I'm trying to research tripods to buy used, but EVERYTHING seems to have a quick release, when all I want for my 4x5 monorail is a 3-way head that has no quick release, just a simple screw. I'm already spending a few minutes setting up the camera, so what's an extra ten seconds to me? I always lose QR plates and hate attaching them to smaller cameras. I know these heads exist too, because I saw a Bogen this weekend that doesn't use a quick release. Can anyone recommend a 3-way head that has no QR plate? It has to support about 5-7 lbs, and right now I'm looking at Bogen or Gitzo. I hear good things about Tiltalls, but they seem to be impossible to find.
(I am asking this question at the LF.info forum, but I figured I can ask for more opinions here, too. Sorry if you're also on LF.info and are seeing me ask the same question twice. I figure the more answers I get the better.)
(I am asking this question at the LF.info forum, but I figured I can ask for more opinions here, too. Sorry if you're also on LF.info and are seeing me ask the same question twice. I figure the more answers I get the better.)