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 TAD18A | 17.6 Lbs. | 56.5” | 19.3” | $110 |
Benro TMA27A | 26.5 Lbs. | 63.6 | 24.6 | $160 |
Benro TMA28A | 30.9 Lbs. | 61.2” | 20.7” | $170 |
Benro TMA37AL | 35.3 Lbs. | 70.5” | 26.8” | $190 |
Benro TMA38CL | 35.3 Lbs. | 69.7” | 23.2” | $425 |
Induro CLT303L | 44.1 Lbs | 70.7″ | 27″ | $450. |
Induro CLT304L | 44.1 Lbs | 69.3″ | 23.2 | $525. |
Gitzo GT2542 Mountaineer | 39.7 | 65.7″ | 22″ | $820. |
Manfrotto MT190X3 | 15.4 Lbs. | 63” | 23.2” | $180 |
Manfrotto MT055XPRO3 Aluminum | 19.8 Lbs. | 66.9” | 24” | $230 |
Manfrotto MT055XPRO3 Carbon Fiber | 19.8 Lbs | 66.9 | 24″ | $500 |
Sirui W-1004 Waterproof Aluminum | 33.1 Lbs. | 65” | 19.3” | $160 |
Sirui W-1204 Waterproof Carbon Fiber | 33.1 Lbs. | 65” | 19.3” | $300 |
Sirui W-2004 Waterproof Aluminum | 39.7 Lbs. | 70.9” | 20.5” | $185 |
Sirui W-2204 Waterproof Carbon Fiber | 39.7 Lbs. | 70.9” | 20.5” | $330 |
Tripod Heads | ||||
Benro HD2A 3 Way Pan/Tilt Head | 17.6 lbs. | $110.00 | ||
Benro HD3A 3 Way Pan/Tilt Head | 26.4 lbs. | $130.00 | ||
Benro HD2 3 Way Pan/Tilt Head | 17.6 lbs. | $100.00 | ||
Manfrotto MHXPRO-3W 3-Way Pan/Tilt Head | 17.6 Lbs. | $170 | ||
Manfrotto 808RC4 3-Way Pan/Tilt Head w/ RC4 Quick Release | 16.6 | $160 | ||
Induro PHQ1 3-Way Panhead | 25.3 Lbs. | $249.95 | ||
Complete Kit | ||||
Slik 580 DX legs with SH-806E 3-Way Pan Head | 12 lbs. | 64.2″ | 27″ | $180.00 |
Prices and availability vary.
REV. 7/28/20