Although I have been told many times that I should not get an authentic wood tripod, I still want one. I have no clue on brands, and what works best. What you anyone suggest for a wood tripod that would hold an Eastman 8x10. Either a surveying tripod or camera tripod. Anything wood and from the time period. Suggestion/opinions under $200?
Ries has been around for a long, long time. Even used I doubt if you'll find one for under $200 but they won't let you, or your 8x10 down and that's what's really important right? My battered old 'dorff looks downright pretty on the Ries .
"I would feel more optimistic about a bright future for man if he spent less time proving that he can outwit Nature and more time tasting her sweetness and respecting her seniority"---EB White
Will is right, the Crown #4 looks just about right. The one on ebay at the moment has a starting bid of $199, although there are similar ones listed too.
Yes, that is most authentic and the worst tripod for practical use. Just useless. Go for it.Originally Posted by djdister
Oh wonderful. Next someone will tell us that view-cameras are outdated and worthless.
I use a Crown No. 1 with one of my view cameras. Would it be considered useless? If so . . . please explain why. ;-)
Last edited by DannL; 19-Apr-2014 at 16:08.
Ries and Otto are the only two reliable brands. I don't call them antique as I use only wooden tripods. My experience indicates the Otto's are stronger for their weight.
I doubt you will find one at or below $200. A good used one will likely more than double that price.
Yeah i can get a nice LF tripod for about $150. I just wanted an older wood one that would hold an 8x10
Are you more interested in matching the "antique" look, or getting a strong new wood tripod? It sounds like you are more interested in the former, in which case just search on "wood tripod" on the auction site to see many Folmer Graflex tripods among other vintage wood tripods.
Antique look. Just wanting something that would be strong enough to hold it
Is this tripod to be used to exhibit the camera, or to use it?
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