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a black tiltall (I think a 4062) can be purchased for about 100-125$, it can be used for everything from a 35mm to a lightweight 8x10 and everything in between. a leg can be removed and column plug screwed in to be used as a monopod, which can be helpful doing street work with a 4x5. knobs stay locked.
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Perhaps some do not balance the load
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What are you curently using? Is it older? If so, it might just need a bit of maintenance. The Bogen/Manfrotto 3047 head I've been using sine the 1980's started doing that unless gorrilla-like strength was used to tighten the handles. It was relatively easy to disassemble, clean and re-lube with damping grease to restore to original functionality. Most difficult part was sourcing the damping grease at an affordable price and small quantity. Total repair time was about 64 minutes.
I greatly prefer my Leofoto CF tripod to any of my 4 aluminum Gitzo models. In particular, the locking collars on the legs are much easier to use. The quick release plate, which can be easily removed without any xtra tools, is also nice. Finally, the various feet options are very useful. And it's much lower weight (despite the tripod going significantly higher than my Gitzos) is very welcome outside of the studio. In the studio, none of that matters much.
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the problem is the pan head on it.. for reference useage i can mount the following lense combinations
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produ...hoto_Zoom.html
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produ...6_3_dg_os.html
I can adjust the lens so that its 100% level, tighten down the plastic knobs, let go and it will just drop the front of the lens down. Its embarressing... as i still have to UNLOCK the knobs in order to raise the lens up again. its rated for 20# video camera gear.. Have had it in the corner with my macro bellows and a tiny 1 pound SLR on it, and its not moved a mm in that time..
I think macro bellows usage made it an easier sell to do an omega view
So the title of this thread should be Tripod Heads and quality so that you get recommendations for better locking heads. You also likely will want something with Quick Release that allows you to balance the load of those long heavy lenses rather than supporting at the body. there are long QR plates that allow you to move the camera backward or attach under the lens. Else a monopod in front of the tripod can be used for additional support.
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Dear dont 8X10 with slider, Also converts to 45 and 57
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