is this product tripod friendly? not a full time rv'er. looking for something that i can take with me when tailgating or not taking the motorhome.
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No. This unit should be permanently mounted. It's fairly heavy and very awkward. Best off buying a portable unit
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No it is not. It is an amazing rooftop mount with HD TV that is as good or better than my Direct TV in the house, but it is not compatible for tailgating. It is a mechanically complex system.
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It would have to be a pretty substantial unit to fasten to antennae and then be secured to ground. Not really intended to to be used that way, but, anything is possible if you want to make it work. Depends on your mechanical ability.
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No, I do not think putting this on a tripod would be practical. First, this device weighs almost 50 pounds by itself. That is a significant lift for anyone. Even if you were OK with that, the custom built "tripod" you would need to support and stabilize this device would be big and heavy. OK, if you have a big SUV or trailer to haul both and friends who will help you set it up at each camp site maybe. Next, you need a 120 VAC 60HZ power supply to power this beast. Remember, this device is not capable of tracking a direct TV Sat. It is capable of finding and then locking on to the sat and then going to sleep until you wake it up and stow it for travel. Mounting this on a tripod that is rock solid and unobstructed at ground level is possible but really unlikely. If you buy one and try this, I would like to know how it works out for you and yours.
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I looked at my Rokinon monopod. Like my tripods, it has a shoe with a camera screw that detaches from the unit. I haven't ever given much thought to using a 'ball head' on a monopod.
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Tripod is fine. Monopod you're risking shaky footage. Image is incomparable, but I use the 24-105 IS if I have to do handheld or monopod work.
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From what I understand it is not tripod ready, and that is a design flaw. One reviewer mentioned that he had drilled and tapped a section of the mount for a tripod, but that may not be an option for you unless you are handy with tools.
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The tripod is ver light wt and I do not believe it will hold up well in the long run. It is stable in a closed area with my Cannon ESO Rebel T5i attached. I have not used it much, prefer to use another heaver tipod. I do not recommend it as a primary tipod.
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Yes, I have no problem mounting the rig on my tripod. I don't do it often, but I've had no problem when I did.
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Not really. It is a tank. Best tripod I've ever owned but not really for travel. Too heavy.
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That is the frustrating thing about this set up if you're just starting out building your gear kit. Its great together but taking that head off is pointless- however, you have options. While I reccomend buckling down, saving your cash, and buying the 502HD ($200) or 500ah ($170) to use on a tripod or slider, there are pan bases you can attach to the bottom of the 500 head like the feisol Pb-70. It has a 70 mm base which I believe will work with the 500 head you've got. However, it's clumsy and unreliable. Trust me. Appreciate that you have a great monopod setup, the best in fact. And that if you're considering a separate pan head for other video rigging, you'll want the 502HD, or the 500AH if you really must save $30.
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You can't use a traditional tripod, but might be able to use one that grips like a phone windshield mount if you can find one small enough.
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Hi, thanks for your email, I do not sell tripod but make sure that you buy something heavy duty as you do not want to place an expensive heavy Camcorder on a chip tripod.Take care, Norman.
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I have been doing a little research and stumbled across this site. http://www.the-portable-gps.com/gps-for-trucking.htmlCopy and paste it. I think I found my answer to what I want for Rv'ing.
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Thanks for asking.... I'd have a sturdier tripod for any/all telephoto lens. Just not good enough. The extra weight makesthe tripod "slide" downward.
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We love using this unit with our RV travels, but also worried about it getting "legs". So I run a heavy cable lock through the handle and secure it to the RV. Also bought the Voltage Valet Cable Lock (from Amazon)that sounds a 110db alarm if it's jostled or the thin retractable cable is cut (cheap insurance at $12). Fellow RVers would likely take note of that! ((c8
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Tripod is not a good tripod. It is unsteady at all levels except for the lowest (base) position. It does perform all the functions (rotate, pan, etc.); but, I have already upgraded the tripod to one I use when doing photo work. Instability of the tripod is the only bad thing about the tripod. Scope works fine.
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It's called an Xit XT50TRS. Fully extended it is barely above 4 ft tall. Somewhat flimsy but extremely lightweight if you had to carry it to the back country. Otherwise, you would prefer a real tripod. There is a YouTube flick on it if you want to look at it and get an opinion. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQt418Ms_F4
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not a stupid question! i bought this for my parents who have a lake house and love to watch birds and wildlife down on the shore-100yds away. they love it and it was a great buy! tripod not great as other reviews stated, but my dad mounted on freestanding tripod he had laying around and works perfect! hope this helps!!
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It's actually not too bad. If you're going to be recording movies though I recommend using a different head for it. The ball head is great for photography but not-so-great for video as it doesn't provide the fluid movement. I personally have a different head on mine and it works well! The only complaint I have towards this tripod is that when it's fully extended, it can become a little wobbly and flimsy feeling. You can easily combat this problem by weighting it down with the provided weigh hook.