Reddit Reddit reviews Ravelli AVTP Professional 65mm Video Camera Tripod with Fluid Drag Head

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Ravelli AVTP Professional 65mm Video Camera Tripod with Fluid Drag Head
Professional 3-Segment Interlocking Crutch Type LegsSupports Video Cameras/SLRs up to 27LBSDual Handled Head with Continuous Drag Fluid Movement for both Pan and Tilt AxisUniversal 65mm Mounting BowlMaximum Operating Height: 54.5"
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26 Reddit comments about Ravelli AVTP Professional 65mm Video Camera Tripod with Fluid Drag Head:

u/Rangizingo · 25 pointsr/Android

Leagues better than my first video, nice job! I like the detail and decent camera work, especially for a first video.

I like the way you write down the locations of the parts of the phone on that paper, odd little nice thing.

Also, I really like your intro animation (especially for a first video). Where did it come from? Did you make it?

Few suggestions from an amateur who's done it for 4 ish years. This also depends on how serious you want to be as some of these tips require buying stuff. Just things I wish I could have had people tell me when I was getting started.

  1. Audio needs work. You and I use identical Mics, even the color! (Blue Yeti FTW!) But, the echo in this is pretty bad for you, audio makes a HUGE impact on how your viewers see your quality. Get a mic stand, like these. The Blue Yeti pro can get some fantastic audio, set it to Cardiod, find which side is recording, and have it in front of you when you speak. For amateurs, viewers don't generally mind seeing it in front of you.
  2. There are times when you sound rehearsed. This comes with time and practice, but relax and have fun! If making these is for you like it is to me, it really is fun.
  3. Maybe consider some light background music if that's your style. It's not for everyone, but just a recommendation, always try to use royalty free music and give credit in your description so you don't get hit with a bullshit copyright claim (even though the music is royalty free, sometimes they're weird). What editing software do you use?
  4. Get a fluid head tripod (this could depend on the type of camera you use). I personally use [this one]
    (https://www.amazon.com/Ravelli-AVTP-Professional-Camera-Tripod/dp/B00139W0XM/ref=sr_1_6?s=photo&ie=UTF8&qid=1493901832&sr=1-6&keywords=fluid+head+tripod). These make the difference between panning camera shots that jump and smooth panning shots. This really steps up your production value and is a small change that makes a big difference.
  5. Try to get more consistent lighting, sort of camera dependent just depending on how good the camera your using is (what is it?) but not entirely. I've used this set for two years, I wouldn't recommend it for video though. I learned the hard way. This is better for photography. Something like this (this style, not necessarily this particualr one as I've never used it).There are some shots where the lighting looks red, looks dull, looks dark, looks bright, etc. This will come with time, learning, and experience and as you develop a more skilled eye for a "good shot". I won't pretend I'm a pro, but I've learned a thing or two. Some cameras offer a video mode for different lighting (think a filter for a picture, similar concept) that could make a world of a difference here!
  6. Careful with where you place your lights. Unless you deal with higher end cameras and know what you're doing, they tend to mess up your contrast, color profile and brightness pretty hard. Unless having a light source (like a lightbulb or something, RGB or accent lights and stuff are fine) gives you the effect you want in the scene, either cover it with your body or an object, or keep it out of frame.

    Overall, really a good video for your first try. I'm not trying to criticize with my above comments, just trying to help you with stuff I wish I knew a few years back! A lot will come with experience. You'll also learn it's a labor of love with a lot of work and very little reward (Read : little/no pay) for a LONG time, unless you get crazy lucky and go viral.

    Feel free to shoot me any questions you have! I'm happy to help a brother out. Maybe we could even collab sometime, who knows :).
u/HybridCamRev · 9 pointsr/videography

Yes, that's an expensive camera. You can put an entire 4K studio together for less. Here's how:

Camera and Sound

u/brunerww · 9 pointsr/videography

Hi yes_that_bowling_pin - for the highest image quality in your price range, I recommend the [$530 (on sale, with kit lens) Panasonic G6] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CFCTDD6/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00CFCTDD6&linkCode=as2&tag=battleforthew-20). It has a combination of features that make a filmmaker's life a lot easier:

u/whutchamacallit · 4 pointsr/videography

Just FYI those spiked feat 90% of the time are retractable by rotating the rubber "foot" (don't know what else to call that) that surrounds the spike part.

