Posted by Smarty on 11/03/05 19:25

Thanks Bernie and Steve,

A little research on this Vinten item convinced me that it would be an
excellent choice were it not for the availability (here in the U.S.) and
also the price if shipped from the U.K. (roughly $550).

I have seen references to a Manfrotto (Bogen) fluid head tripod selling for
about $300 at http://www.adorama.com/BG3221WN501.html and there are
apparently less expensive ones as well.

Should I avoid these $300 and below tripods in favor of the recommended $550
and above products?

It's really difficult to assess how much benefit to expect by doubling the
cost. Both choices seem sturdy (since they claim to support the camcorder
weight easily) and both seem relatively light-weight as well.

I still don't quite get it.

Thanks again.



"Steve L." <emailme@myemail.add> wrote in message
news:Xns970336B46364Femailmemyemailadd@207.115.17.102...
> bernard.newnham@ntlworld.com just HAD to give an opinion in
> news:1131012958.783781.232600@g49g2000cwa.googlegroups.com:
>
>> Have a look at the Vinten Pro 5 -
>> http://www.vinten.com/product-detail.php?cn=&lang=1&pid=37&fid=4&rid=
>> - a good machine.
>>
>> Bernie
>>
>
> Please Note: The Pro-5 is not available in the USA, Japan, Canada, or
> South America
>
> --
> Steve L.
> _________________________________________________________________________
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>
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> This way, you're a mile away when you criticize them and you have their
> shoes."
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