Those Majestic tripoids in the back are so necessary for big cameras. I have had one for 40 years first for my big wood B&J 8x10 and now my Calumet C-1 8x10.
also a tip, the tripod heads from manfrotto are a later version, an early one, with longer slender handles is called the 029 same plate, etc, just the handles are different and you probably find these at studio sales, as this is old pro gear.
Well, solid advice. No pun intended. I like the Mole Richardson (hot light, anyway if not a Mole. 2000 watts?)in the background next to the large format enlarger--5x7? In one studio where I cut my photo-teeth, we used a Majestic with our 8x10 Deardorfs on location until we got a Saltzman. Now there's a tripod. Bloody thing weighed about 30#. Maybe more. In studio, we always used a studio stand. Now I'm just using a Bogen 3036 w/ a 3047 head with my Sinar Norma. Works OK. And of course, if needed, I can always sandbag it.
great advice, esp. about the slowing down, as this is how you catch yourself out if you didn't set a leg lock, or tighten the head axis adjustments BEFORE the camera goes on!!
one observation the majestic head socket, this also imatates the manfrotto, the 400 geared head, this plug is the top plate for that system, specifically for these large camera systems.
I have a manfrotto #055c someone gave me with no head. I use it in my home studio. It's heavier than my old Slik 88 with a Linhof ball and socket head I used it with my Pentax 67 and now I use it with MPP Micropress 5x4 with a Schneider 135mm f4.7 Xenar lens. it's very versatile as it can be used at ground level by splaying the legs and mounting the ball and socket head on one of the legs. I also use the MPP handheld like I used my Graflex Speed Graphic when I was 16 in 1961.
The other moronic thing you see often is people extending the center column fully and not the legs. Basic physics people! Then they tell stories of how their camera got smashed out on the wilderness.
While you present good info for the most part, you are not correct about vibration. Carbon fiber is much better absorbing vibration than aluminum. That's mostly why we buy them.
That’s all well and good. But if I’m gonna walk a few miles I do not want one of those. I love my carbon fiber simply because of weight. My pack loads out at 35-45lbs, camera lenses, filters, Grafmatics.
Also for those complaining about carrying equipment, you're unfit! Even old men should be able to carry heavy stuff. Unfit and unhealthy, low testosterone, inflammation ridden and poor self expectations. Get Off the screen, dump the junk food, exercise and make photos you love.
Thank you for the great video! I just got my first 8 X 10 and now I know what to look for! Great advice!
Those Majestic tripoids in the back are so necessary for big cameras. I have had one for 40 years first for my big wood B&J 8x10 and now my Calumet C-1 8x10.
also a tip, the tripod heads from manfrotto are a later version, an early one, with longer slender handles is called the 029 same plate, etc, just the handles are different and you probably find these at studio sales, as this is old pro gear.
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I enjoyed this video. Thank you! Quite a collection you have!
Well, solid advice. No pun intended. I like the Mole Richardson (hot light, anyway if not a Mole. 2000 watts?)in the background next to the large format enlarger--5x7? In one studio where I cut my photo-teeth, we used a Majestic with our 8x10 Deardorfs on location until we got a Saltzman. Now there's a tripod. Bloody thing weighed about 30#. Maybe more. In studio, we always used a studio stand. Now I'm just using a Bogen 3036 w/ a 3047 head with my Sinar Norma. Works OK. And of course, if needed, I can always sandbag it.
great advice, esp. about the slowing down, as this is how you catch yourself out if you didn't set a leg lock, or tighten the head axis adjustments BEFORE the camera goes on!!
one observation the majestic head socket, this also imatates the manfrotto, the 400 geared head, this plug is the top plate for that system, specifically for these large camera systems.
I have a manfrotto #055c someone gave me with no head. I use it in my home studio.
It's heavier than my old Slik 88 with a Linhof ball and socket head
I used it with my Pentax 67 and now I use it with MPP Micropress 5x4 with a Schneider 135mm f4.7 Xenar lens. it's very versatile as it can be used at ground level by splaying the legs and mounting the ball and socket head on one of the legs.
I also use the MPP handheld like I used my Graflex Speed Graphic when I was 16 in 1961.
I love my wooden Berlebach. It looks great and it dampens great. Downside is it is a bit too heavy for a hike…
Thank you for making this video. It is very useful to me looking into getting a proper tripod for my 8x10.
Manfrotto is a Italian brand
Bogen is just a American distributer.
Today the plastic and bamboo tripods are popular......
I don’t know why you’re mad at me but thank you for showing me your tripods.
The other moronic thing you see often is people extending the center column fully and not the legs. Basic physics people! Then they tell stories of how their camera got smashed out on the wilderness.
While you present good info for the most part, you are not correct about vibration. Carbon fiber is much better absorbing vibration than aluminum. That's mostly why we buy them.
Yeah. If we’re strictly ranking the materials ability to dampen vibrations then the ranking from best to worst is: wood, carbon fiber, aluminum.
That’s all well and good. But if I’m gonna walk a few miles I do not want one of those. I love my carbon fiber simply because of weight. My pack loads out at 35-45lbs, camera lenses, filters, Grafmatics.
100% agree about ball heads. They are truly awful.
Also for those complaining about carrying equipment, you're unfit! Even old men should be able to carry heavy stuff. Unfit and unhealthy, low testosterone, inflammation ridden and poor self expectations. Get Off the screen, dump the junk food, exercise and make photos you love.