Manfrotto 058b legs

[ean36]

Looking for a studio camera stand, can't find one without a "," in the price. Thought about this instead.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/554073-REG/Manfrotto_by_Bogen_Imaging_058B_058B_Aluminum_Stud io_Pro.html

Anyone have one and can give me advice?

[SkipD]

The 058B is the successor to my 3051. It's what I use in the studio and, occasionally, in the field. I'll never get rid of it.

[ean36]

Thanks, Skip. WHat head do you use? I'm leary of that pistol grip thing. It's only rated at about 5 lbs.

[SkipD]

Thanks, Skip. WHat head do you use? I'm leary of that pistol grip thing. It's only rated at about 5 lbs.Forget either of the pistol grip heads. They aren't very useful in my opinion (and that's being nice :p ).

On my 3051 I have mostly used a 3130 mini fluid head (http://www.bogenimaging.us/Jahia/site/bius/pid/6780?kindOfProductCollectionRequest=productDetail&productCode=128RC&productDescription=MICRO%20FLUID%20VIDEO%20HEAD%20 W/QRCP&curBrandId=MAN&market=MKT1&product_from_search=true) on top of a 3502 Compact Leveler (http://www.bogenimaging.us/Jahia/site/bius/pid/6780?kindOfProductCollectionRequest=productDetail&productCode=438&productDescription=Compact%20Camera%20Leveler&curBrandId=MAN&market=MKT1&product_from_search=true).

At times, I use a 410 geared head (http://www.bogenimaging.us/Jahia/site/bius/pid/6780?kindOfProductCollectionRequest=productDetail&productCode=410&productDescription=Junior%20Geared%20Head%20With%2 0Rc4%20Rapid%20Connect%20Plate%20(410Pl)&curBrandId=MAN&market=MKT1&product_from_search=true) when I really need precision adjustments. I used to use the 3051/410 for supporting an astronomical telescope.

[ean36]

I bought the tripod and tried a pistol grip. You are right, I didn't like it either. Instead, I topped it with old faithful, the 488rc2. It's VERY sturdy, exactly what I was looking for. Love the crank.

Thanks for the direction Skip.

[SkipD]

If you're going to drag the tripod out of the house from time to time, you'll definitely want this "long strap" from Manfrotto (http://www.bogenimaging.us/Jahia/site/bius/pid/6780?kindOfProductCollectionRequest=productDetail&productCode=102&productDescription=CARRYING%20STRAP%20FOR%20CAMERA %20TRPD&curBrandId=MAN&market=MKT1). It makes carrying the tripod across your back a LOT easier than wrapping your arms around it.

[ean36]

It came with the strap. Sure does help!