[Aluminum] Of all the tripods I've used, this one is a beast at a great price. I purchased a used model only it's aluminum. Although the carbon fiber model is slightly lighter, I don't notice that much of a difference. This baby holds a lot of weight. In addition, the tripod head is nice and smooth, but better than previous models I owned. I highly recommend this unit for any serious videographer.

[Aluminum] fantastic

[25 lb] I love everything about this bag. There is TON's of space, and pockets/compartments to organize your gear. Build quality is amazing. This bag is worth every penny at the full price. But you might catch it on a daily deal, and then it's an even better deal.

[25 lb] After searching for a cheap alternative, I took the cost and got the CFF-1. It is in my mind the best focus unit available. Every option you would need it has. The build is none other than O'Connor spec, backlash is to a small 1-2mm at most, super smooth and the hand wheels feels great. Perfect size with the 38 tooth gear to have a long throw on cine lenses. A helpful tip, mine shipped with some play in one of the hand wheels, there are 2 small screws on the belt cap of the hand wheel, loosen those and the gear slides up and down from the belt inside, push down and tighten to engage the gear in the handwheel on the belt and the gap is gone from in the handwheel. I bought the 1450 case, the foam inserts is an amazing idea from O'Connor, slides right in and is not a custom cut out case for the unit. All in all, a solid unit worth every penny. I just hope O'Connor doesn't decide to replace this anytime soon.

[Aluminum] Love this tripod! Can't belive the price for the nice fluid head and sturdy legs.

[Yes] I absolutely love my Dana Dolly! I use it with light weight cameras on cheap conduit from Home Depot. The Matthews Low Boy Combo stands work great with this and offers lots of versatility. If you plan to use a heavy camera, you will need a center support stand, but since my cameras are small, it works fine for me to just use two stands, one at each end.I did not purchase a case when I purchased this, and have just been using the box that it came in. I would recommend that you get a case for this when you purchase it. In the end, this is a great product, and if you are considering it, you should get it. I've only had it for a month and used it about 40 times, so in rental fees, I have totally gotten my money out of it.

[25 lb] I'd heard lots about Oconnor products, but was never in the position to justify their upper-echelon prices. I sprung for this kit during a compelling promotion (this entire kit cost about what the hand grips alone usually cost), and I'm happy to say that their legendary quality is immediately evident. Everything about this rig has the rock-solid feel of a Mercedes Benz.

The solid build means it is a bit heavy, especially when kitted with everything. My setup has a Canon 5D mk IV, Xeen Cine lens, Cinevate follow focus & matte box, an Anton Bauer battery, and Atomos Ninja Flame recorder. This rig holds everything in place with a solidity that feels like a single ENG-style camera.

My single complaint is that I wish there was a rubber cover for the extension screws on the bottom of the hand grips. They have sharp metal edges that could easily scratch a surface if placed with the grips not at an angle. Or they should re-engineer this so that this part is recessed below the edge of the grip.

[150 mm Bowl] I put this tripod to the test. It's currently sitting on top of a 4-floor office building, holding a time-lapse camera. While being held in place by sandbags, it has been through some high winds and foul weather and it's holding strong. It is also a very smooth head. Pans and tilts like a dream. It's also very light. I carried it up a ladder to get on the roof and it wasn't too much of a challenge. Highly recommend this camera.

[Spiked] This bowl head adapter is a must if you want the ProMediaGear half ball installed on your tripod. As with all the gear from PMG that I've tried and used, it's very well made and is relatively easy to install.


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[25 lb] The oconnor bag is very water resistant very adjustable and well made.
It will be a camera bag for me. It's nice that it fits inside a pelican as well.
It also has real leather padded shoulder strap.... Tons of pockets as well!
You can't go wrong with the assistant bag.