Purchasing a Tripod

[charlieharper]

Hi!
So I got myself a decent camcorder, the Sony HDR CX110 a while ago.
I made a stupid mistake of buying a cheap tripod. Now I know why it was cheap. Panning sucks! Not smooth at all, as you can see on this video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8N6Ogs52uzQ. I purchased the Tristar 1932 - Mistake of my life!

Anyway, I'm definitely buying something else. At the moment I'm looking at http://www.makro.co.za/p/4784/manfrotto-modo-maxi-tripod-785b/. The name Manfrotto sells it.

Does anyone have any experience with this tripod or can recommend something in +- The same price range?

Smoothness of the panning is PRIORITY. Really don't want to my future video look jerky.

Thanks!

 

[adsl2]

I had one a year or so ago, used it for stills though. I will rather look at a tripod with a fluid head but it will cost a lot more.

 

[flarkit]

That model is only 1.5m high, which seems a bit low to me. But I love Manfrotto's quality

 

[EchoZA]

MANFROTO(sp?) all the way, best I have used!

 

[charlieharper]

That model is only 1.5m high, which seems a bit low to me. But I love Manfrotto's quality

Good point there...

Anyone seen any other tripod, that's not too pricey ?

Thanks!

 

[charlieharper]

Came across this fella today: http://www.incredible.co.za/ProductDescription.aspx?SKU=73439

2-way fluid panhead with quick-release platform, geared elevator, bubble leveller, radial braces, 3-section legs with rubber feet.
Titanium colour finish on legs.

Would anyone recommend Velbon?