Posted by PTravel on 04/08/07 01:51

"Smarty" <nobody@nobody.com> wrote in message
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> 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.?

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> "PTravel" <ptravel@travelersvideo.com> wrote in message
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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,
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>> 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.
>>
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>>> Smarty
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