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    Re: Stiff Majestic gear head - how to fix it?

    I have 3 of these fantastic heads, 3 variations all made in Chicago

    Using 2 often

    Heavy Duty!
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    Re: Stiff Majestic gear head - how to fix it?

    I have one of the super duty Majestic Tripods and I love the head. Works just fine with the 8 x 10 Kardan Bi although I normally use it with smaller stuff like my Fuji GX680. I think it's the only 6 x 8 camera that's bigger and heavier than my Technika.

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    Re: Stiff Majestic gear head - how to fix it?

    Hard to see, I put the Majestic head on Quick-set Hercules tripod legs. The Hercules came with a beautiful video head, I may use someday. My, machinist pal made me an adapter while I waited, he said "how bout 10 bucks". I handed him 2 twenty dollar bills and told him to stay home until he's vaccinated.
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    Re: Stiff Majestic gear head - how to fix it?

    I see a Saltzman head on the right!

    I regret selling mine, but realized I would never find the Saltzman Camera Stand i sought, the one used in Funny Face a flic i watch again soon.


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    Hard to see, I put the Majestic head on Quick-set Hercules tripod legs. The Hercules came with a beautiful video head, I may use someday. My, machinist pal made me an adapter while I waited, he said "how bout 10 bucks". I handed him 2 twenty dollar bills and told him to stay home until he's vaccinated.
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    Re: Stiff Majestic gear head - how to fix it?

    Yeah I lucked out on that Saltzman. I've never seen one of the studio stands. Just pictures. And yes great movie!

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    Re: Stiff Majestic gear head - how to fix it?

    I have 7 of these heads, all mint with 3/8-16 screws. Different vintages, three have the built in mount base, 4 have the 3/8" post adaptor. One is mounted on a very large Gitzo tripod, the others are put away as spares.

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