I have two 70Ds and as my stationary's and an A7sii as my A cam as well and I use these for my 70ds: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000NOGR0A?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_search_detailpage

I would never use these tripods as my primary because of the head style but they work great for stationary. I also sometimes use them to hold my audio recorder or use both to stabilize my slider. I got them on sale as an Amazon daily deal for $95 though.. so..

If you want another relatively inexpensive video head that Raveli is great value: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00139W0XM?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_search_detailpage

u/[deleted] · 3 pointsr/videography

This D&S is a killer value. I used to own one and used it as my main tripod until I finally plunked down the big bucks on a higher end Manfrotto. My buddy I sold it to is currently still using it and very happy with the tripod.

This Ravelli is even cheaper and seems very similar with great reviews. I own some other budget oriented gear from them (a green/white/black screen setup) and am really impressed with the build quality for what I paid.

Either should serve you well for a while until you feel like getting something especially nice.

u/PastramiSwissRye · 2 pointsr/videography

I'd lean toward the Manfrotto because it has a video head instead of a ball head.

At that price range you may find you get a better value with something like this: http://amzn.com/B00139W0XM which has a slightly glitchy head but is very sturdy for the price or by selecting your own sticks and head separately like these: http://amzn.com/B008EH1WBM + http://amzn.com/B004DGURP0

u/dwoi · 2 pointsr/Filmmakers

Go for the Ravelli AVTP—excellent, very durable video tripod and it's quite cheap for how good it is.

u/beowulf_71 · 2 pointsr/Cameras

this has served me well for years. Works pretty well.. I had a DSLR rig, with rods, follow focus, etc set up on it and it did quite well given the entry level price.

u/animalkracker · 2 pointsr/Filmmakers

The tripod seems to be this ravelli. That head is worth the price alone. I have this and love it. Very very smooth pan

u/navyche · 2 pointsr/GH5

Ironically, I'm also in the market for a new tripod & did some research last night, looking at price-performance trade-offs. I arranged the items by range (although my ranges are bit lower than yours), and came up with the following:

(low budget)
$202.60 CDN - Ravelli AVTP Professional 75mm Video Camera Tripod with Fluid Drag Head

(mid-end)
$489.88 US - Manfrotto MVH502A Fluid Head and MVT502AM Tripod
Honrable mention to Benro tripods in the mid-end range.

(high-end)
$1039.00 CDN - Sachtler System ACE M MS

u/Mr-Fring · 2 pointsr/videography

How about this one? About the same price range and ships from the UK

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Ravelli-AVTP-Professional-Camera-Tripod/dp/B00139W0XM

u/davidkscot · 2 pointsr/videography

It sounds like what I was recommending is a reasonable starter and you can look at adding and improving the video kit as you gain experience.

Have a look at some beginner tutorials on youtube how to use room lighting, how to frame a shot and how to set your audio levels.

Without knowing budget, it's a bit hard to know what to look at recommending equipment wise. Order of priority for spend would be camera 1st, audio 2nd, tripod 3rd. You will need all of these, however value for money will change with different size budgets.

If you are willing to buy 2nd hand, you could make the budget go further, but some business might not want to do this.

Here's a quick budget as an starter example only, you can go cheaper and you can go more expensive and you can add more items (bags etc) as you need to.

Camera + storage card $1000-1500 Canon XA11 (Amazon link)

Mic $450-600 Sennheiser G3 wireless lav mic (Amazon link)

Tripod $100-200 Ravelli video tripod (Amazon link)

The linked items are for illustration purposes to give you a starting point, there may be better options - go read/watch reviews as this is a fast changing market. If you are in the US, B&H are a well known and respected video retail brand (I am not affiliated with them at all), give them a call and get their advice for your budget, then go and research their suggestions.

If you do go with a wireless mic solution make sure you buy a set which transmits on a frequency suitable for your country as this does change around the world and check if you need a licence (there are usually some frequencies which are free to use, but might be more prone to interference).

u/liado · 1 pointr/videography

It's definitely above your price range, but I really like the Benro Aero 4. That said, I've been wanting to try out the exact tripod you linked because it seems to be aimed at the same user base and Manfrotto makes amazing products.
Regardless, the hardest part about budgeting for a tripod is that you need one that can take somewhat of a beating. Being able to trust it with hundreds (or thousands) of dollars worth of equipment day after day is asking a lot for $150. If you can invest more, do so. You will regret something that is either cumbersome or prone to damage. For example, I've used this tripod, and while it's solid materials, the clamp style doesn't hold very well, so I had to constantly bring out a screwdriver just so the legs would hold up.

u/HybridCameraRevoluti · 1 pointr/Filmmakers

Nice unit for $497. Sadly, shipping is $120 to the States. $617 is a lot of money for a tripod, dolly and a 12' track.

