Tripod for video

[runway78]

Any recommedations for a good tripod for videos? Would like to pan but sadly my current tripod isn't up for the job.
I have heard you can buy an attachment for the top, any ideas?

[sdws]

Depending on your tripod you may be able to change the head. For video work fluid heads are best as you can adjust them so the camera is balanced without being locked and you get resistance on pan and tilt making it smoother. If you can fit one with a leveling ball that is beneficial as well. Mind you may be overkill for a domestic camcorder but compromise heads between stills and video are also available.

[runway78]

sdws said:

Depending on your tripod you may be able to change the head. For video work fluid heads are best as you can adjust them so the camera is balanced without being locked and you get resistance on pan and tilt making it smoother. If you can fit one with a leveling ball that is beneficial as well. Mind you may be overkill for a domestic camcorder but compromise heads between stills and video are also available.

Anyone one you would recommed? My current tripod is a basic one really, good another for my level of photography skills. It has a ball head but sadly no handle that I guess you would really need to pan with.
I would carry on using my current tripod for photography, its fine for that.
So i guess this one would be for all out video use. Any ideas?

[sdws]

Personally I like Manfrotto ones and you can mix and match the legs and head to some extent, Vinton (sp) secialise in video tripods and the like but from memory are pricey. somewhere like Calumet usualy have a reasonable range of makes and models to play with.

[Dangly]

I use the Vinten PRO-6 and it’s an excellent pecice of equipment. Bought mine from http://www.creativevideo.co.uk/public/view_item_ca...