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Has anyone used the Bogen 3036 (also known as the Manfrotto 075) with a 4x5 field camera? I was thinking this would be a nice, solid support. Also, there is a new head called the 3410 (Manfrotto 329) that might be a nice match. The latter being so new, perhaps no one has used it yet.Thanks, in adance, for your comments.
-- Dan Brown (dbrown@uniden.com), April 11, 2000
I use a 3021 with a 3029 head for field use, and it's more than sturdy enough (I did have a problem with 50 mph wind gusts, though). A 3036 would certainly handle any 4x5 field camera, if you're willing to lug it around.
-- David Brown (db1@sisna.com), April 11, 2000.
I traded in my 3036 for a Ries but that was only because the Ries was a good deal and they would accept the trade. Otherwise, I imagine I'd still be using it under my 8 X 10.
-- Sean yates (yatescats@yahoo.com), April 11, 2000.
Bogen is fine for 4x5. I think the plate on the new head might be too small for a 4x5. I know the 3047 works fine with 4x5.I have a different Bogen, but I also have Ries. If you use your camera outdoors in any weather below 70 degrees, get a wooden tripod. Aluminum pulls the heat right out of your hands.
Ries heads are expensive, but nice, and weigh less than any other head that can support a view camera. You can put a Bogen head on the Ries to save some money.
-- Charlie Strack (charlie_strack@sti.com), April 11, 2000.
I use the Bogen 3036 with the 3047 head. Works great for 4x5 and 8x10, too.
-- Mark Parsons (Polar@thegrid.net), April 11, 2000.
I use the Bogen 3036 and Slik pro ball head with my Toyo 45AX. Very Sturdy.
-- Jim Billups (jimjb@corp.earthlink.net), April 11, 2000.
Dan, just to give you an idea of support strength of the 3036, I have a 3047 head with a berk & James hinged 6X6 wooded platform mounted on top of that with a battle tank C-3 8X10 Calumet and a 165mm Schneider super angulon mounted on it and the Bogen is solid as a rock. I hope that helps a little , Dan.
-- Dan Kowalsky (dan0judy@bellsouth.net), April 15, 2000.
Thank you all for your suggestions. I have purchased the 3036 and it seems very solid indeed. I did not feel that the 3021 I had was solid enough for MF when the camera was at 70+ inches. The 3036 will have no problem at that height because of the leg braces and the center post will not need to be extended.I have another post running about getting started in lf. I think the 3036 is consistent with both MF and LF. and edges me one step toward the inevitable.
-- Dan Brown (dbrown@uniden.com), April 15, 2000.