Which tripod to get for my needs?

Vitaliy_Kiselev

@yoclay

Just film all the process :-) If it uses cartridges it must be easy to assembly.
As it is very interesting to see cheapest Vitec-O'Connor head inside.

yoclay

I wouldn't need to re-grease after?

Vitaliy_Kiselev

@yoclay
Last time I checked you talked about fluid cartridges :-)
So, I do not know why you need to re-grease anything :-)
Normally, counter balance mechanizm and spring are easy to see after even initial disassembly steps.

stoney

It's not just counterbalance. Quick release compatibility, slider integration, etc. After trying out 3 cheap tripods, I sold all. Still hard to make up the mind.

Vitaliy_Kiselev

Quick release compatibility - this is not really a problem.
Slider integration - can you provide mroe details what you mean under this?

brianluce

I love my slider but I don't think I'd base a tripod selection on how compatible it is with a slider.

stoney

I meant a sturdy tripod that can support a slider firmly. Prolly it depends on length of the slider, too. I've seen some people getting new tripods for better sliding movement.

Vitaliy_Kiselev

OK.
You mean good legs.
I dount that anything can compete with Weifeng CT legs in their price range.
They are really solid things.

But any slider will be running better if you use two good tripods.

stoney

I can't carry two tripods :(

CT-7402 & FC-04H look great. Hmmm... 4 times more expensive than my previous crappy tripod.

http://www.personal-view.com/talks/discussion/1325/special-deals-weifeng-carbon-video-tripods-and-monopods/p1

How to attach slider on the tripod? Any example please?

Vitaliy_Kiselev

>How to attach slider on the tripod? Any example please?

You mean this?

stoney

Thanks. I like the simple setup. But no need to disassemble the head? I mean that looks so simple that I'm like... wtf?

Vitaliy_Kiselev

Why do you need to disassembly the head?
Despite any tripod such setup is always worse than two tripods.
So, if you want only slider solution it is much better to get two photo-like carbon tripods and 717AH heads.
It is simply physics.
But as standalone tripods they are no competition for good video carbon legs and FC-HDSLR head.

stoney

I was thinking about this

But I guess it wouldn't be necessary to disassemble the head if the legs are strong enough.

Vitaliy_Kiselev

@stonebat

I think it is Vitec/Manfrotto part sold separately, not the disassembled head :-)
Head has big advantages, as possible angles are much larger.
You can just use 717 head and modify it with large levers to lock it as hell.
7060 head is also very good option is this regard.
I think I could talk about such modified head.

stoney

Definitely I prefer fewer parts to carry. If the head can hold the slider tight, that's great. Thanks!!!

brianluce

I used to use a tripod and monopod for my Igus. Now I just don't bother and use a pair of 2x6 wood blocks.

stoney

How do you control the height? Chop the woods on the fly? :)

Vitaliy_Kiselev

@stonebat

Get the Nest tripod, and elevator column for it :-) It also can be veyr low (about 20cm).
It is also very decent video tripod legs.

bubba

Yep!
You're the man!

LPowell

@stonebat
With my aluminum slider, I use a pair of Manfrotto 190XDB aluminum tripods:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=&sku=479933&Q=&is=REG&A=details

For a low angle ground shot, you can spread the tripod legs wide angle. To get down really low, you can either saw off the lower end of the center columns, or get a pair of low angle adapters:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/325233-REG/Manfrotto_190LAA_190LLA_Low_Angle_Adapter.html

tida

Why not simply using a height adjustment Keyboard Stand for a slider. It's cheap and you will find some with reasonable quality.

brianluce

@tida
That sounds interesting. Got a link to the one youre using? You have the Igus? like this?
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?is=REG&sku=298200&Q=&O=&A=details
I got tired of all the hardware and fittings DSLR's require, so that's why I started just using wooded blocks, so if I can't make my slider work with them, I don't use the slider. It's a frill piece any how.

tida

@brianluce

I use a igus slider and a similar like this:
http://www.amazon.com/Pyle-PKS20-Double-Braced-Keyboard/dp/B002PAW5JW

It's very stable and can be hight adjusted quite easiliy. I sold approx 30 EUR. I did connect it only on one side as distance is changed.

Vitaliy_Kiselev

Yep.
But this thing is very hard touse if you have non-flat floor or shoot in real situations outside.

tida

@Vitaliy_Kiselev that's right - three legs are stable anything else will be always unstable ..... It's not convinient for outdoor shooting

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