I came across a deal on a Calumet C1 with a Dagor 10 3/4 and 4 film holders for cheap money ($321 inc tax) but I need a tripod and don't want to spend more for the tripod than the camera. I want to stay under $100 so it can be ugly but functional. I just want to dip my toe in right now to see if it's something I would like to continue. I have a Manfrotto that I think will support 14 or 15 lbs but the head is not as much. Would it be too risky to use the legs I have now as long as I only extend one section of the legs and maybe get a head that will hold the camera weight. I think the total weight with lens and holder will be around 23 lbs.