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Tiffen Davis & Sanford ProVista 7518 Tripod and Head, 75 Video Tripod With FM-18 Fluid Head. (Head Supports up to 18 lbs., Tripods 25 lbs., extends 28" - 64") | 
| Brand: Tiffen
Buy New: $185.00
New (5) Used (1) from $185.00
Rating:  17 reviews
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Maximum Weight Recommendation (lbs): 18.1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 14
MPN: PROVISTA7518
Model: 7518
UPC: 049383236071
EAN: 0049383236071
ASIN: B00009UTCA
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Perfect for field, studio, educational or industrial applications | | • | For video cameras & mini-DV's weighing up to 18 lbs | | • | Heavy duty, double-strut, 3- section tripod and fluid head | | • | Fluid Head w/18 lb capacity ensures smooth operation | | • | Sliding quick release plate system affords variable balance control |
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Product Description
Tiffen is one of the most comprehensive manufacturers/distributors of photographic products for the photography, motion picture and television industries. Tiffen has been honored with two Academy Awards for Technical Achievement, and continues to be the first choice of professional photographers.PRODUCT FEATURES: Perfect field, studio, educational or industrial applications; Heavy-duty double strut 3-section tripod and fluid head; Double strut top leg section provides extra stability; Self-aligning metal quick-flip leg locks offer fast set up; Mid level spreader included adds additional support; Rubber feet grab any surface; Non-glare black anodized finish.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 12 more reviews...
 Mil Spec, tripod fighting machine..... well almost : ) March 28, 2007
Michael E. Gburzynski (San Diego, CA USA)
14 out of 14 found this review helpful
We have a closet full of broken and worn out tripods. Heads go bad, legs no longer hold up. NOT THIS ONE!!
I am fully confident that I could mount a heavy machine gun to this tripod. Built with heavy duty materials. Precision construction, just like the Steadicam Merlin (we have one of those too) that is made by the same company. 10 Year warrantee, and when you see this beast in person, you will understand why. Simply put, the last tripod you will ever buy. Fluid Pan head is ridiculously smooth and ALL METAL!. Comes with a nice heavy duty body bag. I first saw this bad boy on display in the Las Vegas Consumer Electronics Show, and tried to buy the display model on the spot.
The last video 'pod you'll ever need July 6, 2007
J. Lent (Catskills NY)
13 out of 13 found this review helpful
Top end quality. Tough powder coated legs, aluminum castings. Shipping weight is 11 pounds -- B and H included at no extra cost a 3" wheeled dolly and two extra quick-connect plates. Very smooth action on legs, silky glide on extra heavy duty fluid head. I've used O'connors and Millers costing 1,000 smackers, and this head is just as good if not better. Ball leveling and bubble; locks down TIGHT too. Balancing cam is easy and fast. Comes with heavy duty black ballistic nylon bag (which is even lined with sateen fabric and has two zipper compartments and tote strap). The "blue bag" from that Vermont company alone is $200. Very pleased with the excellent construction and fast service and extras from B and H. This pod's a definite winner in all aspects so far. Comes with 10 year warranty so be sure to save the proof of purchase invoice and register the product. Even comes with allen wrench to tighten head screws if necessary. Highly recommend this fine product.
A FANTASTIC Tripod July 5, 2006
John L. Mondelli (Florida)
11 out of 13 found this review helpful
After dealing with cheap tripods from local camera and electronics stores I finally decided I needed to get a REAL tripod that would pan, tilt and STAND UP properly. This tripod is a thing of beauty. The best $200 I ever spent on Amazon! If you're tired of your piece of trash tripod and need something that will WORK PROFESSIONALY then this is what you need!
 Camera mounting plate poorly designed November 3, 2007
Karema (New Orleans, the Crescent City USA)
7 out of 9 found this review helpful
The first time I went out on a shoot, I had a heck of a time mounting the camera to this tripod. The screws would not rotate completely because they were too close to the camera. The plate was poorly design as well at the mount. the tripod otherwise is very stable and smooth. I am thinking about trying to get a custom fit just so I can easily mount my camera to this unit without spending so much time. I am surprised others did not mention this huge flaw in their own reviews. This is the worst mount I have ever used. On a good note, this tripod came with a camera bag and dolly, if purchased via BH Photo.
Update after about 6 months
I had to get a part sawed off in order to rotate so that the plates would lock in a tight fit. Ever since I was able to mount without problems.
I took the tripod in the field and the legs fell while the camera was mounted. I didn't realize that the legs were screwed together and needed a star key for adjustments. I had what every AV Tech lives by, DUCK TAPE, and literally had to duck tape the legs so they wouldn't fall.
I wouldn't recommend this tripod because of the many flaws. I should have purchaed a Bogen. I have a Bogen that was soaked in Katrina waters for 2 weeks and still work. Just wanted to save some money and saw good reviews for this tripod so went ahead and purchased it. Big mistake.
Great Tripod November 5, 2007
Susan R. Masterson
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
I'm really impressed with this tripod. I've been using an $1100 Manfrotto tripod, so I was skeptical about spending $200. The fluid head moves very smoothly and with the lock adjustments tight it simulates a drag adjustment. The ball setting for the head allows a super quick adjustment for level---easy to see with the bullseye level attached to the head. Just unscrew the vertical bar under the head and the ball rotates in its base to any desired angle. The tripod shipped with an extra mounting plate, but the allen wrench that was supposed to be in the bag is not in the bag. The carry bag is very nice.
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