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The-Rodent
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I just got a t2i and want a tripod for it where could i get a nice tripod for about 300-350 +k for help
Feb 6 2012 1:21AM
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eheath
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www.bhphotovideo.com


Manfrotto 701 head with 055 legs.
Feb 6 2012 1:26AM
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The-Rodent
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whats the difference between the 055xb legs or the 055xdb
Feb 6 2012 1:42AM
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The-Rodent
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Feb 6 2012 10:08AM
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Bmo.
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" Built on the same ergonomically improved design as the 055XPROB, but without the horizontal center column feature, the 055XB is lighter in weight and slightly more compact. The ergonomics of the leg angle release mechanism and the quick action leg locks themselves have also been greatly improved. The leg angle presets allow the camera to reach all intermediate heights from min-max extension."

just buy either one, and the 701 hdv head. a lot of us have that setup, and we all love it
Feb 6 2012 11:24AM
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steep
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What's the difference between the 701 and 501?
Feb 6 2012 1:51PM
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.cam.
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anybody know anything about the 502 head?
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=NavBar&A=getItemDetail&Q=&sku=827210&is=REG&si=rev#costumerReview
Feb 6 2012 1:54PM
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Bmo.
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501 is for heavier cameras i believe

^just looked it(502) up, looks sweet, dont know much about it
Feb 6 2012 2:04PM
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Don't waste your money on the Manfrotto 701/501. Libec LS22 is a much nicer head. As for legs, they're all pretty much the same stability-wise until you get to about the $700 range. Use whatever you like. I prefer surveying legs in this price range, as they're the most stable (they're just clunky).
Feb 6 2012 3:01PM
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steep
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Hm, I kinda wanna pick up the 502 after looking at it. Just need to find some decent legs for around 100$-150$.
Feb 6 2012 3:22PM
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blatt
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Might wanna consider the sachtler ace. Just got mine today, and I'll tell you right now it is much better than any manfrotto I've used!
Feb 6 2012 6:03PM
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The-Rodent
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link
Feb 6 2012 7:28PM
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http://lmgtfy.com/?q=Sachtler+ACE
Feb 6 2012 7:33PM
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BolderPro
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Im looking for tripods as well i am convinced the monfrotto 701hdv is the best head i just haven't found legs that have as good of reviews and there are so many but right now I'm looking at the 055 legs but what is the difference between the xd xdb xprob?

Feb 13 2012 5:51PM
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The-Rodent
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a kid already told me about 5 posts up
Feb 13 2012 7:33PM
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