5 Tripods for 4x5

[Drew Bedo]

Cheap?

Bolt a ball head to a step Ladder?

[Nicolasllasera]

When I was checking out tripods to students, we went with all Bogan/Manfrotto solid, and as I carried several different sizes, relatively the same size to size. I prefer a tripod that is a little on the heavy side...heavier than the camera, at least.

This is what I would consider minimum for students: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...ipod_with.html

I think students need a solid base to work from -- for better images and for the sake of the cameras. It has been awhile since I have had to buy tripods...I am afraid the above might be above your price range -- but they do last and spare parts are available and relatively easy to repair yourself.

I used to have this same one with a 410 head and liked it. But its out of my budget for this case. Thanks for the feedback.

[Nicolasllasera]

I used to have one of these for my 4x5. I sold it, now have a much heaver set up that I bought for for my 11x14 and now holds my 5x7. They are good tripods and not too heavy, good build quality.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...es_Tripod.html

Thanks for that. It looks better and cheaper than the Benro. I will get one to check it out and if it fits my needs will get the rest.

[Cor]

I was pleasantly surprise by this tripod:

https://www.amazon.de/AmazonBasics-S...1_TE_M3T1_dp_1

(buy my stuff on the German Amazon shop, although they usually ship from Britain (for how long ?) to The Netherlands )

Probably to flimsy for students, but I found it remarkably sturdy in combination with my lightweight Galvin 4*5, and the price is very good !


Best,

Cor

[RSalles]

I'm not sure who is the sales representative of Berlebach these days, but last year I saw a discount price for a Berlebach Reporter inside the price range of $150.
It could be an option, and the wood construction being a plus as a alternative material, I think it will make a nice combo with a LF camera,

Cheers,

Renato

[neil poulsen]

What camera(s) will they be using?

[Bob Salomon]

I'm not sure who is the sales representative of Berlebach these days, but last year I saw a discount price for a Berlebach Reporter inside the price range of $150.
It could be an option, and the wood construction being a plus as a alternative material, I think it will make a nice combo with a LF camera,

Cheers,

Renato

http://www.omegabrandess.com/product...ional-Products

[Nicolasllasera]

What camera(s) will they be using?

Chamonix F1 4x5, I hope.

[brennanphotoguy]

I know the carbon fiber Induros like I have are out of your price range but just chiming into say that the Induro stuff is actually really nice. Whenever I get around to potentially picking up a larger format camera I'll be going back to them.

[Drew Bedo]

I have a Berlebach with a leveling center post that I use with an 8x10 Kodak 2D. It sure is a bit heavy for me to move around, (as is the camera and everything else in 8x10). It work well and sure is pretty. The camera and tripod compliment each other visually.

My 4x5 Zone VII goes on a v intage (discontinued) Velbon Carmagne CF with an even older Velbon Magnesium ball head. Both are a bit undersized for the Camera, but weight is a major issue for me when working outdoors.