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You are absolutely on the right track.
I have just put together a travel Manfrotto tripod that should work well with the Pocket 4K.
I will have to wait and see if the weight factor of a long lens will be an issue.
The tripod comes with a ballhead but I have replaced it with a Manfrotto befree live fluid head.
One of the legs screws off to be used as a monopod. The head can be transferred to the monopod.
I have found that if I replace the riser column with a 3/8 inch coupler, I can have the camera way down on the ground working as if on a high hat.
I am blown away by the versatility of the tripod.
UPDATE 5/3/18
I had the chance to try the BMPCC4K with Sigma 18-35 lens on my modified Manfrotto travel tripod.
The head could take the weight comfortably but the plate is not long enough to be able to get the optimum balance point for a zoom lens.
I have a solution for this that involves an Arca Swiss setup that I still need to test and I am waiting for a part to arrive.
Will post when it arrives towards end of May, way before September when the camera hits the market.
viewtopic.php?f=2&p=405756#p405756
You are absolutely on the right track.
I have just put together a travel Manfrotto tripod that should work well with the Pocket 4K.
I will have to wait and see if the weight factor of a long lens will be an issue.
The tripod comes with a ballhead but I have replaced it with a Manfrotto befree live fluid head.
One of the legs screws off to be used as a monopod. The head can be transferred to the monopod.
I have found that if I replace the riser column with a 3/8 inch coupler, I can have the camera way down on the ground working as if on a high hat.
I am blown away by the versatility of the tripod.
UPDATE 5/3/18
I had the chance to try the BMPCC4K with Sigma 18-35 lens on my modified Manfrotto travel tripod.
The head could take the weight comfortably but the plate is not long enough to be able to get the optimum balance point for a zoom lens.
I have a solution for this that involves an Arca Swiss setup that I still need to test and I am waiting for a part to arrive.
Will post when it arrives towards end of May, way before September when the camera hits the market.
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Television: Lighting/Cameraman, O.B. Camera Operator, Experience in EFP, EPG and ENG , Grip, Lamp Operator
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Film: Grip, Lamp Operator
Theater: Lighting Designer, Light board Operator, Stage Electrician, Stage Management