A [$346 Glide Gear Dolly & 12' Track Combo] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FAZDZFC/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00FAZDZFC&linkCode=as2&tag=battleforthew-20) plus a [$160 Ravelli AVTP Professional tripod] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00139W0XM/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00139W0XM&linkCode=as2&tag=battleforthew-20) [Referral Links] is over $100 less and a much better deal.

u/thatdudenamedjesse · 1 pointr/videography

Would these work together and be good options for him?

Slider: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00A2BW8HU/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1458824689&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=KAMERAR+SD-1+60CM+DSLR+DV+Camera+Track+Dolly+Slider+Video+Stabilization

Monopod: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00CBB5E3Y/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1458825136&sr=8-1&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=manfrotto+monopod&dpPl=1&dpID=21N4FaNAwnL&ref=plSrch

Also possible tripod?:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00139W0XM/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1458825063&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=Ravelli+75mm+fluid+head+tripod


Also asking selfishly because I'm thinking of this setup myself (if they could work together)

u/Roosterrr · 1 pointr/cinematography

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00139W0XM?psc=1&ref=yo_pop_mb_yo_pop_mb_pd_t2

u/JeffThought · 1 pointr/videography

Ravelli makes some decent but pretty heavy tripods for pretty cheap: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00139W0XM/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?qid=1463199185&sr=8-3&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=ravelli+tripod&dpPl=1&dpID=41PNz5KJ6bL&ref=plSrch

u/nat911 · 1 pointr/Filmmakers

I got this one on amazon for about $120 for a C100. Looks like it's not available anymore on amazon, but it can hold up to 27 lbs and is an amazing value for the quality. It's a great tripod.

u/trackpete · 1 pointr/photography

I've done video on a few road trips so hopefully I can offer some direct advice, though my stuff was all self shot. I still do a lot of video so I'm up to date.

  1. Don't buy the Sigma 24-70 lens. It doesn't appear to be stabilized and it's way too much of an investment for video. You need stabilization for a run and gun DSLR video lens, and the lens doesn't have to be nearly as top notch as it does for photos. I would recommend something like a kit lens for most shots. Use the 35 for night shots, but the lack of stabilization will make it jittery.

  2. I'd personally recommend a GoPro over an MHD Action Camera, though I haven't really used the MHD. You don't save much and the GoPro has a better codec that can be more easily graded and brought into a DSLR film.

  3. Grab a dead cat or similar for your Rode - makes a huge difference using it in windy conditions. Seems expensive but means much less work cleaning up sound in post.

  4. The NEEWER 160 is a great panel, but consider grabbing two so you can mount one on camera and use a second as a fill/etc. Also these will come in super handy if you need to do any work outside under your car at night and whatnot. ;) Grab a big pack of AA lithiums or a couple sets of Eneloops and a big charger depending on what you can do. Worth it to have some thick white cloth you can put over the panel to soften it and use as a fill during the day as well.

  5. If you need a heavy duty tripod, this has been fantastic for me. Very high quality for the price. If you want something smaller I've also had great luck with this little guy, it's a beast. It easily manages my 5D3 with a 70-200, so the D5200 will be fine, it's just a little less stable in wind/vibration.

  6. I would recommend a small cage at the least. You can mount the light panel and microphone and still be able to get a decent grip on your camera. I don't shoot video without the cage, even if I just have a couple handles screwed into it. I don't like shoulder rigs personally, but a cage makes holding onto a rig much more stable and secure. I shot this using just a cage and a 24mm IS lens, with a 7" screen mounted on top and the only camera shake is when I'm sprinting and even that isn't bad compared to fully handheld.

    Don't forget to practice a lot and mess around, and during the trip make sure that if you think about it, you capture it. Every time I edit video from a trip I find myself remembering things that I wished I had filmed.
u/mchubie69 · 1 pointr/Filmmakers

Unfortunately that's a bit of a tricky question for me because I've never used a fluid head tripod in that price range, so I couldn't tell you for sure what I recommend.

