Hi everyone,
another novice brain picking question about tripod heads and quick release systems so I'll try to keep it short and sweet.
Ok so I wanted to get a Miller DS10 tripod fluid head kit for my GH1 because I mainly do video but it might be overkill. It was suggested that I should probably start off on the lower end of the price range to really learn the needs and limitations of my equipment first.
Liked the gitzo GT2541EX because of the articulation but still expensive. I have now settled for the Manfrotto 190CXPro3 (more stable than 4?) which is similar but at about 1/2 the price.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produ...190CXPRO4_4_Section_Carbon_Fiber.html#reviews
Fluid Heads
Have decided on the Manfrotto 701HDV to keep weight minimal as it will be my travel kit. Will also work well for a glidecam setup too because of its weight.
Ballhead vs 3way pan tilt.
Pan tilt seems quite sturdy and safe but real fiddly to use so I am leaning towards a ballhead setup that can easily accommodate an 85mm or 100mm lens + tubes as well as a heavier camera in the future. The ball head also allows me to chose the quick release system correct unlike the 3way? Any recommendations as there's too much to choose from. What do you guys think of this funny contraption?
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/303591-REG/Manfrotto_322RC2_322RC2_Grip_Action_Ballhead.html
Quick Release Systems.
Whats the difference between say a Manfrotto 323RC2 wedge plate style vs an Acraswiss clamp type like this other than price? Is one better than the other?
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/651595-REG/Acratech_2173_2173_Camera_Plate.html
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/554141-REG/Manfrotto_323_323_RC2_System_Quick.html
I just want to invest in a system I can use forever on ball heads, fluid heads, steady cam setups and those macro rail thingys.
Any help would be greatly appreciated! I spend too much time on the net reading reviews that I confuse myself.
Cheers.
another novice brain picking question about tripod heads and quick release systems so I'll try to keep it short and sweet.
Ok so I wanted to get a Miller DS10 tripod fluid head kit for my GH1 because I mainly do video but it might be overkill. It was suggested that I should probably start off on the lower end of the price range to really learn the needs and limitations of my equipment first.
Liked the gitzo GT2541EX because of the articulation but still expensive. I have now settled for the Manfrotto 190CXPro3 (more stable than 4?) which is similar but at about 1/2 the price.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produ...190CXPRO4_4_Section_Carbon_Fiber.html#reviews
Fluid Heads
Have decided on the Manfrotto 701HDV to keep weight minimal as it will be my travel kit. Will also work well for a glidecam setup too because of its weight.
Ballhead vs 3way pan tilt.
Pan tilt seems quite sturdy and safe but real fiddly to use so I am leaning towards a ballhead setup that can easily accommodate an 85mm or 100mm lens + tubes as well as a heavier camera in the future. The ball head also allows me to chose the quick release system correct unlike the 3way? Any recommendations as there's too much to choose from. What do you guys think of this funny contraption?
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/303591-REG/Manfrotto_322RC2_322RC2_Grip_Action_Ballhead.html
Quick Release Systems.
Whats the difference between say a Manfrotto 323RC2 wedge plate style vs an Acraswiss clamp type like this other than price? Is one better than the other?
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/651595-REG/Acratech_2173_2173_Camera_Plate.html
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/554141-REG/Manfrotto_323_323_RC2_System_Quick.html
I just want to invest in a system I can use forever on ball heads, fluid heads, steady cam setups and those macro rail thingys.
Any help would be greatly appreciated! I spend too much time on the net reading reviews that I confuse myself.
Cheers.