[Konvas] Decent Tripod/Support System for a Konvas?

[Speedbirdmgh at aol.com]

Adam,
 
I have a Manfrotto if you are interested.  It is NEW but old stock.  Multi 
purpose tripod which can support 10 kgs  Friction head which is  really smooth 
and crank handle. Will go really high if needed. Alloy legs which  are in pairs 
and has 9 legs in total. Let me know off list if interested, its  within your 
budget including shipping.
 
Ronford-Baker and Vinten are made in the UK. I have been to their  factories 
and are really nice people to deal with. As you know both have  been in 
business for over 70 years and still carry spares for nearly everything  they have 
made. They believe in longevity so are future proof.
Vinten used to make the heavy dollies for film/TV studios and you will  still 
find their products in most TV studios. Vinten also made some really  
successful motion picture studio cameras which you will probably still find  working 
in India as they were built to last. Today, they are the leaders in TV  video 
tripods and accessories although many film makers used their  tripods due to 
their lightness. Buying any of their products is an  investment and you will 
probably get your money back when you sell.
 
O'connor have a good name and again their products are superb. They seem to  
concentrate on the heavier camera though and their prices reflect that. 
Germany  make good tripods for the lighter camera market.
Miller was made in Australia but I think they ceased trading in the 1970's.  
The Russian made tripods are superb but it's very hard to find one in good  
condition. Raf had a few some time back but not cheap but are well made.  
Shipping is high which is a problem. You will find Cartoni gear in most of the  
studios in Europe they also made fine dollies (dolley's?)   Canada  made great 
tripods once but cannot remember the name?
 
This is an interesting subject for me, there are plenty of other makes but  
cannot think at present.
 
India is starting to produce professional equipment but are finding it hard  
to break the mould from the big six producers. They have to improve on their  
tolerences/quality control if they are going to succeed but they will do it  
eventually. Buy their products and improve on it when you get it.  They are  
much cheaper, though.
 
Any well made product is going to be very expensive. 
 
Rita
 
 




   
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