Reccomendation for tripod and head for 20lbs

[johnmsanderson]

Gitzo G 504 Tele Studex Giant + Bogen 3047 or 405 geared head

Hard to find but if you can get one used it's well worth it. This is with my 4x5 Horseman but I've used it with 8x10

Best of all it goes high.

[Frank Petronio]

Big Gitzo does everything right if you don't have to carry it far.

[kevs-2323668]

Great photos guys! Man that is high. I've never had the need, but... and My Manfrotto legs just wont do that. Those legs don't look much heavier, or thicker than mine, so I'm impressed it's ok with 8x10.

[Frank Petronio]

They are ~1.5 inches but the tubing isn't as important as the joints and design. Everything is heavier and tighter than the same sized Manfrotto.

[Vaughn]

Gitzo G 504 Tele Studex Giant + Bogen 3047 or 405 geared head...Best of all it goes high.

I am more impressed with the amount of brushing that was done for the set-up!

[Frank Petronio]

Of course some people swear by wood, like Darius Kinsey:



BUT Ansel used a Gitzo:

[Greg Miller]

Doh! Better close that car door next time!!!

[Curt]

Big Gitzo does everything right if you don't have to carry it far.

That's overkill. An orchard ladder would do fine for the weight and be more stable on uneven ground.

[Frank Petronio]

Doh! Better close that car door next time!!!

LOL

[Dave Jeffery]

You might look at this listing on the forum for a Gitzo carbon Mountaineer with large platform Gitzo head suitable for 4x5. The seller's pictures make it look like an attractive piece at the price.

Here is an update with a few pictures

http://bigwavedave.tv/Gitzo.html