bogen 3047 vs. tiltall

[BetterSense]

I have a Calumet cc-401, speed graphic and RB67.

I've been dealing with cheap consumer tripods and jury-rigged construction tripods for too long. I got rid of it all when I moved. Now I have no tripod, but I do have a Bogen 3047 head and plenty of QD plates. I like it just fine. Should I get legs for my 3047 head, or just buy a new tiltall? Or something else? I typically don't go hiking so I don't need something carbon fiber and I don't have $300 to spend.

[Ari]

I think the Tiltall will satisfy all of your requirements.
But there are some decent Chinese tripods to be had for under $200 if you would prefer using the 3047 and QR system.
To wit: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...13_Tripod.html

[BetterSense]

Do you have personal experience with that model? It is in my price range, but the last thing I want is to buy another tripod that is frustrating, then have to live with it for several years until I admit to myself it was a waste and be pretty much where I am.

I don't think my standards are high; I don't care about looks or weight and my cameras aren't fancy either...I just need the tripod equivalent to the CC-401...all the core functionality even if not pretty.

[Ari]

I used to have the larger AT413, and it was on the heavy side, but quite solid; a decent tripod at a decent price, no issues at all.
It does sound like your Tiltall will be just fine for your needs, unless you prefer using QR plates.
I say use the Tiltall until you find a reason to need a different tripod.

[Bill_1856]

Don't buy a NEW Tiltall -- get a used one made by Leitz.

[Alan Gales]

If you are going to buy a Tiltall you can pick up a real nice used one for under $100.00. I paid $75.00 for my Leitz version.

The new ones made in China are said to be inferior in build quality to the old ones according to knowledge that I gained from this forum.

[lenser]

For those cameras, the Tiltall will be enough. It is a great tripod (as others have said, buy a used Leitz version as it is highly superior to the others) for anything up to about the CC-400 series or Graflex size and weight.

I would not get rid of the 3047 head though. It is my favorite of all the three handled Bogen heads that I've owned and if you ever go to a heavier camera like a Cambo, or Sinar studio monorail, you will be glad you have the stronger head of the Bogen along with a decent set of legs.

My opinion, you would have the best of both worlds.

[Jim Jones]

The Tiltall tripod was developed by the Marchioni brothers. When they retired, Leitz seemed like a suitable company to take over production. They were also rebranded Star-D and perhaps one other old camera maker. Ansel Adams used one on his smaller cameras. I've owned Tiltalls branded Marchioni, Leitz, and Star-D. All gave fine service. I have no experience with the newer imported Tiltalls.

[BradS]

I strongly recommend the Bogen/Manfrotto 3021 (now called the 055, I think) legs. They are the perfect match for the 3047 head. It is a classic and very common tripod setup for LF.

[BetterSense]

I strongly recommend the Bogen/Manfrotto 3021 (now called the 055, I think) legs. They are the perfect match for the 3047 head. It is a classic and very common tripod setup for LF.

Is this the one:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000UMX7FI

My calumet is the long-rail model, which I sometimes use for macro, so it can get a bit tippy. After looking at pictures of the tiltall online, I'm leaning toward something sturdier to go with my 3047 head. Unfortunately I have no opportunity to look at tripod legs in person and the model numbers and specs are confusing. There aren't many camera stores around here and those only have foo-foo tripods.