Scarlet-X 1300 "ARACHNO" - In Italy - "Lightweight" KIT

[Ulf Krentz]

Luca, after talking to Manfrotto distribution we´ve just ordered the 509HD/536K combo today. We already own the 504 head for DSLR and I think it´s a good price/performance.

Cheers, Ulf

[Michael Dalton]

love the idea of turning the screen sideways!!!

[Luca Orlandi]

love the idea of turning the screen sideways!!!

It's just because I'm lazy! (And frankly I don't like to plug and unplug cables 2 or more times per day - especially the fragile LCD /EVF connector - )
But I would buy the swat rail, with sliding top handle or the swat rail clamp bolt on).

;-)

L.

[Riccardo Bertoni]

Hi Guys,
I would change my tripod.
I like this:

http://www.manfrotto.us/pro-middle-twin-kit-100


Anyone tried it?
Or other products to suggest (in this € range please!)

Thanks,

L.

Congratulations Luca! Nice to see another Scarlet-X in northern Italy :D. As for the Manfrotto 509HD, I can't recommend it enough. It's nothing like the old Manfrotto heads, a huge leap forward (I'd say it's as good, or in some cases better than a lot of heads costing 5x times more), you won't be disappointed. I personally use the 509HD + 545GB combo.

[Robert L. Mickles]

Very Nice. Congrats!

[Luca Orlandi]

Hi Riccardo,
Can you recommend an alternative?
And this? http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...HD_System.html

Congratulations Luca! Nice to see another Scarlet-X in northern Italy :D. As for the Manfrotto 509HD, I can't recommend it enough. It's nothing like the old Manfrotto heads, a huge leap forward (I'd say it's as good, or in some cases better than a lot of heads costing 5x times more), you won't be disappointed. I personally use the 509HD + 545GB combo.

And... Thank you Robert!

L.

[Riccardo Bertoni]

Hi Riccardo,
Can you recommend an alternative?
And this? http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...HD_System.html


And... Thank you Robert!

L.

For me, an alternative, albeit more expensive, would be the Miller Compass 25 or the even more expensive Cartoni Delta Rosso. These two were my first choices, but then I tested the 509 and I was so impressed with it, and considering the price (600,00 euros inc. vat), I ordered one straight away. As for the sticks, since you're building a backpack system, you should really check the Manfrotto 536 carbon, you'll find some information in Phil Holland's post http://www.reduser.net/forum/showthr...l=1#post954112

[Luca Orlandi]

Great, thank you Riccardo!
I hope to see you soon, Veneto (IT) is close to you!
Bye,
L.

[Riccardo Bertoni]

I'll let you know if I come by, last time I got from Piran to Verona in 2 hours (by car). Or if you want to visit Istria let me know.

[Patrick Grossien]

If you want a two stage, there's a thread where Phil Holland was looking for one. Steve Gibby suggested the Miller Sprinter II. The other ones Phil is considering are the OConnor 30L

I suggested the 536 Carbon Manfrotto Singles to him, which he now got for his Scarlet, and seems to be really happy with.

http://www.reduser.net/forum/showthr...l=1#post954112