Anyone use this tripod??

**Tony Baker** · 20-Apr-2009, 05:44

Been looking for a tripod for my Cambo 4x5 rail camera and found a Dynax -65" tripod at Best Buy, link is attached. It says it is a video camera but looks very steady and the price looks good, no way the wife would let me spend more. It will be all outdoor shooting.

So I was wondering if anyone uses this tripod and if so what do you think or if you use something like it let me know the brand.

Thanks!!

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1196470790131

**Frank Petronio** · 20-Apr-2009, 05:54

Gee even the Best Buy reviews aren't very positive. Why not get a ~$75 to $125 Tiltall on eBay or from the For Sale section?

**sun of sand** · 20-Apr-2009, 06:05

You could find better -most likely..never heard of dynax
used on ebay or whatever for less
Bogen
Tiltall
1950's Ries
Surveyor

I wouldn't go that route, anyway
Wanna know a route I have gone
Ebay Dynatran
Not even their high-end models
Probably not the precision of other makes -being chinese knockoff of bogen

I have a ries and use the 8lb dynatran with their 3 way 5 lb max head
Tachihara, though.

**Walter Calahan** · 20-Apr-2009, 06:11

Nope. Put good money towards a good tripod.

**Peter De Smidt** · 20-Apr-2009, 08:35

Crappy tripods are not worth the money, time and frustration. In addition to those mentioned, a used Gitzo aluminum tripod could be a good buy. Depending on what you're using it for, a Zone VI Lightwight (ha!) or a surveyor's tripod make good "in the muck" pods. (You'll have to do a little adapting with the surveyor's pod.) Giottos makes some good look'n pods.

**dsphotog** · 20-Apr-2009, 10:13

a cheap pod is false economy- The pos you are looking at wont hold a 4X5.....

The least expensive pod that is usable is, a Tiltall - $100 at BH. (head included)

No offense, but I don't tell MY wife about my purchases!
(My other addiction is a Porsche)
David Silva
Modesto,Ca

**venchka** · 20-Apr-2009, 10:51

The Tiltall you want is the good one made in New Jersey. The same tripod may appear with a Leitz name. Don't pay extra for the Leitz name. Used Berlebachs come along now and then. Good tripods!

A parting thought: I don't buy from Best Buy. Period. End of conversation.

**eddie** · 20-Apr-2009, 11:23

keep an eye out for the 3021 bogen tripods and the 3047 heads. you can get them in your price range. awesome tripods. another option is a local camera show. generally the "bigger" tripods sell pretty cheap....no one wants to bring them back home. where are you located?