I just got my superduper fabulous panasonic dvx a few days ago (man some of the things on it are confusing, any help appreciated!) but the tripod i got with the damn thing sucks major nutt sweat. Can anyone recommend a good tripod to use with this camera? Much appreciated.

Get one like this? it's really cool and durable, and it holds an XL-1.. so if you want to upgrade your camera package it can still hold more weight. Its pretty durable, yet inexpensive--all the way around a great deal.

I found this tripod to be the best performance/price deal when I was buying.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=248855&is=REG

make and model #?

any of the velbon pro models are great. you can pick em up at walmart and they can hold some pretty heavy cameras (xL-1)

dont spend more than $50

just becuase a tripod can hold an xl-1 doesn't mean it performs well. Whatever tripod you get make sure it has a fluid head on it.

p.s.- heavier = more stable

yeah, there's a great difference between 50 dollar tripods and professional $900-2500 tripods. The difference is they work smoothly and are more versatile.

One thing is similar, however. Once they're locked off, all tripods behave the same.

Can any camera fit on any tripod depending on what head you attach?

different heads are rated for different weight cameras. So you wouldn't want to put a 35mm camera with a 1000 foot magazine on a tripod designed for miniDV. But most cameras either have a 1/4-20 thread or a 3/8-16 for the larger cameras to physically mount the camera to the head of the tripod (normally via a mounting plate). All tripods heads accommodate both sizes. I assume it's the same in europe because many of the cameras and tripod models are sold worldwide--but I'm not 100% sure.

joren

Thanks joren. So does that mean I would be okay with buying a crap tripod and attaching a fluid head? Or would that not be ideal.

I see what you're trying to do. In theory, as long as the sticks can hold the weight, it should be fine. But how is the head attaching to the sticks? This is going to be your problem as the lower end tripods aren't made to have another head put on them.

Tripods are one of those things you gotta spends some cash on. Unlike a 1000 dollar camcorder, a well kept $1000 tripod can last you decades.

Ahh I see, I didn't think about that. I guess it wouldn't work then. I think I'll just get a cheap crap tripod then for my first film until I can afford something better like a low-range manfrotto, thanks joren.

I went with a high end Manfrotto tripod fluid head. The thing is sweeeeeeeeeet. Manfrotto rocks.

Nice! It will be your best friend.


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