8x10 Tripod.

[Fredrick]

I have come to the realization that I am in the need of a new tripod. I currently have an Induro CT214, it is a good tripod - just not for 8x10. I find it to be way too flimsy at full extension. I also have a Manfrotto studio tripod, made of Aluminium - it is ok for 10 minute walks, but I'm sure it weighs around 10kg. I am young, and my knees are healthy, I would like to keep it that way. What I looking for is a tripod, which will give me the stability the Manfrotto has and the lighter weight of the Induro, around 4-5kg. I would like to keep it at the $500-600 mark. I don't think that I'll need a new head, I have the Induro PHQ-3. Ah, I nearly forgot, I use a 8x10 Wista field and a Rodenstock 300mm f/5.6. It's not super heavy, but I'm guessing it weighs in at 5-7kg.


-Fredrick

[Alan Gales]

Take a look at Feisol carbon fiber tripods.

[vinny]

here's some reading on the subject, not all current but still info
http://www.largeformatphotography.in...ripod-for-8x10
http://www.largeformatphotography.in...ht=tripod+8x10
http://www.largeformatphotography.in...ht=tripod+8x10
http://www.largeformatphotography.in...ht=tripod+8x10

I use a gitzo 1325 as my only tripod for everything up to 8x10

[Fredrick]

here's some reading on the subject, not all current but still info
http://www.largeformatphotography.in...ripod-for-8x10
http://www.largeformatphotography.in...ht=tripod+8x10
http://www.largeformatphotography.in...ht=tripod+8x10
http://www.largeformatphotography.in...ht=tripod+8x10

I use a gitzo 1325 as my only tripod for everything up to 8x10

Thank you for the links. It seems the Gitzo G1325 have been replaced with the GT3532LS, which costs $1000 - that is unfortunately out of my price range.

[karl french]

I have an older Gitzo Cremaillere 3 aluminum leg set, (in addition to a G1325 I bought 12 years ago) with the big magnesium low profile pan tilt head. It works very well for 8x10.

[djdister]

In your price range I would recommend looking for a used Ries or a Gitzo Systematic tripod.

[Alan Gales]

If you don't mind used, you can do as Dan suggests and buy a used Ries or Gitzo. Both are fine tripods.

I use a Ries J100 (that I purchased lightly used) with my Wehman 8x10 and I love it.

[Ari]

If you're not hiking long distances, I'd opt for Aluminum over CF for a used tripod.

Induro makes a decent LF tripod, the AT413; it is aluminum, but not overly heavy, and it can easily support any 8x10.
A new one will set you back less than $250.

A used Gitzo in good working condition, with a proven track record, is another good choice.

Otherwise, I think that a CF tripod that could support 8x10 would, by necessity, be of very high quality, and thus break your budget.

[dave_whatever]

I use a gitzo 1325 as my only tripod for everything up to 8x10

I use a 1325 bought second-hand for 5x4" for which it's overkill really. Should be great for a light-to-middling 10x8" setup.

[lfpf]

Aluminum surveyor's tripods are very sturdy and certainly economical at $60-100 new. Weight is 8 pounds. 5/8-11 to 1/4-20 adapters are also readily available. Just a though and I use one.