Posted by Mike Kujbida on 01/10/03 11:42

blackburst@aol.com wrote:
> Bernie wrote:
>> In the countries where you can buy them, the Vinten Pro 5 is
>> excellent for this size of camera. I think there may be an
>> extremely similar Manfrotto in the USA and others.
>>
>> Expensive? Depends on where you're standing. The DSR400 is a serious
>> camera, and needs a reasonably solid tripod, and those at the level
>> of the Pro 5 are very cheap for this sort of thing.
>
> How much (USD) does a Pro5 sell for?
>
> Miller seems solid and reasonable, but there are many models, and
> they're tiny and hard to pick from internet pix.


Go to Miller's main page at http://www.miller.com.au/ and you'll see a Quick
Find in the top right.
For your camera, they recommend 2 different models, the DS-20 and the Arrow
30.
The main difference is the capacity with the DS-20 rated at 22 lb. and the
Arrow 30 at 33 kg.
Your camera specs say that it weighs approx. 15 lb. so you'd be safe with a
DS-20.
However, if you ever want to hang a teleprompter on it, I'd definitely go
with the Arrow 30.
I've had various Millers for over 20 years and have been very happy with
them.
B&H has several versions of the DS-20 starting at $1350 USD & the Arrow
starting at $3600 USD.

Mike

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