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On a tight budget and looking to find a good all-around tripod solution. Most of my shoots are pretty well controlled - I don't have to run and gun, guerrilla style or carry my equipment very far, so I was wondering if anyone had any experience using the Kessler Hercules head as a standard pan/tilt tripod head. I use my slider quite a lot, and looking at a jib, so it seems like a good all around solution.

http://www.kesslercrane.com/product-p/100075.htm

Thoughts?

Thanks!

Anyone ever had a chance to play with this?

I have this system,
It is one solid system though the k pod is not really a tripod but more of a crane heavy duty stand... It lacks the ability of extending in hight and not sectional...
When I do use it I love it... It is heavy and sturdy as hell.

How is the head itself? Is the pan/tilt smooth enough to use like a normal video fluid head?

Jonathan Hardison wrote:How is the head itself? Is the pan/tilt smooth enough to use like a normal video fluid head?

Here ya go try this used one, then tell us?
http://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst/ph ... 51107.html

the head is butter smooth. really one good build.

pixhershko wrote:I have this system,
It is one solid system though the k pod is not really a tripod but more of a crane heavy duty stand... It lacks the ability of extending in hight and not sectional...
When I do use it I love it... It is heavy and sturdy as hell.

Pretty spot on.

K Pod, Pocket Jib, +wheels and track is a very hard combo to beat at the price.

innerspark wrote:K Pod, Pocket Jib, +wheels and track is a very hard combo to beat at the price.

Actually I have complete Kessler 12/8 Crane system for sale ...
( ...I'm just becoming too old - turn 61 y.o. in August .. to work with this heavy stuff ... )
Here the picture:

I'm selling 12' Kessler Crane/ Jib ( $820 ) with:

Extended Weight Bar $80
Rear Control Center $130
Vertical Brake $50
Set of standard household style exercise weights $70
Note: I DO NOT SELL SEPARATELY ANY DEVICES IN LIST ABOVE ..but we can discuss the price
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You can buy this separately:
K-Pod tripod with 6" wheels, 100mm bowl and Hercules 2.0 tripod head - I sell it for $900 ( new on Kessler Site $1,069.85 )
Shuttle Pod - $620
Flex Track $280 and set of 3 Dolly Trucks $160 ( I sell it for $250 or I can sell K-pod set with Flex Track set for $1000 )
10.1" Monitor with HDMI cable and battery $200
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( - Local Pick Up and CASH only! NO EXCEPTION!! DO NOT REPLY IF YOU ARE NOT IN NEW YORK and don't planing to came to my place PERSONALLY and BUY IT !!! )

TEXT/Call me anytime to 347-362-8315

The Kessler head is heavy duty. The K-pod is really for jib use. If you are going to get the Pocket Jib Pro, which I have, get the K-pod. If you just want good sticks, I would get the Manfrotto heavy duty three section graphite sticks. These are awesome. However, know that the Manfrotto sticks won't support the Pocket Jib Pro. BTW, I have a Hercules Head that I'm not using if you want to buy it from me.