Tripod for 8x10 newbie

[campy]

What about a tiltall? It supposed to hold 44 lbs.

[Louis Pacilla]

what about a tiltall? It supposed to hold 44 lbs.

no

[Bob Salomon]

What about a tiltall? It supposed to hold 44 lbs.

Not a chance! Even Oliver, the owner of Tiltall today wouldn’t suggest this!

[Peter De Smidt]

How about this: https://www.amazon.com/Bosch-Aluminu...urveyor+tripod

Plus:

https://www.amazon.com/Stabila-07510...22+to+3%2F8%22

Yes, there are better tripods.

[Tin Can]

The C1 has 2 base mounting sockets. Don't use the 1/4x20 smaller one. Use the 3/8x16 right beside it.

Look on Craiglist for old video and movie tripods. Local.

[Louis Pacilla]

Hey Campy

You may want to keep your eyes on CraigsList as it's usually dependable for weighty items that cost more to ship then it's actual value. I have found several Majestic in near new condition along with the awesome Majestic gear head and I have never paid more then 75 bucks for any of the three or four I have around here. You'll also find other larger tripods from Manfrotto/Bogen,Davis & Sanford Model B,Metal Gitzos old wood movie camera tripods and so on. You may have to wait a little while before the right deal comes along on CraigsList but one will and it'll be within driving distance and probably cheaper then the cost of a free one w/ shipping.

https://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/ph...682685664.html
https://boston.craigslist.org/nos/ph...680334649.html
https://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/ph...679926831.html

[Jac@stafford.net]

How about this: https://www.amazon.com/Bosch-Aluminu...urveyor+tripod

VERSATILE: With a 5/8-Inch to 11 thread stud

I do not recognize that size. What does it mean? I am accustomed to 3/8" and 1/4"

[desertrat]

I do not recognize that size. What does it mean? I am accustomed to 3/8" and 1/4"

That's the standard clamp screw in a surveyor's tripod head. That's why I buried a 5/8 x 11 nut in the platform mounted on mine.

[Leszek Vogt]

I just dug up a nice set of sticks.

https://victoria.craigslist.ca/pho/d...630165515.html

This is across the border, but you (OP) might be able to find one closer to you. B&S used to make good eq and those sticks would cost 5X....even guys from 'Geographic used them with variety of rigs from 16-35mm.

Les

[Robert Opheim]

I use a #4 gitzo legs with my C-1 Calumet Black beauty. I don't use the center column. I have a PL5 3-way head. It is a heavy camera - but once its up it doesn't move like some of the lighter 8x10s. Have fun they take wonderful images! Dagors in good shape are great lenses!