Davis & Sanford ProVista Airlift Tripod with Pneumatic Centerpost with FM18 Fluid Head & W3 Dolly

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★★★★☆
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Pros

  • Attaches firmly (3)
  • Good stability (3)
  • Large range of motion (3)
  • Strong clamp (3)
  • Blocks wind (1)
  • Comes with spare parts (1)
  • Double handles (1)
  • Great max height (1)
  • Heavy-duty (1)
  • Perfect (1)
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Cons

  • Heavy / bulky (1)
  • Maintenance (1)
  • Plastic joints hinges (1)
  • Pneumatic not smooth (1)
  • Requires lubrication main (1)

Best Uses

  • Stabilization (2)
  • Discovery channel (1)
  • Filmmaking wo audio (1)
  • Music videos (1)
  • Outdoors videography (1)
  • Photography (1)
  • Video (1)
  • Weddings (1)
 
 
 

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ProVista Airlift Tripod with Pneumatic Centerpost with FM18 Fluid Head & W3 Dolly

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Davis & Sanford ProVista Airlift Tripod with Pneumatic Centerpost with FM18 Fluid Head & W3 Dolly Reviews

 

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Davis & Sanford ProVista Airlift Tripod with Pneumatic Centerpost with FM18 Fluid Head & W3 Dolly Review

Will do what I need it for, but warning.

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Comes with Spare Parts
  • Double Handles
  • Great Max Height
  • Heavy-duty
  • Strong Configuration
  • More »

    Cons

  • Maintenance
  • Plastic Joints Hinges
  • Pneumatic not smooth
  • Requires Lubrication Main

    Best Uses

  • Discovery Channel
  • Filmmaking wo Audio
  • Music Videos
  • Outdoors Videography
  • Weddings
 

"This is a strong piece of equipment, but has it's flaws. The Pan feature on mine is sluggish and only works best when the lock is loosened for the Pneumatic Centerpost. However, once you loose this (just to get a standard pan), the pneumatic head will move upward. Unless you plan to fight the air p …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Mar 4 2009
CJH III
Pittsburgh, Pistolvania
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Davis & Sanford ProVista Airlift Tripod with Pneumatic Centerpost with FM18 Fluid Head & W3 Dolly Review

Great Deal!

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Attaches Firmly
  • Good Stability
  • Large Range of Motion
  • Perfect
  • Strong Clamp

    Cons

  • Heavy

    Best Uses

  • Video
 

"If you're looking for a professional quality tripod, there's not really any competition for this price. The head is really smooth and the dolly is a nice bonus.



Its a little heavy - then again, you carry it too and from a location - its not like a camera where you can't set it down - this is a n …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Sep 29 2009
Mr. Anger
Ohio
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  • Pro Photographer
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Davis & Sanford ProVista Airlift Tripod with Pneumatic Centerpost with FM18 Fluid Head & W3 Dolly Review

BEST PRO TRIPOD IN THIS PRICE RANGE

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Attaches Firmly
  • Good Stability
  • Large Range of Motion
  • Strong Clamp

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Photography
  • Stabilization
 

"This is the best pro tripod in this price range. Looks professional, larger than it appears in the picture, great feel, truly fluid, no issues with the pneumatic centerpost and you get the height needed. "

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Oct 20 2009
BPat
Los Angeles, CA
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Davis & Sanford ProVista Airlift Tripod with Pneumatic Centerpost with FM18 Fluid Head & W3 Dolly Review

I would buy this product again and again

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Attaches Firmly
  • Good Stability
  • Large Range of Motion
  • Soft Movement
  • Strong Clamp

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Stabilization
 

"The FM18 head moves perfectly and the tripod is excellent. "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Nov 4 2009
Christian Miranda
Barceloneta, Puerto Rico
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  • Semi-pro Photographer
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