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Recommended Tripods

Tripod recomendations:

Any tripod that currently is used with a shoulder mount Beta, Digibeta, Varicam, Arri, Viper or Cinealta camera will most likely do very well with a CobraCrane. Your tripod is not listed here it may still work. Look for the weight rating of the tripod you have on the manufacturer's site. Also if your tripod has a crank up head then its a good indication that its design is meant for heavier cameras and cranes. Keep in mind the size and weight of crane you plan to use.

For

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FotoCrane UltraLite

FotoCrane Xtreme

Use: 

CCUSA Certified Tripod CCUSA Two Stage Tripod

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For

FotoCrane UltraLite and Xtreme

CobraCrane I

CobraCrane I with extension

CobraCrane II

CobraCrane II with extension

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BackPacker with extension

Use:

 

Two Stage Tripod SystemCCUSA XL Tripod System

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For CobraCrane I w/Ext: 510, 516, 519, 526 as well as 501, 502, 503 and 504 head.

For CobraCrane II: 510, 516, 519, 526, 526 as well as 503 and 504 head.
For CobraCrane II w/Ext: 510, 516, 519, 526, 526 as well as 503 and 504 head.

For CobraCrane I Plus: 510, 516, 519, 526, 526 as well as 503 and 504 head.
For CobraCrane II Plus: 510, 516, 519, 526, 526 as well as 503 and 504 head.

For CobraCrane I HD-VL: 510, 516, 519, 526, 526 as well as 503 and 504 head.
For CobraCrane II HD-VL: 510, 516, 519, 526, 526 as well as 503 and 504 head.

For CobraCrane I HD: 510, 516, 519, 526 as well as 503 and 504 head.
For CobraCrane II HD: 510, 516, 519, 526 or simmilar rated head.

Some higher end Velbons, all Manfrotto 500 series, including the 501, 502, 503, 504 and 526 heads.
Also, any higher end Miller, all Oconnor, all high end Sachtler, and Vinton.

Other brands are also compatible - check the weight rating of the tripod before using it with your crane.