Re: help choosing an 8x10
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Originally Posted by Jarvman;1415
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I've also got the Brubaker wind stabilizer kit.
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I think I have mentioned this before but the Brubaker "invention" is a poor imitation of a device that was used on many Continental travel cameras from the 1890's onwards - those bigger than 13x18. I have original fittings on two of my cameras. Note that these were fitted on both sides of standards. Very effective in windy conditions! Now these cameras are tailboard types, so the standards/base and rods form a very stable square. The Brubaker system will not provide real bracing and rigidity!
Re: help choosing an 8x10
I have been doing some backpacking with a 5x7 camera (1400 gram including lens) in pretty rough terrain, and unless you go all ultralight, carbon tripod, drilled-through filmholders etc ... :) my own experience is that the weight of the camera is not going to change the game if you are going to have to schlepp around a dark box for wetplates, or a big honking tripod (like I did), for example.
Start at the other end - what changes can you make in how you carry the stuff?
Re: help choosing an 8x10
Hi Steven, I'm glad you said this. I was thinking that the bracing would be better on both sides of the camera. I was very disappointed with what I got for the money in all honesty. It seems to make some marginal difference but nothing close to the manfrotto tripod support.
Could you post a picture of your original fittings?
Many thanks,
Gareth
Re: help choosing an 8x10
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Jimi
I have been doing some backpacking with a 5x7 camera (1400 gram including lens) in pretty rough terrain, and unless you go all ultralight, carbon tripod, drilled-through filmholders etc ... :) my own experience is that the weight of the camera is not going to change the game if you are going to have to schlepp around a dark box for wetplates, or a big honking tripod (like I did), for example.
Start at the other end - what changes can you make in how you carry the stuff?
Hi Jimi, I've got a really sturdy carbon fibre gitzo with a large base plate that is absolutely no problem to carry by hand. I mentioned I am buying this primarily for film use, albeit I will use it for wetplate too in which case it won't be carried for long distances from the car.
Re: help choosing an 8x10
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Jarvman
/.../ I mentioned I am buying this primarily for film use, albeit I will use it for wetplate too in which case it won't be carried for long distances from the car.
All good - it will be interesting to see what you end up with. :)
Re: help choosing an 8x10
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Jimi
All good - it will be interesting to see what you end up with. :)
An intrepid, I just hope it's sturdy! Won't feel too precious about modding it though.
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anyone know where I can get one of these style tripod fittings from....
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Re: help choosing an 8x10
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Jarvman
anyone know where I can get one of these style tripod fittings from....
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Try eBay item number 291667430276.
Re: help choosing an 8x10
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Lachlan 717
Try eBay item number 291667430276.
For many applications a common T-nut available at any hardware store for less than a dollar will suffice. They come in several styles and in the sizes for standard tripod screws. Some can also be mounted on the inside of the camera, which is much stronger than that ebay item which depends on three tiny screws to hold the camera on the tripod.
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Jim Jones
For many applications a common T-nut available at any hardware store for less than a dollar will suffice. They come in several styles and in the sizes for standard tripod screws. Some can also be mounted on the inside of the camera, which is much stronger than that ebay item which depends on three tiny screws to hold the camera on the tripod.
I saw that the end was blocked. I was going to lathe the end cap off so as to all's it to be used "upside down".
Even used the right way up, it should hold okay. I'd never only use the screws; there'd be a decent glue used as well. That would make it as strong as the timber. This would be fine for an extension arm application, but I'd never use it for 8x10+ cameras.