One of the tools that is very important and one that you will use a lot in the RCC photo program is a tripod. In fact if you purchase a good one it will last for many years to come.
There are many out there from which to choose, probably too many, so we have compiled a list of sorts to help you navigate to a good purchase.
Below are the tripods we consider to be a good investment and are able to do everything you will need them to do.
Medium format film cameras are heavy! We highly recommend the Bogen-Manfrotto, Slik, Induro or Benro brands. 3 way pan/tilt heads are preferred, ball heads are not recommended. Standard or quick release plate heads are both acceptable.
Tripod Legs |
Load Cap. |
Max Height |
Folded Length |
Price +/- |
| Benro TAD27A
|
26.6 Lbs. | 63.8” | 24.2” | $120.00 |
| Benro GA357F
Go Classic |
44.1 Lbs. | 66” | 26.8” | $235.00 |
| Benro TMA38CL | 35.3 Lbs. | 69.7” | 23.2” | $410.00 |
| Benro TMA48CL | 44 Lbs. | 69.3” | 23.4” | $450.00 |
| Benro
TMA27A |
26.5 Lbs. | 63.6” | 24.6” | $150.00 |
| Benro
TMA28A |
30.9 Lbs. | 61.2” | 20.7” | $160.00 |
| Induro 8M
AT-213 |
22 Lbs. | 65.8” | 25.6” | $143.00 |
| Induro 8M
AT-214 |
22 Lbs. | 65.8” | 21.5” | $149.00 |
| Manfrotto MT190X3 | 15.4 Lbs. | 63” | 23.2” | $179.88 |
| Manfrotto MT29XTA3U | 11.0 Lbs. | 63.2” | 23.4” | $140.00 |
| Manfrotto MT055XPRO3 | 19.8 Lbs. | 66.9” | 24” | $249.00 |
| Slik 700DX
|
15 lbs. | 70.1” | 26.2” | $99.99 |
Tripod Heads |
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Manfrotto MHXPRO-3W 3 Way Pan/Tilt Head
|
17.6 Lbs. | $150.00 | ||
| Manfrotto 808RC4
3-Way Pan/Tilt Head w/ RC4 Quick Release |
17.6 Lbs. | $170.00 | ||
| Induro PHT1
3-Way Panhead |
17.6 Lbs. | $49.95 |
Prices and availability vary.
REV. 2-23-2016
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