tripod for scarlet rig

[Philipe Ratton]

Libec H70 or Manfrotto 509, anyone ?

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

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

[Michael Patterson]

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I really like my cartoni focus. I had a libec and sold it. It was ok. Also every MAnfrotto I've ever used was not that impressive. I do have miller legs though. They are awesome. Miller makes some really nice heads as well.

[Drew Baird]

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I really like my cartoni focus. I had a libec and sold it. It was ok. Also every MAnfrotto I've ever used was not that impressive. I do have miller legs though. They are awesome. Miller makes some really nice heads as well.

+1 on the cartoni. Best tripod for the price imo. It can support the weight of a full scarlet rig no problem.

[Pete Lutz]

The Manfrotto 509 is definitely not enough. I have one and it would be completely maxed out with a bare bones Scarlet rig, leaving you no room to grow.

I use a Vinton Pro-10 for my scarlet rig and it works beautifully.

[Philipe Ratton]

Thanks for the input Peter but the vinten is rated at 22lbs and manfrotto at 29.
How was your experience with it ?

[Nick Gardner]

I bought an e-image tripod as an experiment in light weight run and gun technology, and it has been my go to tripod ever since. The 75mm ball 33 pounds payload $700 dollar one with mid level spreader works great. Even a shoot on square front anamorphics was no problem. Love it and it's dirt cheap. just for reference I also own -

Mini Worral gear head -mitchell base
Cartoni c20s 100mm ball
Pearson balanced fluid head (like a weaver steadman) - mitchell base
Some other older Cartoni head 100mm ball

Nick

[Pete Lutz]

My apologies Philipe, I have the 503, not the 509. I love my Vinton.

[Josef Gatti]

Philipe, for the price range you're looking at, my research points to the Cartoni Focus HD. Worth looking into. Eager to see some more suggestions

[Ben Sliker]

+1 for the Cartoni. We use one on our Scarlet rig and it is fantastic. The spreader on the Manfrotto legs is also terrible.

[David Granger]

i have the 509HD, but went with the 536 legs (super light weight).....the 509 is a beast.