Tripods & Supports
In this section of the site you will find ready-made tripod kits from all of the major manufacturers. We have tripod kits from Manfrotto, Vinten, Sachtler, Libec, Secced and more. The products we stock, made from either fibreglass or metallic framing, are design to provide a steady hold for your camera...
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Most tripod heads are 'fluid' heads. They have an internal liquid which creates a dampening effect known as drag. When operating a tripod it is important that you have some control over the level of drag - entry-level heads will sometimes have no control, whereas professional range heads have finer...
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Camcorder supports are an alternative means to a tripod to aid you in obtaining a steady shot. Whether you have a Sony, Canon, JVC, Panasonic or any other brand of camera, we will have a support that will help keep your shot smooth and steady.
Camera Movement Sensitivity
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A camera jib is an extension that is useful for getting high angles or shots that need to move a long distances horizontally or vertically. The camera sits on one end with a counter weight and camera controls on the other. The balance point is positioned close to the counterweight, allowing the camera...
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A Camcorder Stabiliser is essential for the professional cameraman that wants to get in amongst the action to get his or her all- important shot on the move. A Camera Stabiliser will eliminate camera shake and give you a steady shot when you are in motion.
A Stabiliser is perfect for shots over uneven...
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For a perfect image through your viewfinder, tripod assemblies consist of a pole on a base of three legs to which a camera can be attached. Its primary job is to provide support that reduces or eliminates the jerky camera movement you find with handheld operation, and can be very useful for sharp images...
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Total remote camera operation becomes possible with the Motion Pan and Tilt System. Whether it is mounted on a jib or crane, placed on a tripod as a 'robotic cameraman', or in a fixed location in an auditorium or church, you will have full capability to pan and tilt from the slowest sustained crawl...
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Camera shake is the bane of everyone who takes pictures seriously, and especially for videographers who specialise in outdoor and macro work. It's not that you don't know how to prevent camera shake (a tripod providing the usual solution), but applying that knowledge in the real world can be a little...
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When you are on a shoot and you are looking to create movement on the set, you have the option of using the zoom function on your camera, taking the camera handheld, or attaching it to a Dolly system. While the zoom and handheld options are the cheapest, a good dolly shot can enhance your production...
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Good tripods are built to last, but inevitably small pieces or parts will get lost or damaged. In our tripod spare parts section you will be able to find all the spares required to give your tripod a longer life.
Tripod Stability Accessories
Whether you are looking for a spare tripod quick release...
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In this section of the Proactive site you will find spares and accessories for Varizoom camera support and camera stabiliser systems.
If you cannot find the part that you are looking for, please call our sales team on 01442 292929 and we will endeavor to help.
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Tripods & Camera Supports extend the conditions in which you can use your camera or camcorder. They give a steady support system to what can otherwise be an unsteady relationship between man and camera.
A tripod will improve the sharpness significantly by providing a solid support for the camera and giving a smooth, fluid pan-and-tilt motion. The type of tripod that you buy is dependant upon the weight of the camera you are looking to support. Make sure that the tripod you buy is compatible with the weight otherwise there will be a negative effect on the image you end up with.
External Movement Absorbers
The tripod legs play a vital role in dampening out vibrations. Carbon fibre is more effective at absorbing outside movement than their metal counterparts, and also has the advantage of being lighter, and is therefore popular with videographers on the move or on location.
Smooth Camera Control
The tripod head is crucial to the smoothness of the image. A truly fluid head will give the smoothest motion and reduce any vibration or juddering. You can get either variable fluid where the resistance levels are increased or decreased on a dial, or stepped fluid that will increase or decrease in preset stages.
Alternative supports to tripods are often in need when steady shots are required either on the move or when taking a still shot.
Camera Weight Carrier
Filming can last for several hours a day and when arm fatigue sets in, the vibrations can be picked up and affect the quality of image. A camera support will give you the peace of mind that you can last the day without compromising the shoot. Other forms of support include motion control and stabilizers that enable you to move around and maintain a smooth look and feel to your image.