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Posted by Steve Guidry on 12/19/05 16:27
Hold 'er there Bill on the pricing assertions . . .
I've bought two O'Connor model 30 heads on eBay for well under his limit.
Both are still in weekly use, after about 3 years.
The only thing I don't like about the '30s is the fact that they never seem
to come with the arms, and they cost $100 or more from the factory.
Steve
"Bill Farnsworth" <bill.farnsworth@verizon.net> wrote in message
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> "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?
> >
> > 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..
> >
> >
> > SO yeah, I want the most bang for the buck and went used E-bay!
> >
> > But I did get 100mm Bowl!
> >
> > So now what Head?
> >
> > 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..
> >
> > 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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