Tripod for 8x10 newbie

[campy]

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.

[jp]

You need a rugged tripod for that camera. On the cheap you could use a surveying tripod with no head. But if you invest in a used Ries A series for much more $ you can always sell it when you're done with it or be done with buying big tripods.

[Jim Jones]

Remember, in the old days cameras were often mounted directly on the tripod without a versatile head. It works today, too.

[Luis-F-S]

Get a Ries, but get either the Model A-100 or the J-100-2 depending on which one you find, and a Ries or a Majestic head. Unfortunately, it will cost more than the camera did. You can often find Majestic tripods and heads at the auction site. Get one with a 3/8" camera screw! L

[Greg]

Burke & James made a "Portable Studio Stand" which was just a really simple wooden tripod with a very simple and basic front tilt wooden head platform. Paid only $25.00 for mine years ago. Have seen them lately around for around $50.00 which is a bargain.

[neil poulsen]

Is it the green magnesium version, or the black non magnesium version of the C1? If the latter, it's a heavy camera that needs a heavy tripod. I'd be inclined to poss on both.

[morecfm]

Davis and Sanford floating action model B.
It will handle the camera nicely and if patient close to your price range with an appropriate head.https://www.flickr.com/photos/daveelmore/8898811576/

Just be careful when you release the lock on the vertical shaft and keep your head back from it when doing so. It has enough punch to knock out a heavyweight fighter.

[desertrat]

Another vote for the surveyors tripod. You can get them at places like Home Depot and Lowes. I posted about an adapter platform for mine that supports the whole camera. Very stable and steady.

http://www.largeformatphotography.in...l=1#post781366

[Jac@stafford.net]

I'm with desertrat on this. A machinist friend made me a beautiful 1/4" thick aluminum adapter for a survey tripod. If I had read desertrat's post earlier, I would likely follow his design.

BTW - a heavy duty Zone VI tripod was a cheaply modified wooden surveyor's tripod. Way over-priced.

[Leszek Vogt]

Happen to have one of those survey tripods....and willing to give it away. You can probably stand on it or use it to change oil :>). But, shipping it to your neck of the woods will cost about 1/2 as much as your
810 rig. Yeah, the stinker is heavy.

Les