Hello LF World:
I have just experienced an epiphany. Tripods are more important to succesful LF photography than the camera and maybe even the lens.
I have just used my new(to me) Super Speed Graphic on a Chinese copy of a Manfro tto 055. The tripod is great for 35 & 6x6 BUT, it shakes like a leaf with the Gr aphic.
I have a big heavy Gitzo tripod that weighs about 15 lbs with a head and platfor m that is the size of a dinner plate, but it is home in Toronto, while I'm stati oned here in Singapore, forced to use the locally sourced 'pod. It is possible, but the difference is noticable. I used the Gitzo with an 8x10 I had for a while and took it for granted.
In all the stuff in the forums (Fora?)I can not recall seeing anything stressing the need for a VERY steady tripod. Back to basics!!
Cheers
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