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p.1 #1 · Berlebach


any one here use these or any type of the slide tripods? Thanks for any information.

rod

Oct 04, 2008 at 05:24 PM
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p.1 #2 · Berlebach


I had a Reporter 8023 for awhile. Built like a tank and rock steady. I bit on the heavy side. Slow to setup. I used it mainly for studio work.

Jim

Oct 04, 2008 at 05:36 PM
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p.1 #3 · Berlebach


Tried one but don't own one...if you can deal with the size and weight, they are really nice.

Oct 04, 2008 at 05:44 PM
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p.1 #4 · Berlebach


I think Trenchmonkey has one. I'm sure he will chime in.

John

Oct 04, 2008 at 07:13 PM
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p.1 #5 · Berlebach


Chime!! thanks John...my ears were burnin'
Hey Rod, I've got 2 sets and love 'em. Very solid and esthetically pleasing.
They'll handle 25 lbs or so and the wood kills vibrations when setting up
in or around slow moving water. Have a Sidekick/BH3 on one and Jobu Jr.
on the other. Great for A vs B comparisons which I'll be doing this Fall, BIF
at BdA...300 VR w/1.4x vs 200-400 VR. Possible bonus or annoyance w/
using them is they attract a lot of attention. State of the art gear mounted
on retro legs..quite the sight. Riis makes great ones too, but quite dear.



Oct 04, 2008 at 08:39 PM
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p.1 #6 · Berlebach


It's a stable tripod. But it's also very clumsy and not so easy to work with

Oct 05, 2008 at 10:35 AM
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p.1 #7 · Berlebach


Sven Jeppesen wrote:
It's a stable tripod. But it's also very clumsy and not so easy to work with

I dunno, it's infinitely adjustable and for uneven terrain the 30 degree leveling ball
makes set-up a breeze. Granted, the sliding legs take some getting used to, but
with proper friction settings it's no worse than clamp or screw type legs. They're
not for everyone but with a little practice the set-up can be pretty quick. If I'm in
THAT much of a hurry I'm handholding the shot anyway.

Oct 05, 2008 at 12:30 PM
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p.1 #8 · Berlebach


I use a Berlebach Uni16. Takes 75lbs (but weights 15lbs...) and has also a 30 degree leveling ball integrated (diameter 90mm). Nothing for a walk, of course, but just perfect support for tele lenses (I use lenses up to 700mm on a strong ArcaSwiss compatible rail that supports both lens and body).
Before, I had a Gitzo Series 5, sturdy like a tank too, but the wooden Berlebach absorbs camera induced vibrations (not only ground vibrations) much better.



Nov 13, 2008 at 12:54 AM

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