Tripods & Cases

There are a lot of great tripods on the market. I sell the three brands I think are the best. I think I'm a bit of a tripod junky, I have five myself and everytime I see a new one I think I should get one.

I tend to use an old Gitzo reporter when I travel by air and a Berlebach when I have the car or are shooting with my 8x10. I use a combination of ball heads and three way heads.

I like the Berlebach tripods the best because the wood is so nice to use and it doesn't get as cold in the winter. If you're interested in a tripod or head that isn't listed just send me an email and I'll get the pricing.

You can reach me at skeoch@sympatico.ca

   Gitzo Tripods and Heads - focus on forever
Since 1917 Gitzo has had one ambition, to design and produce the best possible camera accessories and supports using the simplest, most straightforward and elegant solutions... however long and complex the path to get there.

Centre Ball Heads
G0077 Series 00 $67.34
The smallest and lightest head in the Gitzo range, Series 00 offers surprisingly good performance. Convenient for use on table top tripods
This head will hold 1kg and weighs .08kg



G1077M Series 0 $100.00
The G1077M features a precision machined aluminum ball allowing an ultra-smooth operation. With a single lock for rapid and reliable locking in any position. This head will hold 2kg and weighs .12kg



G1177M Series 1 $111.25
The G1177M features a precision machined aluminum ball allowing an ultra-smooth operation. With a single lock for rapid and reliable locking in any position. This head will hold 4kg and weighs .27kg



G1178M Quick Release Series 1 $177.50
The G1178M features a precision machined aluminum ball allowing an ultra-smooth operation. With a single lock for rapid and reliable locking in any position. Quick release plates now feature Safe Grip, a high grip material that holds your equipment safely and prevents it from moving or slipping. This head will hold 4kg and weighs .36kg




G1277M Series 2 $231.87
This head will hold 6kg and weighs .5kg



GH1780 Series 1 $221.25
GH1780 ball head, is designed to be an extremely balanced product, that not only guarantee a high max load, but that also maximize other key features, too often overlooked by the end users. These features include smoothness, minimized drift angle, lightweight, low gravity center, greater tilt angles, compactness, ergonomics and safety. This head will hold 10kg and weighs .28kg



GH1780 with Quick Release Series 1 $292.50
GH1780QR ball head, is designed to be an extremely balanced product, that not only guarantee a high max load, but that also maximize other key features, too often overlooked by the end users. These features include smoothness, minimized drift angle, lightweight, low gravity center, greater tilt angles, compactness, ergonomics, safety and the Quick Release system. This head will hold 10kg and weighs .35kg



GH1781QR with Quick Release Series 1 $275.00
The GH1781QR Basalt ball head, is offered in the new black and flame orange color scheme. It is designed to be an extremely balanced product, that not only guarantee a high max load, but that also maximize other key features, too often overlooked by the end users. These features include smoothness, minimized drift angle, lightweight, low gravity center, greater tilt angles, compactness, ergonomics, safety and the Quick Release system.



GH2780 Series 2 $310.00
GH2780 ball head, is designed to be an extremely balanced product, that not only guarantee a high max load, but that also maximize other key features, too often overlooked by the end users. These features include smoothness, minimized drift angle, lightweight, low gravity center, greater tilt angles, compactness, ergonomics and safety This head will hold 14kg and weighs .43kg



GH2780QR Series 2 with Quick Release $387.50 In stock
GH2780QR ball head, is designed to be an extremely balanced product, that not only guarantee a high max load, but that also maximize other key features, too often overlooked by the end users. These features include smoothness, minimized drift angle, lightweight, low gravity center, greater tilt angles, compactness, ergonomics, safety and the Quick Release system. This head will hold 14kg and weighs .43kg



GH2781QR Series 2 Basalt with Quick Release $331.25
The GH2781QR Basalt ball head, is offered in the new black and flame orange color scheme. It is designed to be an extremely balanced product, that not only guarantee a high max load, but that also maximize other key features, too often overlooked by the end users. These features include smoothness, minimized drift angle, lightweight, low gravity center, greater tilt angles, compactness, ergonomics, safety and the Quick Release system.



