Red One MX Tripod on a Budget

[Ryan Lightbourn]

I made a post a few weeks back asking if a $2,000 brand new tripod for the R1 was possible, and most people claimed that it was not.

Regardless, I was stubborn & ordered the following head/sticks for $1,400 total:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=orderHistory&A=details&Q=&sku=406997&is=REG

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=orderHistory&A=details&Q=&sku=590171&is=REG

These work like a charm with my R1, rails, monitor, Red Brick & shoulder mount. I'm using Nikon lenses, so they're lighter than PLs, but most of you on a tighter budget will likely be doing the same.

 

[Michael AvMen]

thanks for Posting this.

 

[andy black]

great, thanks.

 

[Clovis Ong]

Thks for the post. How's the 529 for you so far? pretty smooth for the price?

 

[Christopher Mills]

I have used these with client cameras, like a fully outfitted ex3.. they are smootish, but I wish for more degrees of variable drag.
The legs and knobs are fragile.. Get the protective case, and guard it well..
also, the outfit does not weigh very much... so be careful to keep people from walking too near your setup.
It will probably function decently for 1-2 years, at which point you can probably afford what you want.