Red one tripod advice

[Paul Harding]

I have a couple of heavy Tripods capable of supporting the red one. And they work well.
Looking for advice on the smallest lightest tripod I can get away with for traveling etc.

Any recommendations please.

Paul

 

[Clint Lealos]

Depends on your setup I guess. How much does it weigh? Do you ever use big heavy glass like long PL mount zooms?

I worked in TV for a number of years and I grew very found of my trusty Sachtler 20 (7.7 lbs) with two stage carbon fiber legs (6.6 lbs). It is definitely cutting it very close to how small you want to go, but I think that is what you are asking. It has a max payload of 44 lbs, but with a big zoom lens on there you will have a problem. It is very rugged, but also lightweight. It has everything you need and nothing you don't. I think it could be the smallest and lightest tripod for Red One, but let's see what others have to say. I have never actually tried that tripod with a Red One, so please fellas correct me if I'm wrong on this, so I don't give Paul some bad advice

 

[Henk van den Doel]

Indeed, it does of course depend on the lenses you use. Not only because of weight, but also because of stability. If you're looking to shoot something rock solid with a 400 mm lens, the following does not entirely apply

We've travelled a lot with Sachtler video 18 on carbon sticks. Fairly light and it holds up well. Actually even with a bit of a zoomlens attached. We have also used an even (much) smaller Sachtler on thin aluminium sticks. Not sure what type that is but it feels ridiculously small compared to what you must be using now. Probably compare it to manfrotto 503 but more solid and fluid. The head is really small making it easy to shake a bit vertically when shooting outside when the wind picks up. It looks wrong with a Red on it. But it didn't break down Not sure how light you want to go, it's always a compromise... I can recommend the video 18 and carbon though.

 

[Paul Harding]

I currently use Cartoni and vinton both pretty good and do the business.
But I need something I just get away with for red one, 50-150 red lens, with battery, and hard drive. pretty heavy all up. dont want it to use in high winds just more portable if i am out on my own.

Paul

 

[Harry Clark]

Another vote for Sachtler here.
Although I use the Video 20 Speed Balance or Plus models.
Cheers,
Harry

 

[Peter Strietmann]

I love my Sachtler 60 with 150mm ball and carbon sticks. Even with the 12x opti on it pushed in all the way it is smooth.