Hi Video Dude,
Good question.
In our production studio, we use several of the Bogen / Manfrotto 3021 Pro Tripod Legs (Black) with 3433 (501) Pro Video Fluid Head - Supports 9.90 lb. It was a good buy for the money at $307.95 at http://www.bhphotovideo.com (we have no affiliation with the company).
Here are the specs:
Designed for professional use, the 3021Pro can easily hold anything from 35mm to small view cameras. What sets it apart from the 3021N is the capacity of the center column. Converting easily to a lateral arm, this allows the photographer to mount the column ninety degrees relative to the legs, allowing straight-down shooting completely unobstructed. A huge advantage for macro shooters.
The 3433 Pro Video Head works great with smaller professional video cameras as well as still cameras with long lenses. It can accomodate loads of up to 13.2 pounds with light, positive fluidity, tilt capacity of 60 degrees up and 90 degrees down, Teflon friction adjustment and seperate pan and tilt locks. The quick release sliding plate has a VHS Pin and flat base for optimum weight balancing. It has a built-in spirit level.
Key Features
• Rapid action lever leg locks with just 45° movement.
• Uniquely shaped 3-faceted aluminum reversible center column eliminates the annoyance of column rotation and allows for ninety-degree mounting of the camera to shoot straight to the ground unobstructed.
• A low angle adapter built into the center column for ground level shots.
• Four leg angle settings(26, 45, 75 & 90 degrees) which allow you to go from 68.8" down to 3.1".
Here is the link to the product. |