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Title: Tripod for filming hunts
Post by: MOStrutter on February 09, 2012, 08:09:07 PM
I know a lot of guys film their hunts and I am curious about suggestions for good tripods.  I will mostly be bow hunting from a ground blind and will have someone else with me so it can't take up a ton of space. Thanks guys.
Title: Re: Tripod for filming hunts
Post by: gotcha on February 09, 2012, 09:04:51 PM
You might want to consider the Primos trigger stick.It works great and alot quicker/easier than a traditional tripod.It threaded right into my Sony.
Title: Re: Tripod for filming hunts
Post by: sugarray on February 09, 2012, 10:37:17 PM
I just bought the $26 one from Walmart.  It is sturdy, light, and folds up nice.  Comes with a bag too.  It is not tall enough to stand behind comfortably, but in the blind it will be perfect.  You can adjust each leg independently, too!!!


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Title: Re: Tripod for filming hunts
Post by: Flydown on February 09, 2012, 11:02:18 PM
Personally,I think the tripod is just as important as the camera. I want my video to flow smooth with no skip and chatter when panning. Buyin a tripod with a fluid head will make all of your videos better. I guarantee it!  :icon_thumright: :icon_thumright:
This is the one I started with and loved it,It has a telescoping handle and a lot of adjustments,Its a little bulky but you said that didnt matter.

VariZoom VZ-TK75A Aluminum Video Tripod with 65mm Fluid Head  

Check it out.
http://www.amazon.com/VariZoom-VZ-TK75A-Aluminum-Video-Tripod/dp/B001O0DQXI/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1328845994&sr=8-9
Title: Re: Tripod for filming hunts
Post by: Ol'Mossy on February 10, 2012, 05:41:45 AM
Quote from: sugarray on February 09, 2012, 10:37:17 PM
I just bought the $26 one from Walmart.  It is sturdy, light, and folds up nice.  Comes with a bag too.  It is not tall enough to stand behind comfortably, but in the blind it will be perfect.  You can adjust each leg independently, too!!!


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I have one of those for my camera, another thing to keep it steady, that little hook between the legs is on there for a reason, hang something heavy on it to keep it steady
Title: Re: Tripod for filming hunts
Post by: SonicBanshee on February 10, 2012, 02:07:51 PM
 :agreed:
Title: Re: Tripod for filming hunts
Post by: turkeykiller22 on February 12, 2012, 10:18:10 PM
Here is a good deal on a tripod! I got into the filming stuff about 8 months ago and I love it! Thing about it is I get too caught up in trying to kill everything haha. Oh and I am selling some of rock solid tripods. PM if your interested!


http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/611519-REG/Manfrotto_701HDV_190XV_701HDV_190XV_View_Tripod_System.html
Title: Re: Tripod for filming hunts
Post by: MOStrutter on February 13, 2012, 01:46:06 AM
Well I honestly didn't know that tripods could be that expensive.  All I have is a small, but nice, palm camcorder.  I have looked at the cheaper one at WalMart, and the more pricey ones at BestBuy.  For the time being, the cheaper one seems like a nice fit. What should I use to weigh it down with?
Title: Re: Tripod for filming hunts
Post by: Longspur321 on February 13, 2012, 06:33:04 AM
I really like this one. Very versatile.

http://joby.com/gorillapod