New FLM Ultralight Tripod for 8x10 and smaller

[Ari]

Just wanted to update again. The factory is still closed but I'm in touch with my partner and he's still working with the engineer.
Some specs we're considering for the CP42-L2 Atlas, the 2-section tripod with 42mm tubes and a 100mm systematic apex:

Maximum height - 72" / 183cm
Folded height - 43" / 110cm

This folded length is what concerns us, in that people may not be willing, or able, to carry such a long folded tripod.
Weight will likely be around 5 pounds.

What do you all think? Is that ok?
We can always shorten the max height a little, and then get a shorter folded tripod.

[Tin Can]

Shorten

I prefer full height to be below center of GG

I am North American average, 69 to 70"

[Ari]

Thanks, Randy.

Forgot to add these:

[Ari]

Two important updates:

1. The factory has re-opened and is working in 3 shifts, 24 hours a day, to catch up with orders.
I hope that our existing orders of the CP42-L4 Atlas and QLB-80 will be done quickly now.
Those of you waiting for either (or both) of those items should get some good news by this time next week.

2. The new CP42-L2 Atlas has been re-configured to shorter maximum height.
Instead of 72" tall (183cm), it will now be 65 inches tall (165cm).
By the time a head and camera are added, it will easily reach 72 inches, so I don't think we had much to gain by building a 6-foot tripod.
Three immediate benefits: lighter, shorter folded length, and increased rigidity.

Win, win, win!

[Ari]

Here we are, one month since my last post, and I have some good news.
Sometime next week, likely by Monday, I'll receive a small first delivery of these items:
Atlas 42-L4 tripod
QLB-80 clamp

The Atlas tripods are still at a special intro price, and I encourage anyone to consider it, as stock will be limited.
As soon as I have one of my own, I'll make a short video for it.

The Center Column got a test copy in February. He hasn't published a full review yet, but has completed testing.
The Atlas 42-L4 is pretty high up in the rankings, at #4: https://thecentercolumn.com/rankings...ipod-rankings/

[G Benaim]

Curious how heavy the camera itself is? Is that a wehman?

[Tin Can]

Congratulations!

[Ari]

Curious how heavy the camera itself is? Is that a wehman?

Hi Gabriel.
Yes, it's a Wehman.
As tested, with the Ysarex 210 and a loaded film holder, it weighs 11.3 pounds or 5.15kg.

[Ari]

Congratulations!

Thank you!
This means the L2 is not far off, hopefully just a couple more weeks.

[G Benaim]

Hi Gabriel.
Yes, it's a Wehman.
As tested, with the Ysarex 210 and a loaded film holder, it weighs 11.3 pounds or 5.15kg.

OK, so that's just a couple of pounds under my KMV w lens, have you tried it w a longer lens, say a 19"?