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Posted by PTravel on 04/08/07 02:23
Smarty, I got the model number wrong: it's a 700RC2.
Also, how about a good monopod? Would that work?
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> "Smarty" <nobody@nobody.com> wrote in message
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>> Thanks Steve and PTravel for your suggestions. I'm seeing a number of
>> Libec tripods starting at around $600 which weigh 5 or 6 pounds and
>> collapse down to about 2 foot length. Still too big, heavy, and expensive
>> for a 1 pound camcorder which fits in my coat pocket. The Bogen Manfrotto
>> with Rapid Connect plate (RC series) look better but have not found a
>> really small unit yet. Will continue to research this and thanks very
>> much for the tips.
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>> Smarty
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> Ah, you're looking for sticks, too. I have Manfrotto (or Bogen -- it's
> all the same, now) 3444D carbon fiber sticks. Weight is around 4 lbs,
> collapsed around 18" I think. The 3444D is a four-section tripod with
> quick locks, so it sets up quite quickly, goes quite tall (it has a center
> post) and was the lightest and smallest I could find that would support my
> VX2000. The RC72 was a good match for it (though I use a 3160 now). I
> understand that your camcorder is a 1-pound pocket deal, but it's hard to
> imagine a tripod smaller or lighter than the 3444D that would have
> sufficient rigidity to provide a good stable base. Is this something that
> you can use a different form of stabilization for, e.g. chest straps, one
> of those cords that you step and pull tight, etc.?
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>> "PTravel" <ptravel@travelersvideo.com> wrote in message
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>>> "Smarty" <nobody@nobody.com> wrote in message
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>>>>I am looking for a truly small and lightweight fluid head tripod to be
>>>>used with prosumer camcorders like the Sony HC3 and Canon HV10 / HV20. I
>>>>own larger tripods for bigger camcorders which are too bulky and heavy
>>>>for many types of uses, and would very much appreciate any thoughts on
>>>>what would be a good choice for something very small and portable.
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>>>> Many thanks,
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>>> I used a Bogen RC72 (I think that's the number) with my VX2000. It was
>>> the smallest and lightest fluid head I could find. I eventually dumped
>>> it because I needed a head I could also use with my still camera. It
>>> wasn't bad, though not as "fluid" as a good professional head.
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>>>> Smarty
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