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Tripods,
Spreaders & Dollies |
Picture
quality relies as much upon the rigidity and stability of the
camera support as it does on the smoothness of the pan and tilt
head. All Vinten tripod systems have been designed to optimise
rigidity without compromising operational essentials such as
weight, reliability, maintenance and speed of set-up.
Clearances in tripod design allow
an element of movement necessary for quick setup and effective
clamping. When the clamps are locked this clearance is minimised
eliminating the distraction of uncontrollable "free" movement,
particularly noticeable when framing long, tight shots in windy
conditions.
Drag forces a tripod to twist,
forcing the camera to "spring back" at the end of a move, making
precise shot framing and minor adjustments extremely difficult. The
torsional rigidity of the tripod is the only thing that will
minimise spring back and is therefore a feature taken very
seriously by Vinten.
The choice of spreader will
always influence stability but is ultimately determined by the
conditions you work in. A ground spreader is by far the most stable
device. However, it is ideally suited to flat, hard surfaces. A
mid-level spreader is better for rough terrain or confined spaces
as the feet are free to fit the conditions, but it can be at the
cost of picture stability.
Vinten understand the issues
surrounding shot stability and optimise the design of each element
within the tripod system to ensure you get the very best
performance possible, in any condition you find yourself
working.
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