Larry,
I suspect it is not what you are looking for, - but just in case:
A very sturdy "budget" tripod that I've used for many years is the
original (aluminum!) Tiltall tripod.
They are available on e-bay for various amounts, typically in the range of
$30-100, but I see one right now at $25:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Tiltall-Model-4602-Aluminum-Pro-Tripod/312302563889?epid=101639351&hash=item48b6aef231:g:UzcAAOSwVH5bnpMT:rk:1:pf:0
They require some time to set up (not a fast lock mechanism for the
telescoping legs), and your hands would not be the cleanest after
handling that aluminum. But they are capable of holding a DSLR with a
heavy lens.
(Originally, I bought it for ZX-5n with Tokina ATX Pro 28-70/2.6-2.8 and
with Tamron 70-300, but then used with K7 and K5 with 50-135 and 60-250)
Reportedly, the later models (titanium?) Tiltall tripods are not as
sturdy.
.... but it seems to me that we might have discussed Tiltall's with you on
some occasion, long time ago.
HTH,
Igor
Larry Colen Mon, 12 Nov 2018 22:27:54 -0800 wrote:
My tripod has disappeared. I've searched the house and cars several times
and can't find it anyplace. I've got a really bad feeling that I set it
down and neglected to pick it up when the wave at Perpetua kicked my ass
around the block.
It was a Manfrotto carbon fiber base with and Induro BH3 ballhead.
It was at the low end of the performance I need for my astro landscapes,
and replacement cost is quite a bit more than I can pretend to afford. Are
there any amazing deals on tripod bases or arca-swiss heads?
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