does anyone out there do large format photography?
Sep 25, 2011 14:17:53 #
johnr9999
Loc: Carlton, OR
I am change over to a Wista field camera from a 4X5 studio camera and am looking for a portable tripod on an extremely limited budget. I can't afford $400 for a lightweight lava tripod. Also looking for a backpack for my camera, 3 lenses, light meter and accessories. Any suggestions?
Sep 26, 2011 07:33:58 #
photocat
Loc: Atlanta, Ga
Hm, i have a wista, but use an older type camera bag that I use for general storage and don't use a backpack so I can't be of anyhelp.
WIth regards to a tripod. Check out something used. WHo cares if it has "bruises" as long as it is stable. I would also look for a tilt and pan head as I don't think a ballhead would be a good think with that camera. I use a monfrotto, but the tripod is at the lab at school so I can't give you the model number, but I can't say it is lightwieght as it isn't carbon fiber. You might check out a Vanguard, they make nice products that aren't as expensive as Gitzo.
WIth regards to a tripod. Check out something used. WHo cares if it has "bruises" as long as it is stable. I would also look for a tilt and pan head as I don't think a ballhead would be a good think with that camera. I use a monfrotto, but the tripod is at the lab at school so I can't give you the model number, but I can't say it is lightwieght as it isn't carbon fiber. You might check out a Vanguard, they make nice products that aren't as expensive as Gitzo.
Sep 26, 2011 07:53:58 #
I don't so large format, but I use a Husky Quickset which is really stout, tubular legs and pan head. I've seen them on ebay.
Sep 26, 2011 12:43:18 #
johnr9999
Loc: Carlton, OR
Thanks folks for the suggestions.
will check out vanguard, also thinking of a Tiltall from Freestyle Photo.
will check out vanguard, also thinking of a Tiltall from Freestyle Photo.
Sep 26, 2011 16:04:58 #
Sep 26, 2011 16:18:53 #
Sep 26, 2011 17:01:45 #
Cincinnati Kid
Loc: Cincinnati OH
I have a 4x5 Wisner. I keep it in a case from Renaissance Photo Tech. My lenses are also in cases from that company. I then located a backpack that the cases would fit in. You almost have to go to the store to try out the pack w/ the cases or just locate a pack.
The sturdier the tripod the better.
Adorama out of Chicago may have something. I use 2 places in Columbus OH for my 4x5 equipment hunting. Midwest Photo Exchange and Columbus Camera Group.
They are all on line. You could also check out View Camera magazine for information.
The sturdier the tripod the better.
Adorama out of Chicago may have something. I use 2 places in Columbus OH for my 4x5 equipment hunting. Midwest Photo Exchange and Columbus Camera Group.
They are all on line. You could also check out View Camera magazine for information.
Sep 26, 2011 17:07:21 #
My last view camera was a Kodak Viewmaster, 4X5, with Ektar lens. It was old but beautiful.
Sep 26, 2011 19:24:44 #
johnr9999
Loc: Carlton, OR
Thanks kid for the info. Not familiar with Columbus but have used Midwest and my camera and lenses are in Renaissance cases. I do have a nice sturdy tripod, only problem is it weighs about 25 pounds with the gearhead on it. Subscribe to View Camera magazine even though they irritate the heck out of me
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