Using a tripod as a cheap camera rig alternative

Zack McTee shows us here how to substitute an expensive camera rig setup with the not-too-expensive Manfrotto 701HDV tripod head. The head comes together with a Manfrotto 547BK Tripod Kit and is only $280.

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  1. Ryan says:

    Ha. I’ve been using my Manfrotto 3-way adjustable head and Panoramic add-on (5 lb chuck of machined metal) as a stabilizer. It works surprisingly well, but it doesn’t have a long enough adjustment lever to use like this guy does. The extra weight and lower center of gravity goes a long way for stabilization tho.

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