Tripods for HDSLR Filming?

[ChrisAdval]

I have zero knowledge on the right tripods for videography, but I've heard some say ball heads are best for proper panning motions. Any recommendations would be strongly appreciated!

[RichardTaylor]

I could never ever imagine panning ( almost impossible to do it smoothly and accurately?) with a ball head (and I use one for still photography) however I have used a 3 way head when I was shooting movies.

I can't recommend one as I have not done any movie work for years.

[sk66]

+1
A "fluid" 3 way pan/tilt head would be the better/normal choice.
If you want to spend a lot, then maybe a gimbal head would work well....but I've never seen one used for video.
You DON'T want a ball head....

[jdepould]

Agreed on the fluid pan/tilt. A Manfrotto 501 or 701 would probably work pretty well. What kind of sticks are we talking here?

[ChrisAdval]

Originally Posted by jdepould

Agreed on the fluid pan/tilt. A Manfrotto 501 or 701 would probably work pretty well. What kind of sticks are we talking here?

right now any that would be best for panning motions for a Canon T2i/550D camera body

[jdepould]

Originally Posted by ChrisAdval

right now any that would be best for panning motions for a Canon T2i/550D camera body

Well panning has nothing to do with the sticks really ... that's all in the head.

[RichardTaylor]

If you are talking still photography and panning you may find this thread of assistance - even though it is biased towards motor sport, and these panning shots I am always shooting hand held as it makes it easier to track the subject through the viewfinder.


Panning: Motor sport

[ChrisAdval]

Originally Posted by jdepould

Well panning has nothing to do with the sticks really ... that's all in the head.

do you recommend any sticks with a ball/fluid head?

Thanks RichardTaylor for the reference on panning with still photography, but I was talking about video recording, but I still would love to try some still photography panning.

[jdepould]

Originally Posted by ChrisAdval

do you recommend any sticks with a ball/fluid head?

Thanks RichardTaylor for the reference on panning with still photography, but I was talking about video recording, but I still would love to try some still photography panning.

They're two separate parts, though many stores sell them bundled. Just don't buy a ball head.

Something like this would be a good basic setup: Manfrotto 190XB 3-Section Tripod with 501HDV Head B&H Photo

[ChrisAdval]

Originally Posted by jdepould

They're two separate parts, though many stores sell them bundled. Just don't buy a ball head.

Something like this would be a good basic setup: Manfrotto 190XB 3-Section Tripod with 501HDV Head B&H Photo

could I attach a manfrotto ball head to any manfrotto tripid legs?

I was browsing on B&H and noticed a David and Sanford - Provista 7518 Tripod w/FM18 Head

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...od_w_FM18.html

And yes I know manfrotto is best and better long term invests, but the reviews and price for the Davis and Sanford is right now beating Manfrotto on B&H. I may still get the one you've recommended depending how patient I am ;P