Tripod value:::Leitz Tiltall Professional model
Oct 9, 2017 13:22:06 #
Oct 9, 2017 14:15:24 #
amfoto1
Loc: San Jose, Calif. USA
In it's day, the Tiltall was considered one of the best tripods and was widely copied. I think the original was introduced right after WWII. Leitz USA worked out a deal to produce them in New Jersey and market them worldwide in the 1970s (such as the example shown).
By today's standard for tripods, it's a bit of a beast without a lot of the modern features and conveniences. For example the pan/tile heads weren't designed to be interchangeable and they didn't use the common size mounting screw found on most modern tripods.
Tiltall are still being produced (no longer associated with Leitz and AFAIK being made in Europe or Asia... there's a USA marketing office, don't know if it's the corp. headquarters or not). They off both the classic sesign and style, as well as a variety of other models that have a lot of the modern features and sometimes use more modern materials such as carbon fiber. The Tiltall line now includes ballheads and some other accessories.
By today's standard for tripods, it's a bit of a beast without a lot of the modern features and conveniences. For example the pan/tile heads weren't designed to be interchangeable and they didn't use the common size mounting screw found on most modern tripods.
Tiltall are still being produced (no longer associated with Leitz and AFAIK being made in Europe or Asia... there's a USA marketing office, don't know if it's the corp. headquarters or not). They off both the classic sesign and style, as well as a variety of other models that have a lot of the modern features and sometimes use more modern materials such as carbon fiber. The Tiltall line now includes ballheads and some other accessories.
Oct 9, 2017 19:36:03 #
Found one on Craigslist this summer in good condition. The ask was 75$ and I offered 65$. The 65$ was easily accepted with no apparent signs of sellers remorse. It had been well taken care of functionally. Good tripod, happy with it. It beats the hell out of the 200$ stick I purchased last year.
Oct 9, 2017 19:37:55 #
Dziadzi wrote:
Here is the last piece of photographic equipment that my widow friend gave to me. Heavy devil. Extends from about 3 feet to 6 feet. Pans, tilts and does most everything that a 50-year old tripod could do. Any questions, please ask. I am curious as to what the value is as I have no clue. Thanks!
I have one I bought 45 years ago. Still use it. I think I got it for about $100.00.
Oct 9, 2017 19:44:34 #
Dziadzi wrote:
Here is the last piece of photographic equipment that my widow friend gave to me. Heavy devil. Extends from about 3 feet to 6 feet. Pans, tilts and does most everything that a 50-year old tripod could do. Any questions, please ask. I am curious as to what the value is as I have no clue. Thanks!
Reasonably sturdy. Simple and well built. Center column can be reversed so camera hangs underneath. I still use it for Macro work.
Oct 9, 2017 19:52:59 #
Dziadzi wrote:
Here is the last piece of photographic equipment that my widow friend gave to me. Heavy devil. Extends from about 3 feet to 6 feet. Pans, tilts and does most everything that a 50-year old tripod could do. Any questions, please ask. I am curious as to what the value is as I have no clue. Thanks!
I have one almost identical to it, sold as a Vivtar professional 1301.
I bought it used in about 1975 for fifty dollars to use with my 4x5. It's been my MAIN tripod ever since then, I've never replaced it. I have a small alloy Gitzo 026 for travel. Mine is a hell of a nice tripod!!! It weighs 8 lbs!
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Oct 10, 2017 15:59:07 #
Some people have a lot of nerve. I have had offers of $10 and $20 on Letgo and OfferUp respectfully in my local area. I would rather sell it for scrap than let it go for those prices.
Oct 10, 2017 16:28:03 #
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