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 |
| Benro TMA27A |
26.5 Lbs. | 63.6 | 24.6 | $150 |
| Benro TMA28A | 30.9 Lbs. | 61.2” | 20.7” | $160 |
| Benro TMA37AL | 35.3 Lbs. | 70.5” | 26.8” | $185 |
| Benro TMA38CL | 35.3 Lbs. | 69.7” | 23.2” | $410 |
| 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 |
| Slik 700DX | 15 lbs. | 70.1 | 26.2” | $100 |
Tripod Heads |
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Manfrotto MHXPRO-3W 3 Way Pan/Tilt Head
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17.6 Lbs. | $150. | ||
| Manfrotto 808RC4
3-Way Pan/Tilt Head w/ RC4 Quick Release |
17.6 Lbs. | $170 | ||
| Induro PHT1
3-Way Panhead |
17.6 Lbs. | $49.95 |
Prices and availability vary.
REV. 7/25/17
