Bogen/Manfrotto 3001 tripod with 3028 head

[Dan0001]

I needed another tripod like a hole in the head but at $7.50 in a thrift store I couldn't pass it up. It turns out it is a fairly decent tripod as light as it is(with 3028 head about 4 3/4 lbs). I expect to use it more with my older Rolleiflex as the the larger platform on the 3028 works well with it. I think I will like the head more than a ball head as two large levers control the front and side tilts...but care must be observed to hold the camera while making adjustments. Has no bubble levels though.

 

[GRHazelton]

I needed another tripod like a hole in the head but at $7.50 in a thrift store I couldn't pass it up. It turns out it is a fairly decent tripod as light as it is(with 3028 head about 4 3/4 lbs). I expect to use it more with my older Rolleiflex as the the larger platform on the 3028 works well with it. I think I will like the head more than a ball head as two large levers control the front and side tilts...but care must be observed to hold the camera while making adjustments. Has no bubble levels though.

I have this tripod with the 3030 quick release head. Its been most satisfactory; at $7.50 you got a screamin' bargain!
Mine has the twist leg locks, I somehow lost one of the through bolts/nuts that hold the locks to the leg. Be advised that Manfrotto has few parts still available for this tripod. A good hardware store did the job for a replacement; I also put some Permatex Threadlocker Blue on the various nuts here and there. Threads with this stuff can be loosened, but with some effort

 

[Dan0001]

My tripod has thumb screws vs twist leg locks...more tedious but certainly secure.

 

[GRHazelton]

My tripod has thumb screws vs twist leg locks...more tedious but certainly secure.

Same as mine, as opposed to some of the other Manfrottos which use a tab which is pushed down to lock the leg. I have an ancient Star-D tripod, perhaps 55 years old; the legs lock by twisting them. Very sleek, until the locks won't unlock! as is the case with mine.