Posted by RS on 05/30/06 15:37

F. Todd Wilson wrote:
> Hello,
>
> [Big caveat: yes, I'm working toward starting my own video production
> business on the side. No, I don't have a lot of experience, beyond the
> few for-fee DVDs I've produced. No, I don't claim to have a lot of
> expertise, and, yes, I'll be pricing my services accordingly. Yes, I'm
> seeking advice for doing this better than I might were I to assume I
> knew everything. Whew!]
>
> Right now, I have a fairly mediocre tripod. I'm planning on
> acquiring a Panasonic DVC-30 for my primary camera, and I'd like to get
> a good, but reasonably priced tripod to go with it. I'd also like a
> good fluid head.
>
> Reading the Manfrotto site, and then checking Amazon, it would seem
> that the "Manfrotto Pro Video Kit w/351MVB2 Aluminum Tripod Legs, 501
> Pro Fluid Head, 75mm Half Ball, Spreader, Shoes & MBAG90P Padded Case"
> at $395 could be good.
>
> Any views?
>
> Thanks!
>
> Todd

You can get some decent deals on Bogen/Manfrotto tipod/head setups on
Ebay. Probably pay about 60-70% of retail.

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