You can do it!
You might find some ideas here: https://www.largeformatphotography.i...or-Toyo-810MII
Thomas
I've used a Cambo SCH with a C1 for the past 6-7 years. It's been perfect. Very rigid. No need to machine anything. I've seen a few C1s that people have machined a plate for the tripod block because they felt it was the weak point of the camera. No problems for me.
Last edited by Marc_Andrew; 13-Apr-2019 at 21:04.
I use a "black Beauty" 8x10 in the field. When the bellows gets long or the exposure gets long I have noticed potential camera movement (I use a Gitzo 400 series tripod with a PL5 head without using the center column) most movement comes from the head/camera base area. Two tripods work the best to get rid of the potential for movement (I checked this arrangement with a construction survey lazer). Even with a fairly heavy single wood Professional Junior tripod I noticed significant movement.
I snagged a Majestic 1903 Gearhead today for 50 bucks on OfferUp. I'm not familiar with these whatsoever. It has a 6x4.5" plate/platform on the top. It's supposed to be rated for 35 pounds according to the specs I read. It has the 3/8 screw on it too. Seems to be in excellent condition to me. The center column is spring loaded. I didn't realized that. Got to be careful with that pup as it throws a mean punch. <g>
Even that plate is a bit too small for a C1.
Here are a few links to what I have and use.
https://www.largeformatphotography.i...=1#post1476202
Look at this on eBay. I am not the seller. MAJESTIC HEAVY DUTY LARGE TRIPOD MODEL 2000 AND GEARED HEAD MODEL 1200
I have one of those, the geared column is very safe.
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