Tripod that won't break a student's bank. (That can hold a 24'' slider)

[Coldkilla]

I've got a Canon T2i, a Zacuto 3.5x View Finder, a shotgun mic, and a 24'' indiSlider Deluxe. My tripod is not very stable when it comes to using the slider and I would like to get a new one that would allow me to move the camera from one end to another without it wobbling.

My slider:
http://www.indisystem.com/products/indiSLIDERmini-Deluxe.html

My thought was this Ravelli, http://www.amazon.com/Ravelli-AVTP-Professional-Camera-Tripod/dp/B00139W0XM/ref=lh_ni_t the slider would fit with some of my universities equipment and the reviews seemed pretty solid. Though no mention of slider preformance and that 'wobble' effect I get with my cheap $15 tripod.

Tips and/or suggestions would be very much appreciated.

 

[fuzzybabybunny]

I have that Ravelli and it is solid. I use a 36" dolly. I don't like the fluid head though. If you don't like it, scrap it and use the bowl with a better head.

 

[Coldkilla]

Cool Fuzz, I'll definitely think about picking it up then.

I don't have any other heads except the head of a cheap $15 tripod thats 10-12 years old. I just need something that works and works decently.

 

[slashbinslashbash]

That Ravelli looks like a good choice for the money. That kind of tripod is definitely the avenue you want to explore. I've got a similar-looking Manfrotto somewhere in storage, and it is heavy and sturdy as hell.

I agree with fuzzybabybunny, the fluid head is probably crap and you will probably want to remove it and attach your slider directly to the tripod. (Assuming that's possible... might need a small adapter if the screw sizes are different?) Your slider comes with a head anyway. Of course, using the head would let you use the slider at various angles, but you may want to look into a simpler, sturdier locking head instead of a pan head.

 

[Coldkilla]

Could you guys recommend a simple, study head that would provide as a good substitute? I wish I knew more about this stuff

 

[Kaido]

I have a Velbon DV-7000:

http://www.amazon.com/Velbon-DV7000-3-Section-Tripod-Supports/dp/B0010COA94

It does pretty good. It can get wobbly depending on your motions and how good your tripod is set, but it's also small enough to live in my car and doesn't cost an arm and a leg. I have a Glidetrack SD, I think it's around 20". Same setup - T2i etc. Sample footage from the tripod/glidetrack/T2i setup:

http://vimeo.com/14378607

 

[alfa147x]

I have a Calumet tripod. It's amazing.
www.calumetphoto.com

They have crazy discounts on their brand if you're a student/