Tripods: any major difference between

[BigSteveG]

I think the tiltall is still sold by freestyle.

[David A. Goldfarb]

I think the tiltall is still sold by freestyle.

That would be the new Tiltall. An older one from Leitz or Marchioni in good condition is usually better, even if it costs as much as a new one.

[Bill_1856]

The current Tiltall is poorly made in China and unfortunately is a piece of junk. Stay away from them!

[BigSteveG]

What's the weight on the original Tiltalls?

[David A. Goldfarb]

About 6 lbs.

[Navy Moose]

The 190XB is fine for 35mm - if you don't mind squatting down, it is such a low tripod - but I don't think it would work for LF. The 055XB looks to be a much better fit.

I'm on the short side, so the 190XB is perfect for me for my DSLR and MF cameras. The 055XB is certainly where I need for weight for hiking with it. The legs are pretty reasonable in price, I just need to sell my current tripod first. Thanks for the info!

[roteague]

I'm on the short side, so the 190XB is perfect for me for my DSLR and MF cameras. The 055XB is certainly where I need for weight for hiking with it. The legs are pretty reasonable in price, I just need to sell my current tripod first. Thanks for the info!

I traded in my old 3221W for the 055XB - it is so much easier to carry around.

[Ron McElroy]

i used to shoot with a bogen tripod and it was alright. then i started shooting on the beach. the legs are completely trashed now. no matter how careful you are it's unavoidable. i was also concerned about the price of ries tripods, so i did more research and discovered the C600 would fit my needs perfectly with less money. i am SO glad i spent the money. it's super sturdy, super stable and nothing ever wiggles - EVER.

Saltwater, beaches and wetlands in general are areas where a wooden tripod can excell. I have a heavy Zone VI for these conditions, but I don't recommend it to folks. I still need to give a 'cussing' at times when setting up. I do beleive that it has suffiecent mass to ward off alligators in the Pearl River.

[Peter De Smidt]

At one time, I had a Zone VI "lightweight" (ha!) wooden tripod. I loved the big spiked feet. Step those into the ground and the tripod was rock solid. That said, over the years, the wood of my tripod started to bow a bit, and I didn't like the locking mechanisms/knobs for the legs.

Currently, I have a Gitzo tele-studex, which I use for most things, a metal surveying tripod, which I use with large format, and a Gitzo 1227 carbon fiber, which I use when traveling.

[BigSteveG]

It's settled. Just contacted K. Thalman about a Feisol. Now about the head....