I want to get some ideas/comments from the board about wooden vs aluminum tripods. Please advise me?
I recently acquired an Omega 45E monorail 4x5 camera and a Ries No. 100 tripod with Bogen 3047 head. My other tripod is an old Bogen 3021 which I have loved and I use with my Nikon D40 and Rolleicord.
With information I gathered from this board, I bought the Manfrotto 410 gear head and I love it. However, because of the large top plate on the Ries (about 5 inches in diameter) I cannot mount the 410 on it. The adjustment knob on the side extends BELOW the bottom of the head, so I can't screw the head on the top plate.
I was able to fit the 410 to my 3021 and I have been very impressed with that set up. But, I am uncomfortable with the Omega perched atop the 3021 legs; I would prefer a bigger diameter tube legset.
What I am thinking about at this point is selling or trading the Ries for a Manfrotto large tripod like the 028, 058 or 475, then mount my 410 head to those aluminum legs. I prefer the aluminum legs; I just want the bigger tubes for a more stable base.
What would be a good asking price for a used Ries No. 100? I have no idea of the age of the tripod. The condition is good, but the finish could be sanded and restained or varnished to make it look great. Functionally, it is incredible; I feel like Ansel Adams setting it up.
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