And yet oddly, you are apparently an afficianado of a 60's era orange flavored drink favored by astronauts. Weird. (with or without vodka?)Originally Posted by DrTang
And yet oddly, you are apparently an afficianado of a 60's era orange flavored drink favored by astronauts. Weird. (with or without vodka?)
Yet ANOTHER vote for the Gitzo low-profile pan/tilt, assuming you're using a field camera. I have a 12xx Gitzo that goes on my Induro CF-314 legset and I use for all formats up to 5x12/8x10, and a 15xx that goes on my Gitzo 1425 aluminum legset without center column and supports 11x14 and 14x17 cameras.
Scott I am using a field camera the chamonix 045f1 I have a Gitzo ball head which is quiet horrible even with DSLR. I have been put off Gitzo head ever since. I am more inclined to get the majestic with geared movements. I do have Gitzo legs which I absolutely love.
Gitzo ball heads aren't very good, but their pan/tilt heads are.
“You often feel tired, not because you've done too much, but because you've done too little of what sparks a light in you.”
― Alexander Den Heijer, Nothing You Don't Already Know
Leigh,
Was this sized plate a special order/bespoke item? I can't find any reference to that size; only 6x7".
Thanks!
Lachlan.
You miss 100% of the shots you never take. -- Wayne Gretzky
Hi Lachlan,
They're probably 6x7. I was relying on memory (which is never right).
Neither tripod is here in the office where I can measure it.
Sorry for the error.
- Leigh
If you believe you can, or you believe you can't... you're right.
I just measured one, it is 5-7/8 x 7 inches.
Fits the undercarriage of a Calumet C1 like it was made for it.
http://www.bencher.com/photo/gearheads.php
Tin Can
I've been using an Induro CT414 carbon fiber tripod. It's noticeably heavier but sturdier than the lighter CF tripods some have mentioned. Capable of up to 5x7 IMHO. Manufacturer rated at 55 lbs which should also handle 8x10, but I'm on the conservative side.
I have a majestic tripod and worm gear driven head, rock solid for 8x10, but require a camel to haul it around.
I Never use a ball head for Large format cameras of any size. The ball movement is simply too awkward and can be rather loosey goosey. Further, potentially dangerous for the equipment.
I do , however, use a ball head (RRStuff 55) for medium format and DSLR. That particular head has a reasonably good tension adjustment to keep the ball from slipping. But, again, never for LF (not even 4x5) even though it could theoretically handle a large camera with ease.
I know just enough to be dangerous !
A friend of mine uses a RRSTuff 55 with his Wisner 8x10. It is not a good fit. Even with a large Arca bar the camera base flexes quite a bit.
“You often feel tired, not because you've done too much, but because you've done too little of what sparks a light in you.”
― Alexander Den Heijer, Nothing You Don't Already Know
I am a big fan of the Gitzo G1570M pan head for LF (4x5 monorail 8 lbs). Prior to that I used 4b Rationale with its longer handle was a pain to use in the field. I dare say the 1570 should readily handle a field 8x10 without issue.
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