{"id":15141,"date":"2016-03-02T06:42:56","date_gmt":"2016-03-02T11:42:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/?p=15141"},"modified":"2016-03-02T07:10:36","modified_gmt":"2016-03-02T12:10:36","slug":"3pod-orbit-tripod-and-fluid-video-head-rise-above-the-competition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/3pod-orbit-tripod-and-fluid-video-head-rise-above-the-competition\/","title":{"rendered":"3Pod Orbit tripod and fluid video head rise above the competition"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/TvGLT4VdF3Q?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s often said that the difference between an amateur and a professional is not the camera, but whether it\u2019s sitting on a tripod or not.\u00a0 The <a href=\"http:\/\/www.adorama.com\/3PP3CORK3.html?kbid=67731\">3Pod Orbit 3-section carbon fiber tripod<\/a> can be that bridge between an amateur\u2019s budget and the quality of a pro\u2019s arsenal. There aren\u2019t many substitutes for a good tripod, and video shot without one is immediately apparent. Don\u2019t ruin those precious travel videos with shaky footage.<\/p>\n<p><b>3Pod Orbit 3-section carbon fiber tripod<\/b><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_15143\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15143\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/3pp4cork3-600x600.jpg?resize=600%2C600\" alt=\"3Pod Orbit tripod and video head \" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" class=\"size-large wp-image-15143\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/3pp4cork3.jpg?resize=600%2C600&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/3pp4cork3.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/3pp4cork3.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/3pp4cork3.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/3pp4cork3.jpg?resize=38%2C38&amp;ssl=1 38w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/3pp4cork3.jpg?resize=186%2C186&amp;ssl=1 186w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/3pp4cork3.jpg?resize=184%2C184&amp;ssl=1 184w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/3pp4cork3.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-15143\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">3Pod Orbit tripod and video head<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The Orbit 3-section is ideal for quick setup in the field with just two quick-flip locks on each leg. They firmly grasp the legs, even under a full load.\u00a0 For even more flexibility, the Orbit head rises up and out of the center brace, swiveling a full 90\u00b0 so that your camera can point straight down.\u00a0 This is great for small creatures or shots of flowers in front of a distracting background.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/160301-1251-600x450.jpg?resize=600%2C450\" alt=\"160301-1251\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-15149\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/160301-1251.jpg?resize=600%2C450&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/160301-1251.jpg?resize=150%2C112&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/160301-1251.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/160301-1251.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/160301-1251.jpg?w=1707&amp;ssl=1 1707w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Another feature I love are the three leg angle locks that allow the legs to firmly extend either 35\u00b0, 60\u00b0 or 85\u00b0.\u00a0 This is perfect in those hard to work areas like bleachers in a stadium or between pews in a church.<\/p>\n<p>At the end of each leg is an adjustable foot for either indoors or out.\u00a0 Inside, swivel the rubber feet into position and they will protect your floors.\u00a0 Outside, the rubber feet spin up and reveal pointed ends that will dig into the dirt, keeping your steadfast position on grass or other uneven surfaces.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/160301-1249-600x450.jpg?resize=600%2C450\" alt=\"160301-1249\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-15147\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/160301-1249.jpg?resize=600%2C450&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/160301-1249.jpg?resize=150%2C112&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/160301-1249.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/160301-1249.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/160301-1249.jpg?w=1707&amp;ssl=1 1707w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>A bubble level tops off the tripod, so even before you install the head, you\u2019ll know the base is truly level.\u00a0 A reversible stud allows you to use tripod heads with either \u00bc\u201d-20\u00a0 or 3\/8\u2019-16 threads.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/160301-1248-600x450.jpg?resize=600%2C450\" alt=\"160301-1248\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-15146\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/160301-1248.jpg?resize=600%2C450&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/160301-1248.jpg?resize=150%2C112&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/160301-1248.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/160301-1248.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/160301-1248.jpg?w=1707&amp;ssl=1 1707w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>3Pod Lightweight Fluid Video Head<\/b><\/p>\n<p>This <a href=\"http:\/\/www.adorama.com\/3PP3CORK3.html?kbid=67731\">lightweight fluid video head<\/a> has quickly become my go-to video head for all but my largest hi-def video camera.