Hello.
I'm looking to buy a new tripod - already have one but its only a lightweight el-cheapo Jessops one which cost me something like £30. I bought it in an emergency when I got called on at short notice to do a wedding video last year. The wedding was in a church and it was a hot sunny day in May, so I didn't experience any problems.
My concern, given that I've got two weddings booked for next year, is that a gust of wind could take it down with the camera as well due to its lack of weight.
So I'm looking for something a bit more sturdy, if you like. And also a problem I've noticed with the Jessops one is that although panning is very smooth once you get moving, it sometimes 'snaps' a bit just as you start moving.
The good thing about the Jessops one though, is A) its lightweight to carry around and B) its got a spirit level built in which comes in very handy.
What's a good compromise combining the best/better elements of the above without me having to sell my remaining kidney to pay for it?
I'm looking to buy a new tripod - already have one but its only a lightweight el-cheapo Jessops one which cost me something like £30. I bought it in an emergency when I got called on at short notice to do a wedding video last year. The wedding was in a church and it was a hot sunny day in May, so I didn't experience any problems.
My concern, given that I've got two weddings booked for next year, is that a gust of wind could take it down with the camera as well due to its lack of weight.
So I'm looking for something a bit more sturdy, if you like. And also a problem I've noticed with the Jessops one is that although panning is very smooth once you get moving, it sometimes 'snaps' a bit just as you start moving.
The good thing about the Jessops one though, is A) its lightweight to carry around and B) its got a spirit level built in which comes in very handy.
What's a good compromise combining the best/better elements of the above without me having to sell my remaining kidney to pay for it?