Libec tripod for scarlet

[Jeremy_Sawatzky]

This is the tripod im looking to buy for my scarlet fixed setup. But im almost positive this tripod was in the 900$ mark no more than a year ago? because as of right now the price is awesome. Can someone else confirm this? Unless ive got the wrong tripod.

also if anyone else has got any recommendations im in the 1000$ range but im really really liking this price point.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produ...S_38M_2A_N_Professional_2_Stage_Aluminum.html

thanks

 

[Sanjin Jukic]

Pretty good choice.

Mine was able to hold R1MX and 7D together.

 

[Jeremy_Sawatzky]

oh wow thats sweet. Im an indie nature videographer and will be using the tripod with a gh2 before scarlet comes out. what do u think of it for that application? I like the one with the above ground stabilizer. cause for obvious reasons the ground one wouldnt work. Is that the one u have here? How solid does it feel. i like smooth pans (hehe who doesnt) and well i just want to know i can get smooth takes out of it because we all know how bad dslrs are on tripods.

 

[Mathew Medeiros]

My own experiences with Libec have been that they are cheap tripods, and it takes a lot of work to get a smooth pan or tilt from them at any camera weight. You get what you pay for. Don't underestimate how much a good tripod will add to your production value, just my two cents.

 

[Ethan Cooper]

Supposedly the new RS series is far and away better than anything Libec has ever done before.

 

[Jeremy_Sawatzky]

Ok it definitly looks like the rs series is pretty good. BUT . the RS-250M is 990 bucks. And BnH has a sale right now on the LS-22M and its only 390$ Thats a smoking deal for a tripod that was close to 750 a short while ago. If i can get a tripod that suits my current needs right now for 390 bucks thats awesome. The LS-22M is also 2lb lighter although its max carry weight is only 8.8lbs. but with scarlet only being 5-6lbs or so (fixed) that tripod would suit me quite well. and when i feel the need to upgrade i think a RS-250M with carbon legs would be a good solution. (il be carrying these tripods on my back up alot of mountains hehe)

So LS-22M for now (using with panasonic GH2) - http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/458956-REG/Libec_LS_22M_LS_22M_Single_Stage_Aluminum.html

Then the RH 25 Head with T98C legs for a later upgrade. - http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/688728-REG/Libec_RH25.html

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/459158-REG/Libec_T98C_T98C_100mm_2_Stage_Carbon.html

Not sure about those legs though, they are designed for a much heavier setup. Can someone recommend a lighter set of carbon legs (75mm maybe)

OR im just stuck in a rut with one manufacture. More opinions are welcome

 

[Jeremy_Sawatzky]

ok ive changed my mind haha. After reading alot of reviews on the LS-22M it appears to be a little light duty. and what i hadnt noticed was that its a one stage. that wont work at all.

The LS-38 still looks like a solid setup for $595 Do tripods hold their value for resale later?

ive been reading up on the RS-250M and it sounds great and all but its bloody heavy. over 13lbs. the ls38 is only 11 lbs.

Im learning that i have no idea what im talking about (above post) 75mm head with 100mm legs lol The LS-22M was not $750.... but im learning!

 

[Andrew Gentle]

I have a 38M which I bought with a view to Scarlet. I like it, so far. It's pretty solid and I like the amount of drag it has (it's not adjustable). The pan and leg locking handles feel a little plastic but I do like the way the locking mechanism works, you just turn the locks 180° to a hard stop.
With lighter cameras it's not ideal because as soon as you tilt, the tripod wants to pull the camera back to horizontal. You'll find yourself locking the tilt off often. With a heavier camera you can achieve a nice balance and this is no longer an issue.

-Andrew

 

[Sam Eilertsen]

I've been very happy with the LB-55 since I go it on the advice of Terry here at REDUSER. Been using it with the XH-A1, 7D, and Bolex H16. My only complaint is that there are only two fluid drag settings for pan and tilt. Very smooth though, at least compared to the crummy Manfrotto I was used to.

 

[Jeremy_Sawatzky]

anyone got any setups that use carbon legs? I would really like to keep my setup under 10lbs but still have a rock solid base for panning. i.e. no stick legs

 

[Tobias Straka]

Maybe another option - Vinten Vision Blue. New system, hearing a lot of good stuff about it...

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/734610-REG/Vinten_VB_AP2F_VISION_BLUE_SYSTEM_w_FLOOR.html

 

[Jonathan Stevenson]

DON'T EVER buy a tripod with a floor spreader. They might be a little more stable, but they are the biggest pains in the ass EVER. Seriously, always get a tripod with a mid-level spreader. I've never wanted to kill myself on set more than when I'm trying to move, level, adjust a tripod with a floor spreader.

 

[Jonathan Stevenson]

ok ive changed my mind haha. After reading alot of reviews on the LS-22M it appears to be a little light duty. and what i hadnt noticed was that its a one stage. that wont work at all.

The LS-38 still looks like a solid setup for $595 Do tripods hold their value for resale later?

ive been reading up on the RS-250M and it sounds great and all but its bloody heavy. over 13lbs. the ls38 is only 11 lbs.

Im learning that i have no idea what im talking about (above post) 75mm head with 100mm legs lol The LS-22M was not $750.... but im learning!

I've had the LS-38 for two years now. The legs are plastic and kinda rickety and they're not durable at all. However, it still has managed to last me two years. The biggest thing with tripods is that you get what you pay for. Spend $600, get a tripod that'll last 2-3 years with decent quality. Spend $1200, get a similar Sachtler tripod that'll last you 6-8 years.

 

[Jeremy_Sawatzky]

I've had the LS-38 for two years now. The legs are plastic and kinda rickety and they're not durable at all. However, it still has managed to last me two years. The biggest thing with tripods is that you get what you pay for. Spend $600, get a tripod that'll last 2-3 years with decent quality. Spend $1200, get a similar Sachtler tripod that'll last you 6-8 years.

oh wow i thought for sure the legs were aluminum. Thats a serious downside for me because im going to be carrying the tripod on my back in very sketchy climbing conditions in very cold weather, i dont think frozen brittle plastic will stand up to a good hit from a rock or something.