jwhite3.0 Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 I've been offered a black, metal Leitz Tiltall for $80. Apparently it is one ofthe older ones (solid version) but still in good mechanical condition and cansupport 13 pounds. Since I am not familiar with this tripod I want to know if$80 is a fair price to pay. The person is getting back to me with more detailsabout the model number if there is one. 13 pounds of support is ideal for meand some of the good tripods out there that support this weight are moreexpensive. Tripod to be used for macro, landscape, and potentially birds/wildlife. Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roger_kallet Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 I have one of the older ones that I bought over 25-years ago. It's tough, rugged and built like a tank. If it's in very good to excellent condition, go for it. Here's a link to B&H that shows a new one. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home? O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=169817&is=REG&addedTroughType=categoryNavigation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roger_kallet Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 Hope this is a better link-- http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home? O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=169817&is=REG&addedTroughType=categoryNavigation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roger_kallet Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 Sorry about the link. It only takes you to the B&H home page, but a few clicks should get you to where I tried. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
._._z Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 It's a nice, solid tripod. I almost bought one for $100 in 1994. The older ones are better built than the newer ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary_watson Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 The new Taiwanese-made models are poorly-finished ghosts of the oldies. The ones I've seen on offer in Toronto are junk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuck_mathis Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 I've had one of these since the early 80's. It is butt simple and sturdy as all get out. It's not as quick or flashy as newer tripods and is way heavier than most but there is no plastic to break. $80 is a good price - I'd pay that for mine if I didn't have it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwhite3.0 Posted August 31, 2006 Author Share Posted August 31, 2006 Thanks, I am going for it. I'm not too worried about the weight of it as I can use my Slik U9000 for heavy walking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob_gentile Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 Can't speak for the Leitz version, but I still have my original Marchioni Tiltall from the 60's. It <em>easily</em> supports my old all-metal SLRs with a bellows and a macro rail.<p> Wouldn't trade it for anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graham_line Posted December 5, 2006 Share Posted December 5, 2006 Nothing beats a great set of legs :- ) The standard Series 3 Gitzo center post slides right into the Tiltall, allowing you to convert it to a ballhead without modification. Mine is from the mid-80s, with the Leitz-Rockleigh NJ sticker on it. Occasionally it be nice to go a little lower, but that's my only problem with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwhite3.0 Posted December 5, 2006 Author Share Posted December 5, 2006 Hi Josef, that is a nice little trick. I happen to still use the Tiltall and I have a Gitzo 320. I will have to give it a try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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