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Davis & Sanford

Davis & Sanford Provista 7518 Tripod with FM18 Head

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Size: PROVISTA 7518


Features

  • Supports 18 lbs (8.2kg)
  • Mid-level Spreader
  • Dual adjustable pan handles for greater control
  • 75mm Claw Ball
  • Double strut top leg sections enhance stability

Description

Alfred Hitchcock once said, "In feature films the director is God; in documentary films God is the director." Beyond the director is the person holding the camera, often the director. The Tiffen Davis & Sanford ProVista 7518 Video Tripod and Head is the tool the budding director needs. The ProVista 7518 Tripod is designed for videographers who need a heavy-duty tripod for a variety of field, studio, educational, and industrial applications. It supports cameras weighing up to 18 pounds. The 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. The top-leg section of the tripod has double-strut construction for stability. A 75 millimeter claw ball 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 the ProVista is 64 inches, minimum height is 31 inches. Tripod weight without a head is 8 pounds.Matched up perfectly to the ProVista 7518 tripod is the FM18 Fluid Head, which can also hold up to 18 pounds. Designed for heavy-duty use with Mini DVs and large camcorders, offering fluid-smooth 360 panning and 90 up-and-down tilting. Separate, easy-grip knobs lock and unlock the panning and tilting mechanism. Mid level spreader included adds additional support Rubber feet grab any surface. Non-glare black anodized finish Maximum Height - 64 Maximum Load - 18 lbs. Minimum Height - 28 Tripod Weight - 10 lbs. 3 oz. Includes FM18 Head Fluid head with 18 pound capacity ensures smooth operation. Sliding quick release plate system affords variable balance control. 2 adjustable removable pan handles provide easy maneuverability. Independent tilt


Product Dimensions: 15 x 15 x 20 inches


Item Weight: 10 pounds


Item model number: S-005129


Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: No


Date First Available: June 17, 2003


Manufacturer: Davis & Sanford


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    • ... 500mm away and it was steady and gave me great shots. It is heavy
Review Image by J Davidian
I used this tripod when filming at a concert over 500mm away and it was steady and gave me great shots. It is heavy, but helps keep a steady video shot. I bought a Benro s7 fluid head and Slik 700DX tripod, but the head was way too loose/couldn't tighten down the drag for steady zoom shots... I tightened it as far as it would go for tilt but it was still shaky when my hand would touch the arm...I returned both. I then purchased the Davis and Sanford Provista 7518 Tripod/FM18(2) Head and it was a little heavier, more stable, and the pan tilt are great for steady/long zoom recording. I will say it is a little stiff, but when you are zoomed in far, you appreciate it. At a concert last night, when pressing down on the tripod, one of the legs decreased a little. I was surprised because the leg clamps are stiff to open/close. Neverthess, the video shots are professional. I was a little disheartened with Benro. I didn't go with Manfrotto because the 502 has the pan adjustment in an awkward place (in front of the head). But I will say, the camera plate on this D&S is not as easy to slide on off and tighten as a Manfrotto. But I am using a DSLR, yet it is manageable. God bless. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2017 by J Davidian
    • Rock Solid With So Much To Give At An Unheard Of Price
Sturdy, high quality and reasonable weight. You even get an extra tripod plate, two size screws for your camera,and a carrying bag. That extra plate comes in handy for my, camera slider, other cameras and even if a friend comes along for a shoot with me. They even thought of not loosing the two different camera mounting screws as they have two places to screw them into on the head so you won't loose one or the other depending on which one you are using, how cool is that. We all put stuff down and leave things and next thing you know it's gone. Well with a place to put the screws on the actual tripod means that they thought of it all. The head is smooth as well. The only gripe people have about this tripod is the lever that tightens down your plate when mounting your camera. Well, I've solved that: You just get it turned tight enough to barely get the plate on and slide it in place then tighten down. Done! Keep the right handle off and you'll be good to go. If you want it on for looks, put the camera on the tropod first, then put the right handle on. But this tripod, it is a hell of a lot of good and the price is surprising! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2017 by Craig Hand
    • Great fluid head action, nice and sturdy tripod legs, especially for the price.
I just got this tripod in the mail a few days ago and I'm pleasantly surprised with the quality of the fluid head. Given the price of this tripod compared to other fluid head models I wasn't expecting much, but after using this head I can honestly say the fluid head action is great, and for the price it's pretty amazing. The legs are nice and sturdy but not so heavy as to make the tripod unwieldily or a pain to carry around. The height is awesome, and it can extend much higher than I'll ever need. Some minor cons about this tripod would be that it seems you can only adjust the drag of the horizontal panning, and not the vertical, but the action is smooth enough where it's not really a big deal (you just need to apply a little extra pressure when panning vertically if you want a faster shot). The other minor con is that one of the two handles obstructs the quick release button, so you'll need to remove it if you want easy access to the quick release. I only use one handle anyway, but the button is on the right side so I had to remove the right side handle which I probably would have used instead of the left side. One other thing I would mention is that this head might not be the best for attaching to a slider, as when it detaches from the legs, the bottom of the head is male (big long 3/8 screw sticking out) instead of female, which is what most sliders require (a hole in the bottom of the tripod head that mounts onto a screw sticking out of the slider, as opposed to a screw sticking out of the tripod head like this one has). It doesn't seem like you can convert the tripod head mount from male to female, so if you're planning on using this head for a slider you may want to consider a different model. Came with a nice carrying case, alan wrenches, and an extra quick release plate. All in all, this is a great entry level fluid head tripod for anyone looking to up their production value without spending a fortune. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 15, 2015 by Skylar Shankman
    • Great Sticks For The Price - Nice Head Too!
We just test-drove one of these yesterday, and it does look like it's got a lot of bang for the buck. A real fluid head with fairly stripped-back (but totally workable) drag controls, and the movement feels nice and steady on our tester Panasonic DVX200. I'm a little concerned that I'll lose the sled's "lens this way" orientation pin, which can be completely disconnected from the camera mount screw. The sled would still operate without it, you just wouldn't have the forward-facing pin. What's kinda cool is that if you lose the entire sled, a typical Manfrotto unit (from a 503, for instance) works perfectly, you just have to slide it in backwards. Crazy! I suspect we'll buy another of these, as they're much lighter and easier to toss around for some of our run-and-gun shoots. Some plastic parts on the tripod assembly but it all seems quite well designed. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2017 by Bruce P. Barker
    • Great tripod.
For those just getting into video work, or for those who need an extra set of legs, this is an excellent tripod. I shoot professionally, and I love this system. No, it's not an E-image, but the bang for the buck you get is wonderful. I like the head. It's smooth and get's the job done, plus if you have another nicer head around you can attach it to the sticks. I don't often shoot outdoors, so spikes aren't a big thing for me. Everything is adjustable, and everything adjusts easily. I've gotten some comments about having two handles. If you don't like it, take one off. The bag is nice with extra pockets to hold rails and plates and enough room to throw some light stands in as well. The shoulder strap on the bag is a no-go, however. Plastic attachments that broke even before I tried to use them, hence the loss of one star. Even with that, I'd buy it again. Used mostly with my C100, but I have yet to work a camera I wouldn't put on it...maybe not the Ursa. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2016 by Robert Felker

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