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need new quick release head & tripod for glidetrack?

rodeelja
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Sep 27, 2008, 10:48 PM

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Dean has been using his glidecam and as each wedding passes, he is more and more confident and comfortable. I recently got the glidetrack and used it for the first time yesterday. I need a bit more practice to feel more comfortable and get the smoother motion that I feel it can, but still I didn't do to bad. One thing I know is that I need a sturdier tripod and another quick-release head to make it easier for me,
So this is a general question to ask, in your opinion, what do you think is the best tripod & quick release head? I'm expecting it to be approx USD$1000.

Rochelle

(This post was edited by rodeelja on Sep 28, 2008, 2:38 AM)

Kenneth
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Sep 28, 2008, 1:44 PM

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I love my Bogen 3246 Tripods with the 403 head. I also use an a ball leveler between the head and the tripod. It allows you to have a level head even if the legs aren't level.
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rodeelja
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Sep 28, 2008, 6:51 PM

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Re: [Kenneth] need new quick release head & tripod for glidetrack? [In reply to]	Can't Post

Thanks Kenneth,

I've done a search and many people here like the manfrottos. I see many don't have/use a speader, but I like the spreader on it and checked it out at B&H. This would suit my needs for the glidetrack - I think.

I'm curious if there is a reason for so many not using a spreader, which I would've thought would be esier to pull up and out...(my question is answered in members).

Rochelle

(This post was edited by rodeelja on Sep 28, 2008, 8:33 PM)