I recently acquired a 4×5 camera and would like a sturdier tripod than my Manfrotto 190 to hold it on. Something like a Manfrotto 055 or similar or heavier really. I don’t need any bells and whistles … just something sturdy.
Anyone got anything like that lying around that they don’t use that would be willing to part with?
Well I can get the basic Manfrotto 055XB Classic for 130 euros new in Conns and to be honest, as far as I can see the PRO models just have the “quick switch to horizontal centre column feature” as extra. I can see how that would be pretty useful to some, but for me it’s easier to switch to horizontal by rotating the film back!
So I would be looking for something that would cost less than the retail price for a 055XB ….