What kind of tripod?

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I know that I am gonna need something better than the one of have for my sony handycam for my new DVX100B, but there is a significant price gap between the options. I don't mind spending money on quality, but I don't want to throw it away on something I don't need.

What would you guys suggest. I apologize for the annoying question, but I am wanting to buy one asap.
 
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I have worked with Sachtlers, they are great, so since you are willing to pay for quality, check this out. It has the Panasonic powerset as well.
 
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haha. that's really nice but I don't think i need it quite yet. I guess I don't understand what the difference between a 200, 300, and 1900 dollar tripod is.

I know it's just ignorance, but seems like as long as it's well built a tripod is a tripod.

Let's just say I'd like to keep it under 300.
 
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how important is it in the grand scheme of things. I mean, i make a lot of money. I can pay for the 2k tripod, but I don't want to unless it's super important cause I just bought the camera and have to buy lights and a good shotgun mic. You know...I don't want to skimp on the important stuff.
 
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They're good. There's other options just type the head name into B and H (FSB-6).
Here's a deal with the same head and tripod, with a spreader and bag, w/o the Powerset (nice combo). Or there's a carbon fiber tripod with the same combo a few bucks more. If you're wondering the main difference between aluminum and carbon fiber it's only weight. Cheers.
 
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TrueImage said:
how important is it in the grand scheme of things. I mean, i make a lot of money. I can pay for the 2k tripod, but I don't want to unless it's super important cause I just bought the camera and have to buy lights and a good shotgun mic. You know...I don't want to skimp on the important stuff.
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It's all about the fluidity of the pans. Also, like any tool, you pay for quality. I'm an amateur motorcycle mechanic. In most caes a $19.99 socket wrench will do the same job as a $99.99 socket wrench, but the $99.99 one just feels better in your hand and operates smoother.
 
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I do not want to hijack this thread but I am using a really old, broken Velbon SX-621 with my Canon XL2 and 20x IS lens.

I really need something newer and with a quick detach head. However I am probably one of the cheapest people on Earth so I am looking for something second hand for about 40 quid.

What models should I look out for?
 
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