Tripod recommendations?

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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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.

John Emmons
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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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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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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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