New tripod and backpack?

[A.Eberhard]

I'm looking into buying a new tripod for my hv30 because the one I have has no fluid head and is getting old. I don't know much about tripods so I'm looking for a reccomendation. Requirements are: a fluid head, lightweight, also it has to be about $100-150.

Next is a camera backpack for my hv30. Has to be able to hold: camera, tripod, and a handle. The backpack can't be to bulky either. Looking to spend $100 and may buy it used to save some cash.

What are your reccomendations for either of them?

+k for answers.

 

[1337]

Manfrotto 701 Head with 190 sticks

 

[kzrstf]

this would be more like 300-350$

 

[1337]

mine was a little over 200. you get what you pay for.....

 

[miroz]

Indeed

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/567602-REG/Manfrotto_190XDB_with_701HDV_Video.html

Didn't I recommend this for you? This is a great tripod for the money, I have it with my DVX and I love it. Great support, awesome movement, all in a typical Manfrotto product.

 

[wynnyk]

I've been looking online at tripods, and it looked like whatever tripod was 150 and below we're pretty cheaply, honestly I'd just say pay 100 bucks more for a smoother fluid head and better construction instead of cheap plastic that will just break after a couple of weeks.
I think I'll probably get a Manfrotto 701 head with 547 legs.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/619401-REG/Manfrotto_701HDV_547BK_701HDV_547BK_Video_Tripod_System.html#reviews

 

[Jacuse]

I just ordered the 701 head. I've been using my dads 25 year old tripod for the past few years and figured it was time for an update.

 

[KarmaInitiative]

Dakine Mission is a nice backpack for hv30s, heres where i got mine, http://www.onlinefitness.com/product.cfm?pr=2758, they have more designs than most. Camera block fits a hv with a lens on it and plenty of accessories, and strap your tripod (or skis) to the outside.. overall great bag

i would recomend one of these for your price http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/222203-REG/Manfrotto_190XDB_Tripod_Legs_Chrome.html

the micro fluid heads are perfect for small cameras like the hv

 

[IanAvery-Leaf]

yup I use my dakine mission for my DSLR

its tough and weather sealed

 

[1337]

most likely, I love it

I might need beefier legs in the near future, my kits starting to get pretty heavy

 

[A.Eberhard]

Thanks for all the help guys +k. I'll look into reseraching all of these a little more and then make my decision.

 

[miroz]

PS If you go into my profile the later vids that used tripod where shot with that one. Its a great support system, I love it (I think I said this before).

Good luck mang, if you have any questions you can shoot me a PM