I have always carried around a metal Bogen beast since the mid 90s. I got my Bogen tripod when I was a student at Hallmark. Recently I purchased a lightweight ball head tripod so as to lighten the load. The specs for this new tripod state that the max load is 22 pounds / 10 kilograms. While I seem kind of OK with mounting the Rolleicord onto it I am not so sure about a Hasselblad with a 120mm lens with additions.
I am used to hearing and feeling that locking "click" sound that I get with my old Bogen when the base plate mates with the head. That camera is not going anywhere. With the new tripod there is only this one side winding knob that pushies into the plate to secure the camera. I don't feel like this is enough as far as support goes. I feel like I have to be close to this tripod in case of potential slippage.
This Wednesday all of my Hasselblad gear will be going in for a full service and CLA. I'm getting her done. If I am going through this process then I think it may be for the best to just stick to using the metal beast until I can get my hands on something that is like the Bogen but a little bit lighter and yet more secure.
So my question would be: what would be as good as a Bogen while at the same time being lighter and not as much of a burden to carry, ideally have a bag or case, able to support a Hasselblad with extras, and not be too expensive? i understand I may be looking at a few hundred at the least.
The stickers on the Bogen tripod are scratched off pretty much during the times but the head part is a #3047. This thing is built like a fricken tank and yet it can be miserable to lug around. I have some muscles and yet it doesn't take long to feel exhausted carrying this thing for an extended period of time. I walk miles every day. When I was a student the old Bogen supported a 4X5 view camera with no issue whatsoever. It has been banged around, fallen down the stairs, and has been through a lot and it is still breathing. These things are powerhouses!
Thanks for any recommendations anyone may have.
I am used to hearing and feeling that locking "click" sound that I get with my old Bogen when the base plate mates with the head. That camera is not going anywhere. With the new tripod there is only this one side winding knob that pushies into the plate to secure the camera. I don't feel like this is enough as far as support goes. I feel like I have to be close to this tripod in case of potential slippage.
This Wednesday all of my Hasselblad gear will be going in for a full service and CLA. I'm getting her done. If I am going through this process then I think it may be for the best to just stick to using the metal beast until I can get my hands on something that is like the Bogen but a little bit lighter and yet more secure.
So my question would be: what would be as good as a Bogen while at the same time being lighter and not as much of a burden to carry, ideally have a bag or case, able to support a Hasselblad with extras, and not be too expensive? i understand I may be looking at a few hundred at the least.
The stickers on the Bogen tripod are scratched off pretty much during the times but the head part is a #3047. This thing is built like a fricken tank and yet it can be miserable to lug around. I have some muscles and yet it doesn't take long to feel exhausted carrying this thing for an extended period of time. I walk miles every day. When I was a student the old Bogen supported a 4X5 view camera with no issue whatsoever. It has been banged around, fallen down the stairs, and has been through a lot and it is still breathing. These things are powerhouses!
Thanks for any recommendations anyone may have.