Magnus VT-4000: Does anyone have any experience with this tripod? I have a chance to get one at a 'rock bottom' price. I'll be using it with my D5300 and Tamron 18

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Magnus VT-4000

Jul 22, 2022 17:58:58 #

Starman441 Loc: Iguana Land, Fl.

Does anyone have any experience with this tripod? I have a chance to get one at a 'rock bottom' price. I'll be using it with my D5300 and Tamron 18 - 400, so weight shouldn't be a factor.
Thanks ahead for any input.

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/842086-REG/Magnus_VT_4000_VT_4000_Tripod_System.html

Jul 22, 2022 18:05:24 #

Architect1776 Loc: In my mind

Starman441 wrote:

Are you sure you want a video head?

Jul 22, 2022 19:11:21 #

Starman441 Loc: Iguana Land, Fl.

It would be more versatile than a standard photo head, with the ball mount and fluid drag. It would be handy to have to shoot videos as well as photos. Do you see any drawbacks for photo use?

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Jul 22, 2022 19:52:32 #

Architect1776 Loc: In my mind

Starman441 wrote:

It would be more versatile than a standard photo head, with the ball mount and fluid drag. It would be handy to have to shoot videos as well as photos. Do you see any drawbacks for photo use?

Goes up and down and pans.
I believe that it will not tilt in the 3rd axis which is a big problem for still shooting.

Jul 22, 2022 22:55:58 #

Starman441 Loc: Iguana Land, Fl.

[quote=Architect1776]Goes up and down and pans.
I believe that it will not tilt in the 3rd axis which is a big problem.

Thanks for the reply. I know it won't tilt to 90°, so No portrait mode. Not an issue for me. I was thinking that, for the < $40 USD investment, I get a ball/fluid head & more stable carbon fiber legs than my older Velbon 450. Mainly interested in user/owner quality reviews.

Jul 23, 2022 02:41:59 #

Architect1776 Loc: In my mind

[quote=Starman441]

Architect1776 wrote:

Goes up and down and pans.
I believe that it will not tilt in the 3rd axis which is a big problem.

Thanks for the reply. I know it won't tilt to 90°, so No portrait mode. Not an issue for me. I was thinking that, for the < $40 USD investment, I get a ball/fluid head & more stable carbon fiber legs than my older Velbon 450. Mainly interested in user/owner quality reviews.

Your choice.

Jul 23, 2022 09:06:10 #

imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida

Starman441 wrote:

It would be more versatile than a standard photo head, with the ball mount and fluid drag. It would be handy to have to shoot videos as well as photos. Do you see any drawbacks for photo use?

I think it is a little overkill for stills - in other words a bit heavy and bulky - but just right for video. You do need good L bracket for verticals - or a collar.

Jul 23, 2022 10:55:23 #

ncribble Loc: Albuquerque, NM

I have one and it is big and heavy.. Use it in a Church for video and there it is perfect. If your consideration is to use it as a portable set up, then you must be young and strong.

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