Davis & Sanford Provista 7518 Tripod Basket

Way back when I first got into video, I bought a mid-range ENG tripod from B&H during a sale. The tripod was a Davis & Sanford Provista 7518 with FM18 head (#DAPVT75) and B&H bundled it with a free Davis & Sanford W3 dolly (#DAD3) for $189.95. They still sell that same tripod now (you can get it cheaper from the manufacturer) and I would happily recommend it for anyone who needs a sturdy (heavy) studio tripod. There's just one thing missing: a basket.

Some big tripods, like those designed with astrophotography in mind, come with fabric hammocks/baskets that hang between the legs. These baskets allow the user to add weight to the tripod and lower its center of gravity. A heavy tripod with a low center of gravity is more difficult to knock over and can better resist the effects of wind gusts.

The STL can be printed solid, but consider the alternative customized 3MF file with no top or bottom layers. Printing with a 0.6mm nozzle can save you a ton of time, too.

Attached photos show the basket in use during the recent eclipse (tripod with laptop).