My good friend does have one of these Ravelli fluid head tripods though
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00139W0XM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_wYjGzbVN8V3T9

Its just out of your price range at around $150, but I've worked with it and can say that for the money it's a great tripod.

I've also worked with this manfrotto 700rc2 (actually got lucky, someone left a perfectly good one sitting by a dumpster up here in Chicago haha). But it's also served me well, especially with lighter cameras like the g7/t5i, and you can find the head for those for about $80, so may just be interested in buying a head and adapting it to a cheaper tripod.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000JLO6V4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_b0jGzb1GJDEHJ

u/InevitablyPerpetual · 1 pointr/photography

Neewer makes a Carbon Fiber tripod with a solid weigh tolerance, lightweight, strong, sturdy, and only about 110 bucks. Don't waste your money on a Manfrotto or any of that, you really don't need it unless you're doing video, and even then, a Ravelli video tripod is going to do you better.

http://www.amazon.com/Neewer-Lightweight-Portable-Monopod-Capacity/dp/B00NSEKEMO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1454098226&sr=8-1&keywords=neewer+carbon+fiber+tripod

(Neewer's also doubles as a monopod, the head is replaceable, and they sell a multitude of different heads for different uses. And yes, that head is a ball head.)

http://www.amazon.com/Ravelli-AVTP-Professional-Camera-Tripod/dp/B00139W0XM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1454098265&sr=8-1&keywords=ravelli+video+tripod

(Ravelli's uses the bottom-screw ballhead that video pods are known for, and should be compatible with Manfrotto plates, if you happen to have spent too much money in the past. Only really useful for video shooters.)

u/zdierks · 1 pointr/Filmmakers

There is no substitute to a nice tripod. A good (expensive) one can last you for years and make a big difference.

try this one.
http://www.amazon.com/Ravelli-AVTP-Professional-Camera-Tripod/dp/B00139W0XM/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top

I have more expensive ones but this one is just as smooth as the others. Its not going to last you 10 years but it is really smooth for the money.

u/zardoz_speaks_to_you · 1 pointr/videography

I've found this one to be great for $160 - Ravelli AVTP Video Tripod. Not as good as a Manfrotto, but it's a whole lot cheaper.

u/RaptorMan333 · 1 pointr/videography

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1208931-REG/panasonic_lumix_dmc_g7_mirrorless_micro.html

I'd recommend a Lumix G7. This is $600 and comes with a stabilized, wide-ish zoom lens and a RODE mic. Better yet, get the one with the $100 gift card and use it towards a decent shotgun mic like an AT875 to run into your recorder. Blows canon dslr's out of the water in terms of video features. Great for run and gun because it's well laid out and intuitive to use.

Get a decent tripod like this: http://www.amazon.com/Ravelli-AVTP-Professional-Camera-Tripod/dp/B00139W0XM/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1458693144&sr=8-6&keywords=video+tripod

Maybe pick up a decently fast wide panasonic OIS lens.

Spend the rest on a solid rail-based shoulder support rig and any additional accessories.

If you think you'll be filming a lot of single subject interview typew things where theyre not moving around a ton, look into a lavalier kit. Make sure you have good headphones, like these: http://www.amazon.com/Sony-MDRV6-Studio-Monitor-Headphones/dp/B00001WRSJ/ref=sr_1_2?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1458693500&sr=1-2&keywords=sony+mdr

u/ledd · 1 pointr/WeAreTheFilmMakers

If youre not planning on taking stills get t3i. Nearly Identical video. Id recommend this over the t2i so you can still keep the swivel screen.

Also recommend this tripod. Its a fluid head so you can do smooth pans and tilts. Its gets smoother pans than my friends manfroto head and his head alone cost more than this entire tripod.

u/RalphV1209 · 1 pointr/Filmmakers

I have The Ravelli AVTP tripod and dolly and love them.

http://www.amazon.com/Ravelli-AVTP-Professional-Camera-Tripod/dp/B00139W0XM/ref=pd_sim_p_7?ie=UTF8&refRID=1QMM3J3MXECJQNB2B8ZK

http://www.amazon.com/Ravelli-ATD-Professional-Tripod-Camera/dp/B000YB862E/ref=pd_cp_p_2