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