rafal_m Posted April 14, 2006 Share Posted April 14, 2006 Hello Everybody, Just wondering if anyone knows where I could find one of the Gigantic Studio Stands (model GIG)?... or even the DeLuxe Geared Dolly (model number 493)? I just think they look really cool and from some strange reason I want one. :D Rafal<div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafal_m Posted April 14, 2006 Author Share Posted April 14, 2006 ... and here is a scan of the dolly.<div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben_holland Posted April 15, 2006 Share Posted April 15, 2006 Looks like seriously vintage gear, so probably difficult to find. For new equivalents, just go to www.sachtler.de , pick your language / camera support / pedestals. FYI, B&H lists the Sachtler System 90 Studio Pedestal System for only $28,180. The dolly does look like a very nice one, although she's probably up into her 90s by now... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee hamiel Posted April 15, 2006 Share Posted April 15, 2006 One was sold on ebay recently in Germany - see: http://cgi.ebay.com/Linhof-Gigant-Stativ-60er-Jahre_W0QQitemZ7606313986QQcategoryZ8319QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
razzledog Posted April 15, 2006 Share Posted April 15, 2006 I think her name was Hilda, not Dolly............. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_hamley Posted April 15, 2006 Share Posted April 15, 2006 They come up from time to time on eBay, though rarely complete. Quality Camera had one a few months ago on consignment for a kilobuck or so. There was a complete one in Sweden or Norway that didn't get the reserve of $4,000 about a year ago. It's heavy. REALLY heavy. And the large lensboards are unique and very hard to find. But it would be a perfect camera for big glass. If you buy one it needs to have a lens board adaptor and at least 1 spare board for a pattern. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafal_m Posted April 15, 2006 Author Share Posted April 15, 2006 Hmm... I kind of guessed that these classic metal monsters would be rare; I guess I'll just have to keep an eye open for one whenever they do come around. I still think they look really cool... some kind of robot thing you would see on an old episode of Dr. Who. :) Cheers, Rafal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank_menesdorfer Posted April 17, 2006 Share Posted April 17, 2006 Defenetly on German, Austrian and on the Swiss Ebay sites! They are up time to time I have seen those many times but not to often!! Also you can send a letter Dr Muller and ask if they can bring one up for you enclouse your picture too and say hello from Frankie in Sweden! The E-mail address is this hildemue@web.de he runs a camera museum downthere and knows a lots of people in Germany! yours Frankie! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedharris Posted April 17, 2006 Share Posted April 17, 2006 Not only do they look cool they are extraordinarly functional. One caveat .... if you are not within a short distance of the seller expect to pay big money to have it shipped to you. Some of them are large enough and heavy enough that they require shipping via freight as opposed to UPS/DHL/FedEX/Mail Example, my studio stand which is a more modern version and not quite so tank like still weighs in at around 200 pounds +. The wheeled base alone weighs over 100 pounds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralph_stephenson Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 <p>Hi, I have the dolly you want! Hope this isn't a bit of a late response but have only just joined.<br> Anyway, I'll keep an eye on this forum to see if you respond to this message and I understand it has email alerts too.<br> I'm in London, UK and have had the Linhof since 1980, used then but in great and fully working condition.<br> I've used it about 10 times, it's great for video - on a smooth floor.</p> <p> </p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom_gore Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 I have the big tripod and absolutely love it. I'd love the dollies (both) which would be perfect for the studio. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank_gosebruch Posted December 17, 2017 Share Posted December 17, 2017 You are right, these monsters are impressive and I love them. There is no vibration even with the heaviest gear: Linhof Studio Monster Stative Tripods These tripods and studio stands were (and are still!) produced in Munich (Germany). So it is quite easy to find them here for a comfortable price. The problem for you will be the transport. These tripods are HEAVY - doesn't matter which one of the professional series. The best would be via Hamburg container harbour. If you know a carrier, just ask for to add your gear to an existing load. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnmaggiotto Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 I have one of these stands to sell, I'm helping the family of an elderly large format shooter, empty his studio. Contact me, the stand is near NYC. It is very heavy. john maggiotto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob_salomon Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 The tripod is the Linhof Heavy Duty Pro, it is a current product although it is only available today in black. The Large Geared Center Column is an accessory and it is also a current product. The head and the dolly are no longer manufactured. Neither is that studio stand which has been out of production for at least 40 years. Linhof does still make studio stands but not like this old one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tischi Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 There is one for sale in germany on ebay: Linhof Gigant Studio Stativ Kamerastativ 1960er ultra heavy duty und super selte | eBay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodeo_joe1 Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 Maybe a little late for the OP? Who posted in 2006 and hasn't checked back since 2012. However, I do regret selling a much lighter Linhof tripod that passed through my hands. It proved extremely stable for its weight and collapsed size. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricochetrider Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 tripods | Linhof Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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