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Posted by Smarty on 04/09/07 02:49
Thanks PTravel for this excellent suggestion. The 700RC2 looks very light,
small, and exceptionally low priced, and I am very interested. I'm thinking
of using this with the legs offered in this combination:
http://www.opticsplanet.net/bogen-view-fiber-kit-700rc2-055mfv.html
The carbon fiber weight advantage is attractive, and the collapsed size is
reasonable. I might see if a 4 section leg design might allow me to collapse
down to something closer to 18 inches. This one at 28 inches is a bit
unwieldy for travel.
Thanks again!
Smarty
"PTravel" <ptravel@travelersvideo.com> wrote in message
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> Smarty, I got the model number wrong: it's a 700RC2.
>
> Also, how about a good monopod? Would that work?
>
> "PTravel" <ptravel@travelersvideo.com> wrote in message
> news:57r05rF2ellvpU1@mid.individual.net...
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>> "Smarty" <nobody@nobody.com> wrote in message
>> news:SLCdnSmkAf86o4XbnZ2dnUVZ_hOdnZ2d@adelphia.com...
>>> 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.
>>>
>>> Smarty
>>
>> 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.?
>>
>>>
>>>
>>> "PTravel" <ptravel@travelersvideo.com> wrote in message
>>> news:57qb43F2drap5U1@mid.individual.net...
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>>>> "Smarty" <nobody@nobody.com> wrote in message
>>>> news:1LqdnX_XyreST4rbnZ2dnUVZ_vCknZ2d@adelphia.com...
>>>>>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.
>>>>>
>>>>> Many thanks,
>>>>
>>>> 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.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Smarty
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