Marco Leavitt Posted January 20, 2005 Share Posted January 20, 2005 So far, we've only shot video for our short films, and I'm desparately in the market for a real tripod. Eventually we want to shoot Super 16 for some projects, and it would be nice to be able to use one tripod for both. I've been looking at the Vinten Vision 3 for some time -- http://tinyurl.com/5uyxl -- because it is designed to be used with camcorders in a wide range of weights. Is there any reason that this tripod wouldn't also be ideal for film, assuming the camera was light enough? The Eclair ACL is within its weight range, even with 400' mags. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Chris Keth Posted January 20, 2005 Premium Member Share Posted January 20, 2005 So far, we've only shot video for our short films, and I'm desparately in the market for a real tripod. Eventually we want to shoot Super 16 for some projects, and it would be nice to be able to use one tripod for both. I've been looking at the Vinten Vision 3 for some time -- http://tinyurl.com/5uyxl -- because it is designed to be used with camcorders in a wide range of weights. Is there any reason that this tripod wouldn't also be ideal for film, assuming the camera was light enough? The Eclair ACL is within its weight range, even with 400' mags. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> It's a pretty good tripod, our equipment cage just got a few. The one I had had no liquid in the head's bubble level, but I'm sure that was a fluke and it's being fixed as we speak, probably. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cineshooter Posted January 20, 2005 Share Posted January 20, 2005 strictly a personal opinion (not looking to get sued) I hate Vinten.....never used one that I thought was worth a half a pack of Lucky's..... I like ..... O'Connor, Satchler, Cartoni....never been burned JD www.cineshooter.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marco Leavitt Posted January 20, 2005 Author Share Posted January 20, 2005 JD, What don't you like about them? I've heard nothing but good things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cineshooter Posted January 21, 2005 Share Posted January 21, 2005 pan and tilt drags seem to be sticky not so smooth the locks seem to go bad not enough drag settings heavy for the weight the head can handle not the easiest to balance I just never liked them.... whether they be studio peds or field tripods JD www.cineshooter.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Daniel J. Ashley-Smith Posted January 21, 2005 Share Posted January 21, 2005 Manfrotto are very good. For a real descent tripod your looking at roughly £1000/£1500. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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