Looking for tripod etc for 4x5 and 8x10 in the future

[Tom J McDonald]

I've been offered this combo.

Tripod - Gitzo 2531
Ballhead - Arca Swiss Z1
Plate - Wimberley

Anyone here have any input about the above? I am using a Cambo monorail at the moment and don't venture too far away from the home or car.

Thanks,
Tom.

[Tom J McDonald]

No one?

[John Koehrer]

FWIW It's what they used to call a Series 2 or reporter.
Good for 35, MF & light 4x5. I'd think in terms more of a Series 3(Studex) or whatever the current nomenclature is, 35XX? if you're going larger.

I'd equate the 25XX with a Tiltall or Manfrotto 3021 for practical use.

[Tom J McDonald]

Thanks John, just what I was looking for.
Tom.

[jeroldharter]

You did not mention the cost.

I have an Arca Z1 head. Great tripod head for 4x5, but inadequate for 8x10.

[Tom J McDonald]

Jerold, he wants 900 for the lot and reckons he's used it twice since buying it new.

I'll have to keep looking.

Thanks all.

[John Kasaian]

Ries

[DrTang]

I got my Majestic for like 75 bucks

heavy as all get-out..but sturdy and I'm using it on my C1


900 bones seems a lot to me

[r.e.]

I've been offered this combo.

Tripod - Gitzo 2531
Ballhead - Arca Swiss Z1
Plate - Wimberley

Anyone here have any input about the above? I am using a Cambo monorail at the moment and don't venture too far away from the home or car.

Thanks,
Tom.

In the Gitzo line, I'd suggest a Series 3 tripod without a centre column.

I have an Arca-Swiss B2 myself, but for large format, I much prefer a pan and tilt head. If you want a geared head, Manfrotto makes the 410 and 405 supporting 11 and 16 lbs respectively. I think that the 405 is pushing it for 8x10, which is why I am now trying something else. Just started a thread on the subject, with some photos:
http://www.largeformatphotography.in...ad.php?t=83828

[Tom J McDonald]

Thanks r.e.

Does anyone have experience with the G1515 or the G1500?
Both seem heavy enough but the 1515 only extends to 1.2m.