\u00a0 It is perfectly suited to the video cameras, smart phones and GoPro\u2019s that most people are gravitating to these days.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/160301-1241-600x450.jpg?resize=600%2C450\" alt=\"160301-1241\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-15144\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/160301-1241.jpg?resize=600%2C450&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/160301-1241.jpg?resize=150%2C112&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/160301-1241.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/160301-1241.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/160301-1241.jpg?w=1707&amp;ssl=1 1707w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>It will even work wonderfully with my DSLR cameras provided they don\u2019t have a super-long telephoto lens attached.<\/p>\n<p>Right out of the box, it was adjusted perfectly for working with my GoPro and smartphones. Tilt up, let go and the head balanced perfectly. Pan and let go, smooth as silk.\u00a0 For any small camcorder or lightweight camera, you\u2019ll want to give this a try.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/160301-1245-600x450.jpg?resize=600%2C450\" alt=\"160301-1245\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-15145\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/160301-1245.jpg?resize=600%2C450&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/160301-1245.jpg?resize=150%2C112&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/160301-1245.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/160301-1245.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/160301-1245.jpg?w=1707&amp;ssl=1 1707w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>A bubble level built into the head lets you make sure you are mounted horizontally before you start panning.\u00a0 Ever pan your shot, only to find your shot started pointed at the ceiling half way through?\u00a0 Yeah, we all have.\u00a0 That\u2019s why we come to depend on bubble levels.<\/p>\n<p><b>Built to last<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Despite their relatively light weight, these guys are going to last.\u00a0 They are even covered by an industry leading five-year warranty.\u00a0 Hard to top that anywhere near this price.\u00a0 Check them out along with other 3Pod heads and legs at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.adorama.com\/3PP3CORK3.html?kbid=67731\">Adorama.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><i>Disclaimer:\u00a0 The tripod and video head were provided by Adorama so we could evaluate them for this article.<\/i><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_14489\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.examiner.com\/article\/3pod-orbit-tripod-and-video-head-are-perfect-together\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-14489\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14489\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/as-originally-published-on-examiner-logo-300x29.jpg?resize=300%2C29\" alt=\"http:\/\/www.examiner.com\/article\/3pod-orbit-tripod-and-video-head-are-perfect-together-rail\" width=\"300\" height=\"29\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-14489\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/as-originally-published-on-examiner-logo.jpg?resize=300%2C29&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/as-originally-published-on-examiner-logo.jpg?resize=150%2C14&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/as-originally-published-on-examiner-logo.jpg?resize=600%2C57&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/as-originally-published-on-examiner-logo.jpg?w=1050&amp;ssl=1 1050w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-14489\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">http:\/\/www.examiner.com\/article\/3pod-orbit-tripod-and-video-head-are-perfect-together-rail<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s often said that the difference between an amateur and a professional is not the camera, but whether it\u2019s sitting on a tripod or not.\u00a0 The 3Pod Orbit 3-section carbon fiber tripod can be that bridge between an amateur\u2019s budget and the quality of a pro\u2019s arsenal. There aren\u2019t many substitutes for a good tripod, 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often said that the difference between an amateur and a professional is not the camera, but whether it\u2019s sitting on a tripod or not.\u00a0 The 3Pod Orbit 3-section carbon fiber tripod can be that bridge between an amateur\u2019s budget and the quality of a pro\u2019s arsenal. There aren\u2019t many substitutes for a good tripod, and video shot without one is immediately apparent. Don\u2019t ruin those precious travel videos with shaky footage. 3Pod Orbit 3-section carbon fiber tripod 3Pod Orbit tripod and video head The Orbit 3-section is ideal for quick setup in the field with just two quick-flip locks&hellip;<\/p>\n","category_list_v2":"<a href=\"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/category\/photography-2\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Photography<\/a>","author_info_v2":{"name":"Doug","url":"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/author\/admindoug\/"},"comments_num_v2":"0 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