beau_schwarz2 Posted June 29, 2000 Share Posted June 29, 2000 Thanks for the info on paper negatives. <p> Next question. I recently bought a 8x10 Calumet Csomething (green). I've currently have two tripods, a Bogen 3020 and a 3050. I have in the past used Bogen's 3047 head, but it tends to creep when used with a mamiya twin lens. The 3050 tripod looks stout enough to work with the Calumet. Any suggestions on tripod heads? <p> The basic use I have planed for the camera for shooting local scenics, buildings, etc. Maybe a couple family photos if i can get the kids to stay still. <p> Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill_zelinski Posted June 29, 2000 Share Posted June 29, 2000 I highly reccomend the Ries head for LF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellis_vener_photography Posted June 29, 2000 Share Posted June 29, 2000 my recommendation for the green monster is either the Gizo 1570, the Reis head or the Arca Swiss B2 head. If you don't mind the weight a geared head from Majestic with a 6" x 7" platform is ideal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean_yates Posted June 30, 2000 Share Posted June 30, 2000 If you look hard, you can find a geared Majestic cheaply. I paid all of $20.00 for mine - On Ebay. I'm not kidding. It was made in 1946 but it is definatley up to the 14 - 18 lbs of the Calumet. Have you weighed your camera yet? If it's 14 lbs it's magnesium, if 18, it's aluminum. <p> I have a Ries Photoplane now and although I like it very much, if I had the aluminum Calumet, I'd want the Majestic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john_henderson1 Posted June 30, 2000 Share Posted June 30, 2000 What do you mean by the 3047 "creeps?" I use a 3047 with all mycameras including a Mamiya TLR and Toyo 45A. The 3047 doesn't evenknow the Mamiya is sitting on it, it's so light and the head is sostrong! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill_smithe2 Posted July 2, 2000 Share Posted July 2, 2000 The Reis 2-way tilt head and the Arca Swiss B2 are the only heads to buy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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