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Rather than come up with a prescriptive list of tripods, we should give a short guide in making a proper selection based on our minimum requirements.
Tripod Head Requirements:
- 3/8" male head plate thread size (for supports support of Manfrotto 131DD double-head bar)Capable
Tripod Legs Requirements:
- 5 lb. load capacity (capable of holding 2 cameras simultaneously (weight varies depending on selection of camera models)
- Tripod plate thread size should match the tripod thread size of the tripod head selected (i.e. if tripod head has a 1/4" tripod thread, then the tripod legs must be 1/4" too).
- Reasonably compact (~20") to fit into briefcase, large bag, etc.
Double Camera Mount
Since the Manfrotto 131DD is the mounting bar we are using for the cameras, this restricts the choice of tripods to those with 3/8" threads.
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*Note the above tripod legs have 3/8" tripod head mount thread size.
ATRC's Selection
- Manfrotto 131DD double head arm
- Manfrotto 486 tripod head with 3/8" mounts
- Manfrotto 190XDB
Other Double Camera Mounts (not recommended)
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