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Equipment & Techniques => Cameras, Lenses and Shooting gear => Topic started by: littlegreenfrog on January 19, 2011, 06:05:39 am

Title: Studio Tripod
Post by: littlegreenfrog on January 19, 2011, 06:05:39 am

Hi all,

Would any of you fine people be able to let me know where I can source the large format studio tripods.
The ones with the adjustable boom/arms etc...

Please see attached image for an idea of what I am talking about.

Kind regards,

LGF

Title: Re: Studio Tripod
Post by: Paul Williamson on January 19, 2011, 01:24:11 pm

It's called a "camera stand". With that phrase you can search for them on the web site of your favorite camera store (say, B&H), and find lots of (expensive) choices.

Title: Re: Studio Tripod
Post by: David McCaughan on January 19, 2011, 01:29:01 pm

I see them on Craig's List (NYC) all the time, a lot of people are selling them as they move away from large format. Calumet still sells them too. I still enjoy using mine with my Canon. I like the kind that use a foot pedal to activate the wheels. And it's usually referred to as a camera stand.

Title: Re: Studio Tripod
Post by: framah on January 20, 2011, 09:39:32 am

I currently have an extra Cambo stand. It is 9' tall and has the geared head as well. $900 plus shipping and crating.

Where are you located? I'm in Maine.

Title: Re: Studio Tripod
Post by: Ken Bennett on January 20, 2011, 12:17:21 pm

A studio stand (or camera stand) is so much easier to use than a tripod that it's required equipment for any serious studio work. You can pick up a decent stand for less than $1000. More money gets you more height (important) and more rigidity (also important), plus easier handling and more repeatability with engraved markings, etc.

Title: Re: Studio Tripod
Post by: littlegreenfrog on January 25, 2011, 08:27:04 am

Cheers all.

Makes sense I suppose to call it a camera stand!!
I'm UK based, but thanks for the offer.

Thanks again.