Posted by Rick Merrill on 08/28/07 16:15

PTravel wrote:
>
> <ijones@TOGLIinterfree.it> wrote in message
> news:ut98d3tko13ouaeaeq7h0o1q4qka5l3grb@4ax.com...
>> Thanks a lot for your suggestions. Can you seggest a very light but
>> reliable tripod for my Sony FX7, please?
>>
>> I remember you:
>> my travels are peculiar and particular. In my travels often I am short
>> of breath, I have to make shots after a run, I often do everything in
>> a rush. I have always a little time .... etc
>> Often when I use the wide angle I get shaky images.
>> I am afraid Manfrotto monopod is insufficient for me even if I can use
>> it like a tripod, but I think in some circumstaces only.
>> Perhaps will a very light tripod be better fot me?
>> Can you seggest a interesting tripod for me?
>> Thanks for your suggestions.
>>
>
> I use a Manfrotto 3444D tripod with a Bogen 3160 head. The 3444D is a
> 4-section carbon fiber set of sticks that is very light, collapses down
> quite small and supports my VX2000 just fine (slighly lighter and
> smaller than your FX7). There is a lighter fluid video head made by
> Bogen called the 700RC2. It would work well (I use the 3160 because the
> quick release plate is compatible with a bracket I use for my still
> camera).
>
> With that said, I'm not sure whether the other posters are familiar with
> the 560B, which is really more of a cross between a monopod and a
> tripod. When I saw this thread, I took a look at one. I'm tempted to
> pick one up, as it seems like it might be a nice solution for my travel
> videos. B&H has them for $148.

:-) the fluid cartridge is in the three toed base! Very clever.
http://tinyurl.com/2cjoba

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