tripod recommendations?
 

I'm looking for advice on a light weight tripod to support a 4x5 field
camera for use while hiking and traveling. Any suggestions would be
appreciated. -- John Lapp

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" wrote:

I'm looking for advice on a light weight tripod to support a 4x5 field
camera for use while hiking and traveling. Any suggestions would be
appreciated. -- John Lapp

I like my Reis J100 with the J250 double tilt Head. I use it for my 8x10
camera without problems as well as with the smaller cameras I own.
Has interchangeable threads so you can mount 1/4 -20 or 3/8 socketed
cameras. I like wood pods for a number of reasons-chief being wintertime
use.
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I'm looking for advice on a light weight tripod to support a 4x5 field
camera for use while hiking and traveling.

I find a Gitzo 200 Series 'Reporter' is enough for a field camera. They
have a light carbon fibre version, the aluminum one transmutes to osmium after
a few miles on the trail (trans.: It's a heavy bugger.).

I used to use a Tiltall with a Graphic View and the combination worked
very well. I don't know its weight but the Tiltall always struck me
as being pretty light.

A lot depends on how high you need the tripod to go. The less I extend the
legs on the Gitzo the more it can hold - with the legs splayed and not extended
it will hold a full-dress Sinar, though only at the right height for photos
of wildflowers.

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On 18 Mar 2006 14:35:28 -0800, "
wrote:

I'm looking for advice on a light weight tripod to support a 4x5 field
camera for use while hiking and traveling. Any suggestions would be
appreciated. -- John Lapp

I use a Manfrotto (Bogen?) 055 tripod for my Wista woodfield 4x5 inch
camera. And I am perfectly happy with it.
Gilbert

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They're not particularly light but the Ries wooden tripods are very, very
good. They're warranteed for life, including accidental damage. The heads
work beautifully too.

If you have to go with a really light pod I'd look into the newest carbon
fiber or whatever they're using these days on the Gitzos.

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I'm looking for advice on a light weight tripod to support a 4x5 field
camera for use while hiking and traveling. Any suggestions would be
appreciated. -- John Lapp

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On Sun, 19 Mar 2006 16:42:40 +0100, Gilbert
wrote:

I use a Manfrotto (Bogen?) 055 tripod for my Wista woodfield 4x5 inch
camera. And I am perfectly happy with it.

i'm using a 055pro for my 135 format cameras: what head do you use for
large format on that tripod, since i'm planning to get another one to
be used with my sinar?
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On Tue, 21 Mar 2006 17:42:21 +0100, Gianni Rondinini
wrote:

On Sun, 19 Mar 2006 16:42:40 +0100, Gilbert
wrote:

I use a Manfrotto (Bogen?) 055 tripod for my Wista woodfield 4x5 inch
camera. And I am perfectly happy with it.

i'm using a 055pro for my 135 format cameras: what head do you use for
large format on that tripod, since i'm planning to get another one to
be used with my sinar?

I use the Manfrotto 410 geared head with a quick release. For 4x5 it's
an ideal head. Very precise and rugged. I can change positions by the
millimeter. For quicker changes the gearing mechanism can be
deblocked, after which it automatically snaps into gearing again. I
use it with a Sinar Norma too. I wouldn't want any other head anymore.
And there is an even bigger version too. You can see some pictuures at
http://www.srosenberg.com/410.html
Gilbert

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On Wed, 22 Mar 2006 21:36:30 +0100, Gilbert
wrote:

On Tue, 21 Mar 2006 17:42:21 +0100, Gianni Rondinini
wrote:

On Sun, 19 Mar 2006 16:42:40 +0100, Gilbert
wrote:

I use a Manfrotto (Bogen?) 055 tripod for my Wista woodfield 4x5 inch
camera. And I am perfectly happy with it.

i'm using a 055pro for my 135 format cameras: what head do you use for
large format on that tripod, since i'm planning to get another one to
be used with my sinar?

I use the Manfrotto 410 geared head with a quick release. For 4x5 it's
an ideal head. Very precise and rugged. I can change positions by the
millimeter. For quicker changes the gearing mechanism can be
deblocked, after which it automatically snaps into gearing again. I
use it with a Sinar Norma too. I wouldn't want any other head anymore.
And there is an even bigger version too. You can see some pictuures at
http://www.srosenberg.com/410.html
Gilbert

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The Manfrotto 410 is the same as the Bogen 3275.
http://www.pricegrabber.com/search_g...asterid=750008
Gilbert

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On Wed, 22 Mar 2006 21:36:30 +0100, Gilbert
wrote:

I use the Manfrotto 410 geared head with a quick release. For 4x5 it's
an ideal head. Very precise and rugged. I can change positions by the

very well. i was planning to get a 405, then if you can work with a
410 i guess that 405 will be ok.

thank you very much.

regards,
--
Gianni Rondinini (30, tanti, RA)
Nikon user - Bmw driver
http://bugbarbeq.deviantart.com

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I've always wanted a 410 head myself. But they are heavy.
Now, for days with any wind I get out the "beast". (Majestic)
Otherwise a 3201 is suitable for 4x5 (Nagaoka) & 8x10.
But them I'm not packing or hiking.
Wood or modern alloys would be nice for those activities.

Collin
Pentax user ;O
E320 driver :)
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