I picked up a $37 USD aluminum MINI tripod today (.99 cent shipping). I wanted something
that was very small but somewhat adjustable and stable. The idea for
this thing is that I can carry it everywhere, all the time, and mount my non
caged second BMPCC video body to it. The camera is extremely light depending
on the lens it is configured with. The problem with the unit is not the
image quality which is outstanding but the movement you get when hand
holding it (can be unwatchable). I wanted to use the camera with a gimbo steady cam device but
also mounted to a tripod. With this mini tripod I can now quickly set
it up for low angle shots in the dump, or for shots inside peoples shack
homes. The tripod could also be used in interview situations, set up on a
table in front of the seated subject etc.
This could be one of those minor buys that could turn into a very important piece of gear. If I get one good shot in my movie with it, then it was money well spent.
Here are the tripods specs:
This could be one of those minor buys that could turn into a very important piece of gear. If I get one good shot in my movie with it, then it was money well spent.
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| Mini desktop tripod |
| Max height 17.3 inch Min height 9.4 inch Max load 11 lbs Weight 28.5 oz |
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