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Gear / Technical Help => Photo / Video Recording => Topic started by: wilsondmb on October 11, 2004, 04:04:16 PM
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looking for something that I could conceal easily....maybe tape to my back since that ussually doesn't get patted down
I don't have the strength to handheld an entire show
anyone have an links to website or have something that works well for them
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http://www.manfrotto.com/product/templates/templates.php3?sectionid=14&itemid=1809
the 680 folds up really small and its nicely built. I've never tried to stealth with it, I use it instead of a 2nd tripod since I can't carry 2 tripods and a mic stand. If I were going to stealth video I think this would work well.
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This one looks interesting - folds up small and extends almost 6' (http://www.manfrotto.com/product/templates/templates.php3?sectionid=14&itemid=693).
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problem is, monopods are almost as difficult to maintain during a show, as handheld, unless you tie it down, and even then it's still nowhere near as stable. with a tripod, you can dance or go to the can.
manfrotto is the dankest brand, but you DEFINITELY need a perfectly fluid head on top like this one...
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=162660&is=REG
i'd go with that head, and a decent tripod support.
or here's a page where you can order them together (high end equipment like this is usually sold separately)
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=NavBar&A=search&Q=
what i do (and i've stealthed over 100 shows), is wrap the top and bottom so all you can see is 3 metal legs and tell them it's a mic stand.
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Hey, that sounds like a good idea scidead...I think I might try that out ;D
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another option is a walking stick (which you can walk right in with, just limp) -- many have 1/4" thread on the top covered by a wooden ball, etc.
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I second the Bogen 680B. I have one for photography and it's small and strong.
Bill
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I have the 682B (http://www.manfrotto.com/product/templates/templates.php3?sectionid=14&itemid=1815) - essentially the same as the 680 but black w/retractable legs. I also got the 3369 extension for it (for up to 7' more), but if you can stealth all that in, you'd blow your cover once you fully raised it.
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I know some stealth filmers are using Chestpods (manufactured by Cullmann) instead of tripods/monopods. I've never used one myself though.
Here's a link to what they look like:
http://www.cullmann-foto.de/en/products/tripods/special/2702.htm
(http://www.cullmann-foto.de/images/products/tripods/spezial/2702.jpg)
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manfrotto is the dankest brand, but you DEFINITELY need a perfectly fluid head on top like this one...
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=162660&is=REG
While i'm sure that's a great head, it a bit out of my rpice range. Do you have any cheaper solutions for a head?
I was looking at this monopod/head combo: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=353318&is=REG
But i'm not sure if the head is good or bad....
Thanks
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manfrotto is the dankest brand, but you DEFINITELY need a perfectly fluid head on top like this one...
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=162660&is=REG
While i'm sure that's a great head, it a bit out of my rpice range. Do you have any cheaper solutions for a head?
I was looking at this monopod/head combo: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=353318&is=REG
But i'm not sure if the head is good or bad....
Thanks
96 dollars is pretty good for head, id say... :P
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That's a great price for that head/tripod combo! I've spent much more than $96.oo on a trip od alone.
I won the first monopod that was posted. I use it for still photography when I have a pass. I don't thinknit would be ideal for video. BUt hey, I don't do video, so that's my .$04
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That's a great price for that head/tripod combo! I've spent much more than $96.oo on a trip od alone.
I won the first monopod that was posted. I use it for still photography when I have a pass. I don't thinknit would be ideal for video. BUt hey, I don't do video, so that's my .$04
now i Have have some head that wasnt worth more than 20 dollars..tops...........................
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That's a great price for that head/tripod combo! I've spent much more than $96.oo on a trip od alone.
I won the first monopod that was posted. I use it for still photography when I have a pass. I don't thinknit would be ideal for video. BUt hey, I don't do video, so that's my .$04
now i Have have some head that wasnt worth more than 20 dollars..tops...........................
Uhhhhh, well, .............different kind of head?
LOL +T for making me laugh ( and succesfully hijacking the thread!)
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That's a great price for that head/tripod combo! I've spent much more than $96.oo on a trip od alone.
I won the first monopod that was posted. I use it for still photography when I have a pass. I don't thinknit would be ideal for video. BUt hey, I don't do video, so that's my .$04
now i Have have some head that wasnt worth more than 20 dollars..tops...........................
Uhhhhh, well, .............different kind of head?
LOL +T for making me laugh ( and succesfully hijacking the thread!)
;) :-* +T backatcha
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"Stealthpod":
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=5602&is=REG
Adapter:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=cart&A=details&Q=&sku=5357&is=REG&addedTroughValue=5602_REG&addedTroughType=accessory
This is a nice and lightweight fluid head:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=272630&is=REG
When you save up buy these legs that will also work with that head (definately worth the price).
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=253564&is=REG
OR,
on a budget buy this:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=284634&is=REG
My personaly recommendation is to go with the Manfrotto setup. That is the one I use. You can't beat that stealthpod/head/legs combo for a versatile setup!
The stealthpod 3373 is more sturdy than the monopod with legs that was mentioned in a previous comment. It is easy to stealth with.
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"Stealthpod":
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=5602&is=REG
Adapter:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=cart&A=details&Q=&sku=5357&is=REG&addedTroughValue=5602_REG&addedTroughType=accessory
This is a nice and lightweight fluid head:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=272630&is=REG
When you save up buy these legs that will also work with that head (definately worth the price).
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=253564&is=REG
OR,
on a budget buy this:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=284634&is=REG
My personaly recommendation is to go with the Manfrotto setup. That is the one I use. You can't beat that stealthpod/head/legs combo for a versatile setup!
The stealthpod 3373 is more sturdy than the monopod with legs that was mentioned in a previous comment. It is easy to stealth with.
Awesome thanks alot. +T for you :D
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fuck the monopaud for sure...way way way too much work in the summer sun....definitley need to invest in something thats free standing
the monopaud was really shakey still in the heat :P
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"Stealthpod":
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=5602&is=REG
damn seems like this is sold out at bhphotovideo as i was just about to purchase the whole setup today. Anybody know of another reputable dealer i could get this stand from?
Thanks!