy to expensiveee, I'm trying to keep it under 120
Jan 8 2012 10:51AM
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FatWhore
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I was looking at this one as well: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&SID=&sku=243272&AID=10655283&PID=3741077&is=REG&A=details&Q=#pr-header-243272

Jan 8 2012 11:32AM
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MLeone
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That's the minimum requirement for smooth panning, hdslr setups aren't just the body and a kit lens with a wal mart tripod. You needed to be prepared to spend $1000 minimum to make your setup worthit. Just wait till you can get the manfrotto
Jan 8 2012 11:38AM
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MLeone
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That's the minimum requirement for smooth panning, hdslr setups aren't just the body and a kit lens with a wal mart tripod. You needed to be prepared to spend $1000 minimum to make your setup worthit. Just wait till you can get the manfrotto
Jan 8 2012 11:38AM
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[J_Gasper]
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I had this head back a few months ago. http://www.linkdelight.com/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&page=shop.product_details&flypage=shop.flypage&product_id=2124

Only reason I got rid of it was because of the quick release mechanism was shit. You couldn't change batteries without taking the plate off. I know I am going to get hated on for this, but IMO this head is overall better then the Manfrotto 701. I have used them both for many shoots. I have never used the Weifeng 717 on the hill though. It seems to be much sturdier. It is a bit stiffer, but for me, thats a good thing. The arm on it can be extended to a long length. I just overall liked it more. Theres a kit on amazon where you can get it with legs. The legs are terrible, but could get by on a budget. Its around $130 for the head and legs. If you can save up some more money, I would recommend buying the 717 head, then buying Manfrotto 055XB legs, or even 190 legs. Its just the legs with the Weifeng 717 aren't good at all.
Jan 8 2012 12:09PM
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123+ski
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I would say the 701 with a bowl is pretty much the minimum, but I have heard good things about how for the price, the weifeng 717 may be a little better. for your budget, this is probably the best you can get unless you find a legit deal on a used one

this:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Pro-Heavy-Duty-Video-Tripod-Fluid-Drag-Head-Kits-WF717A-/360335752716?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item53e5af3e0c#ht_3908wt_1327

or this:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Heavy-Duty-Video-Tripod-Fluid-Drag-Head-NEW-WF717-/320731310161?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4aad136851#ht_3325wt_1327
Jan 8 2012 12:13PM
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FatWhore
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Are you kidding me! $1000 for a tripod. Bro I'm 14!
Jan 8 2012 12:28PM
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FatWhore
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Out of the ones you recommend, this one looks like a great option for me: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Heavy-Duty-Video-Tripod-Fluid-Drag-Head-NEW-WF717-/320731310161?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4aad136851#ht_3325wt_1413

One last question though, I've seen a lot of dub handled tripods like this one: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&SID=&sku=243272&AID=10655283&PID=3741077&is=REG&A=details&Q=#pr-header-243272

Is there any need for it?
Jan 8 2012 12:35PM
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NJurkiewicz
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He wasn't referring to the tripod being a $1000 he was saying your whole kit to be somewhat decent and produce good footage should be $1000. Like lenses, bodies, batteries, sd cards, tripods, etc... Should come out to a total of $1000 or more.
Jan 8 2012 12:36PM
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MLeone
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thank you hahaha
Jan 8 2012 12:39PM
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FatWhore
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Ohh thanks for clearing that up. Well right now my set up is at almost $900 and all I have is a T3i with kit lens, 2 16gb mem cards, a camera handle, and cases.

To improve my set up I'm looking at all of this.

Fisheye: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?is=REG&sku=769428&Q=&O=&A=detailsv

Rode Mic: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0007U9SOC/ref=pd_lpo_k2_dp_sr_1?pf_rd_p=486539851&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B004K8WPUQ&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=1FBE2PA0H45890RR1FCP

More Batteries (Either The Legit Canons for $50: http://www.amazon.com/Canon-LP-E8-Battery-Digital-Cameras/dp/B00393THEK/ref=sr_1_cc_1?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1326044795&sr=1-1-catcorr , or the 3 market ones for $10 each: http://www.amazon.com/EOS-Rebel-Digital-Battery-Lithium-Ion/dp/B004NEJ7HQ)

And as you all know a new tripod

Ideas about all this gear would be AWESOME! Karma points boost as well
Jan 8 2012 12:51PM
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MLeone
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sell your kit lens and get a tamron 17-50
Jan 8 2012 1:04PM
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