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Posted by Bill Farnsworth on 12/15/05 16:58
"midiguitar" <midiguitar@gmail.com> wrote in message
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>I recently received an older aluminum Hot-pod cheap off ebay..
>
> Ok, with that said, I don't have very much left for a head.
>
> Will something older from O'Connor, Vinten, Manfrotto work?
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> Will an adapter for my current Manfrotto head destroy my image? AKA
> Tight Cheap ass Frankenstein?
>
>
> I know they have an adapter that will allow my current "Professional"
> Manfrotto 501 head adapt to the Hot-Pod, but I'm really thinking about
> something used professional a little older for 100mm bowl..
>
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> SO yeah, I want the most bang for the buck and went used E-bay!
>
> But I did get 100mm Bowl!
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> So now what Head?
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> This will be for lighter PD-150 DVCAM cameras.
>
> Thanks very much for your kind advice as I am just starting to learn
> about 100mm supports.
>
> (I'm not asking to buy used gear, just asking what used gear to buy
> please don't contact me with offers to sell)
>
>
> Thank you very kindly in advance as I am only seeking advice..
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> I have seen 100mm heads for $200 to $350 used and new.
>
What do you really care what your rig looks like? It's the performance that
counts.
You won't find a 100mm based Sachtler, O'Connor (my favorite), Miller or
Vinten fluid head for three hundred and fifty bucks that doesn't need at
least five hundred bucks worth of repair, and a door to door two week turn
around time.
Don't even consider buying an old O'Connor 30. You would be better off with
a new high end Manfrotto for the same money.
An old O'Connor 50D would be a total waste because the non adjustable spring
counterbalance is WAY to much for a lightweight camera like the PD150.
I know the Sachtler hot pod will accept at least an O'Connor 1030, because
just last week I saw one on a hot pod.
Get a good Manfrotto.
Bill F.
www.billfarnsworthvideo.com
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