New Hydraulic Tripod for Mini DV Cameras
August 18, 2004
Torrance, CA - Davis & Sanford Tripods, a Tiffen Company brand, has introduced the ProVista Airlift Tripod, suited to handle the many new Mini DVs and camcorders being developed.
The ProVista Airlift Tripod is designed for videographers who need a heavy-duty tripod for a variety of field, studio, educational, and industrial applications, the manufacturer reports. The hydraulic centerpost creates a “floating action” for quick and easy height adjustments. It supports cameras weighing up to 10 pounds. ProVista is a three-section aluminum tripod with a non-glare black anodized finish. Quick release leg locks are easy to use even in the cold.
For fast setup, the locks flip open and close with only a half twist. A durable, padded carrying bag is included in the ProVista Airlift tripod and head kit.
The top-leg section of the tripod has double-strut construction for stability. The 1 3/8” diameter air-assisted centerpost adds mobility and stability to your shooting. The 3/8”-16 mounting screw will accept most professional tripod heads. The rubber feet provide traction on any surface, indoors and out. Maximum height for ProVista Airlift is 68”.
Minimum height is 32”. Tripod weight without a head is 9 pounds.
The head option for the ProVista Airlift tripod is the Davis and Sanford FM18 Fluid Head that can hold up to 18 pounds. It is designed for heavy-duty use with Mini DVs and large camcorders. It offers fluid-smooth 360º panning and 90º up- and-down tilting.
Separate, easy-grip knobs lock and unlock the panning and tilting mechanism. The large platform measures 3 ¾” by 3”. The quick release plate features a 3/8”-16 and a ¼”-20 mounting screws to attach most any camera to the platform easily. Two handles are provided that can be used together or separately in multiple positions. The FM18 weighs 3 ¾ pounds.
The ProVista Airlift tripod and all Davis & Sanford products carry the Davis & Sanford 10-year warranty and are available through the Tiffen worldwide dealer network.
For more information, visit
www.tiffen.com
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