Hi All,
What are "the" period tripods that would go best with restored LF and ULF cameras? I've seen some interesting looking ones on ebay from time to time and figure that they too would make a good restoration project.
You see, it seems as though I am developing quite an addiction to restoring old cameras. Last winter I restored a Kodak 2D. Currently I am working on an old FS 8x20 and I have a Deardorf 8x10 waiting in the wings. My preference for these projects is an old fashioned look and to use vintage materials as much as I can (vintage lenses, holders, shellac or old fashioned varnishes to refinish etc.). Currently the cameras are perched upon a variety of modern tripods such as Berlebach (nice, but a bit "modern"), Manfrotto (not pretty) and Slick (yikes!) but I can't help feeling that my precious pieces are suffering from a lack of "proper" support.
Any advice as to what tripods I should be looking for? Is there a tripod equivalent of the Kodak 2D? Deardorf 8x10 or FS 8x20?
What are "the" period tripods that would go best with restored LF and ULF cameras? I've seen some interesting looking ones on ebay from time to time and figure that they too would make a good restoration project.
You see, it seems as though I am developing quite an addiction to restoring old cameras. Last winter I restored a Kodak 2D. Currently I am working on an old FS 8x20 and I have a Deardorf 8x10 waiting in the wings. My preference for these projects is an old fashioned look and to use vintage materials as much as I can (vintage lenses, holders, shellac or old fashioned varnishes to refinish etc.). Currently the cameras are perched upon a variety of modern tripods such as Berlebach (nice, but a bit "modern"), Manfrotto (not pretty) and Slick (yikes!) but I can't help feeling that my precious pieces are suffering from a lack of "proper" support.
Any advice as to what tripods I should be looking for? Is there a tripod equivalent of the Kodak 2D? Deardorf 8x10 or FS 8x20?