has any one had any experance with the tiltall tripod how did it work... any ad vice... Should I get one... are the new ones as good as the old ones ....should I buy an old one off the internet ect...
has any one had any experance with the tiltall tripod how did it work... any ad vice... Should I get one... are the new ones as good as the old ones ....should I buy an old one off the internet ect...
The Tiltall is an excellent tripod for small format work, good for moderate weig ht medium format, ie, Hasselblad with shorter lenses but not RB67, and in a pinch can deal with light 4x5 cameras where tripod weight is a consideration. It's really at it's best with small format.
I have the early Tiltall (Model #4602,manufactured by C.M.Marchioni) and have used it for over thirty years. It is best suited for medium format although I have used it with the Calumet 400 series 4x5's with success. The leg locks can be a problem if you are working in sandy terrain. Also, beware of the center post lock as it is identical to the swivel lock--confusing the two can cause great pain to you or your camera. I would suggest painting the column lock a color. Otherwise, a good tripod for the money.
I got an old used Tiltall when I bought my Nikon F2. I think I paid $35 for it. I just came back from a trip to Canada and used it with my 4x5 field camera and it worked quite well. I've used a Bogen before, and like that much better, but I got the Tiltall before I got the 4x5 and thought $35 was a pretty good deal.
Dave
Tom,
Like others here I have owned and used a Tiltall when they were marketed through Leitz. To be honest I never thought much of it, but to each his own.
I have recently seen a new model, her in Sydney. It is little changed from the original nbut is made in China.
Cheers,
I have a Tiltall (older one sold by Leitz) which I still use for 4x5 occasionally and have not been unhappy with it. Nevertheless, I wouldn't recommend it to anyone for large format. It's not as flexible for set up as some, a little light weight, and the sand issue is a real problem if you're on a beach or in the desert.
I have the old (4062?) model. It does show its age and have a few flaws. I agree with the comment above re: the center post. It is ungeared and thus tends to slide back down when you try to elevate it, at least mine does. It's also quite bulky, the bulk/load bearing power ratio is not up there with the newer ones. It works for me and I like it, no major complaints, but I am not sure it is for everyone. I would worry about my hands freezing to it in the winter, it reminds me of schoolyard-fence metal. :-))) For less than $50, who's complaining?
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