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.
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.
No one?
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.
Thanks John, just what I was looking for.
Tom.
You did not mention the cost.
I have an Arca Z1 head. Great tripod head for 4x5, but inadequate for 8x10.
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.
Ries
"I would feel more optimistic about a bright future for man if he spent less time proving that he can outwit Nature and more time tasting her sweetness and respecting her seniority"---EB White
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
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
Arca-Swiss 8x10/4x5 | Mamiya 6x7 | Leica 35mm | Blackmagic Ultra HD Video
Sound Devices audio recorder, Schoeps & DPA mikes
Mac Studio/Eizo with Capture One, Final Cut, DaVinci Resolve, Logic
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.
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