Do You Recognize This Odd Tripod?
Dec 31, 2013 12:41:08 #
Gann0n8r
Loc: Desert Southwest
I am looking to the great UHH Community for advice. I picked up an odd looking tripod with an unusual ball head and I have already stumped the "experts" at Tempe Camera in AZ. No one there knows what fits this unusual head.
I'd like to pick up a part (from somewhere) that might allow me to use this as a camera mount. Or even a lighting mount. Not sure where to look.
Any one ever see one like this?
I'd like to pick up a part (from somewhere) that might allow me to use this as a camera mount. Or even a lighting mount. Not sure where to look.
Any one ever see one like this?
Tripod 1
Tripod 2
Tripod 3
Dec 31, 2013 12:52:28 #
Totally clueless, but from pic #1, I'd guess there was a pressure fit stud protruding from the hole that would accommodate camera mounting.
Dec 31, 2013 12:57:54 #
This obviously requires a unique fitting receptical - it is part of a very QUICK release system that I have not seen before - but very ingenious !
Dec 31, 2013 12:59:16 #
I do not know who made them, but they are from the 1980's. Its a quick release system. There was a long handle that mounted to the camera and made it work like a pistol grip, it was hollow and slid down over the 6 point star mount that you see on your head. As I recall they did not become popular because there was no "release" mechanism or lock, and the distance from the ball center to the viewfinder was extreme and would cause a tripod to fall over when used with a longer lens in portrait format.
Been close to 30 years since I have seen one of these. I seem to recall them being made in England if I'm not mistaken about that, not sure anymore.
Been close to 30 years since I have seen one of these. I seem to recall them being made in England if I'm not mistaken about that, not sure anymore.
Dec 31, 2013 13:11:20 #
Dec 31, 2013 13:24:23 #
Try searching for "vintage tripod" on eBay. It brings up some similar looking results.
Are there any markings on the legs or elsewhere like a part number or manufactures mark?
Are there any markings on the legs or elsewhere like a part number or manufactures mark?
Dec 31, 2013 14:17:30 #
Dec 31, 2013 14:18:49 #
Gann0n8r
Loc: Desert Southwest
dsmeltz wrote:
Try searching for "vintage tripod" on eBay. It brings up some similar looking results.
Are there any markings on the legs or elsewhere like a part number or manufactures mark?
Are there any markings on the legs or elsewhere like a part number or manufactures mark?
No, unfortunately, there are no markings whatsoever. No company name, no logo, no identification. Very solid construction, though.
Dec 31, 2013 16:53:25 #
Gann0n8r
Loc: Desert Southwest
MT Shooter wrote:
I do not know who made them, but they are from the 1980's. Its a quick release system. There was a long handle that mounted to the camera and made it work like a pistol grip.
Thank you for this I appreciate you trying.
England and the 80's. I'll filter my searches by that.
Jan 1, 2014 09:02:14 #
From the answers so far, I think maybe one of our UK friends (an old one, like me) could help. :thumbup:
Jan 1, 2014 09:36:31 #
Jan 1, 2014 10:33:04 #
That kinda looks the HORUSBENNU LX-28T The mount is about the same.. I'm going to purchase a tripod made by Nikon that has a ball mount. I use the RAM mounts on my motorcycle, ball mount and I can get my cam right where I want it...
Jan 1, 2014 12:29:26 #
Gann0n8r wrote:
I am looking to the great UHH Community for advice. I picked up an odd looking tripod with an unusual ball head and I have already stumped the "experts" at Tempe Camera in AZ. No one there knows what fits this unusual head.
I'd like to pick up a part (from somewhere) that might allow me to use this as a camera mount. Or even a lighting mount. Not sure where to look.
Any one ever see one like this?
I'd like to pick up a part (from somewhere) that might allow me to use this as a camera mount. Or even a lighting mount. Not sure where to look.
Any one ever see one like this?
Had one like that several years ago , cut the star shaped shaft off leaving about a half an inch . Then I drilled an taped it for a quick release mount plate ...worked fairly well... good luck an Happy New Year...
Jan 1, 2014 16:03:06 #
Gann0n8r
Loc: Desert Southwest
[quote=GW]...cut the star shaped shaft off leaving about a half an inch . Then I drilled an taped it for a quick release mount plate ...quote]
I'm afraid I'm down to that if I can find no other option. Didn't really want to "reinvent the wheel" though, if someone had a better idea.
Thanks for the thoughts.
I'm afraid I'm down to that if I can find no other option. Didn't really want to "reinvent the wheel" though, if someone had a better idea.
Thanks for the thoughts.
Jan 1, 2014 16:08:50 #
Gann0n8r
Loc: Desert Southwest
[quote=Gann0n8r]...
I'd like to pick up a part (from somewhere) that might allow me to use this as a camera mount. Or even a lighting mount. Not sure where to look...[quote]
You'll never guess what I found. Mystery solved, and not in a good way.
I was just brute searching through hundreds of pictures of tripods on Google and came across one that had a six splined protrusion like mine did.
Unfortunately, it is for a COSMETOLOGY DUMMY! For hair dresser school! The shaft fits into a practice dummy head and one learns how to style hairdos on the dad-gum thing!
What a revolting predicament.... mystery solved... I guess.
Thanks for everyone who offered advice. I may just use it with tape and an off-camera flash stand after all.
I'd like to pick up a part (from somewhere) that might allow me to use this as a camera mount. Or even a lighting mount. Not sure where to look...[quote]
You'll never guess what I found. Mystery solved, and not in a good way.
I was just brute searching through hundreds of pictures of tripods on Google and came across one that had a six splined protrusion like mine did.
Unfortunately, it is for a COSMETOLOGY DUMMY! For hair dresser school! The shaft fits into a practice dummy head and one learns how to style hairdos on the dad-gum thing!
What a revolting predicament.... mystery solved... I guess.
Thanks for everyone who offered advice. I may just use it with tape and an off-camera flash stand after all.
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