Yeah, I actually own three of them. On November 13, 2018 1:09:08 PM PST, Igor PDML-StR <pdml...@komkon.org> wrote: > > >Larry, > >I suspect it is not what you are looking for, - but just in case: >A very sturdy "budget" tripod that I've used for many years is the >original (aluminum!) Tiltall tripod. >They are available on e-bay for various amounts, typically in the range >of >$30-100, but I see one right now at $25: >https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Tiltall-Model-4602-Aluminum-Pro-Tripod/312302563889?epid=101639351&hash=item48b6aef231:g:UzcAAOSwVH5bnpMT:rk:1:pf:0 > >They require some time to set up (not a fast lock mechanism for the >telescoping legs), and your hands would not be the cleanest after >handling that aluminum. But they are capable of holding a DSLR with a >heavy lens. >(Originally, I bought it for ZX-5n with Tokina ATX Pro 28-70/2.6-2.8 >and >with Tamron 70-300, but then used with K7 and K5 with 50-135 and >60-250) > >Reportedly, the later models (titanium?) Tiltall tripods are not as >sturdy. > >.... but it seems to me that we might have discussed Tiltall's with you >on >some occasion, long time ago. > > >HTH, > >Igor > > > >Larry Colen Mon, 12 Nov 2018 22:27:54 -0800 wrote: > >My tripod has disappeared. I've searched the house and cars several >times >and can't find it anyplace. I've got a really bad feeling that I set it > >down and neglected to pick it up when the wave at Perpetua kicked my >ass >around the block. > > >It was a Manfrotto carbon fiber base with and Induro BH3 ballhead. > > >It was at the low end of the performance I need for my astro >landscapes, >and replacement cost is quite a bit more than I can pretend to afford. >Are >there any amazing deals on tripod bases or arca-swiss heads? > >-- >PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List >PDML@pdml.net >http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net >to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and >follow the directions.
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