Posted by Bill Farnsworth on 10/20/05 21:06

"bo peep" <cowartmisc1@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> Tripods are one of those items which last & last & last - I have one
> which I bought more than 40 years ago, and it is still quite useable.
> So, I would suggest that you get a used one off of Ebay. I just did a
> scan there and got over 5,000 matches on the word "tripod", and the
> prices seem to be very low.
>
> John Cowart
>
Unfortunately, good "fluid heads" that can cost up to $5000 don't usually
last that long and will require servicing at some point, be it preventive
maintenance or repairs. This is especially true when the equipment has been
in the possession of more than one user.
It never ceases to amaze me how many people will pan or tilt a head with one
or more axis locked or partially locked off.

If you camera is very light, I would recommend a head and tripod system that
has a bit of weight to it. (Somewhere in the neighborhood of 6 to eight
pounds) This can help keep everything on the ground when making fast pans.

The Bogan Manfrotto stuff is a pretty good way to go.

Bill F.
www.billfarnsworthvideo.com

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