GH2781TQR Traveler Series 2 with Quick Release $277.50
GH2781TQR is a “simplified” center ball head, specifically conceived for travelling. This new head combines lightweight and compactness with a lot of the innovative features. First of all the ball is the revolutionary Gitzo patent pending “Bubble Ball” PTFE treated, mounted on PTFE bushings. Apart from the dramatic weight reduction achieved, this beautiful sphere guarantees an exceptionally smooth operation. Also the locking system is the Gitzo unique and patent pending Spring Assisted Double Lock (SADL) that combines two locking systems in one, maximising both locking power and operation smoothness. With quick release adapter. This head will hold 7kg and weighs .41kg.




GH3780 Series 3 $365.00
GH3780 ball head, is designed to be an extremely balanced product, that not only guarantee a high max load, but that also maximize other key features, too often overlooked by the end users. These features include smoothness, minimized drift angle, lightweight, low gravity center, greater tilt angles, compactness, ergonomics and safety. This head will hold 21kg and weighs .6kg



GH3780QR Series 3 with Quick Release $442.50
GH3780QR ball head, is designed to be an extremely balanced product, that not only guarantee a high max load, but that also maximize other key features, too often overlooked by the end users. These features include smoothness, minimized drift angle, lightweight, low gravity center, greater tilt angles, compactness, ergonomics, safety and the Quick Release system. This head will hold 21kg and weighs .71kg



GH3781QR Series 3 with Quick Release $383.75
The GH3781QR Basalt ball head, is offered in the new black and flame orange color scheme. It is designed to be an extremely balanced product, that not only guarantee a high max load, but that also maximize other key features, too often overlooked by the end users. These features include smoothness, minimized drift angle, lightweight, low gravity center, greater tilt angles, compactness, ergonomics, safety and the Quick Release system.



Low Profile Three Way Heads
G2272MQR Rationnelle Series 2 with Quick Release $355.00
The G2272M Low Profile head, is made of ultra light magnesium. The distance from the top of the tripod to the camera platform is reduced in order to ensure that the camera's center of gravity is kept over the middle of the tripod to avoid the possibility of overbalancing. This head will hold 5kg and weighs .72kg


Gitzo Square Quick Release Plate with 3/8 thread
GS5370C $36 In stock



Manfrotto Tripods and Heads
For over 40 years Manfrotto has been building the world's wides range of tripods, heads and dedicated accessories to support professional and semi-professional cameras.

Centre Ball Heads
468MGRCO $418.25 In stock
Hydrostatic ball head with RC0 rapid connect system. This head will hold 16kg and weighs .84kg


468MGRC4 $415.62
Hydrostatic ball head with RC4 rapid connect system. This head will hold 16kg and weighs .73kg



468MGRC2 $392.50
Hydrostatic ball head with RC2 rapid connect system. This head will hold 10kg and weighs .65kg



Midi Ball Head 498RC4 $161.87
Bigger size, light, with quick release, perfect for advanced amateurs and professionals. This head will hold 8kg and weighs .7kg


Midi Ball Head 498RC2 $147.87
Bigger size, light, with quick release, perfect for advanced amateurs and professionals. This head will hold 8kg and weighs .61kg.


Compact Ball Head 496 $95.37
Medium size, light, with quick release - perfect for amateurs and professionals. This head will hold 6kg and weighs .32kg.


Compact Ball Head 496RC2 $104.15
Medium size, light, with quick release - perfect for amateurs and professionals. This head will hold 6kg and weighs .42kg.



Mini Ball Head 494 $77.35
Small, light, perfect for amateurs point and shooot activities. This head will hold 4kg and weighs .22kg



Mini Ball Head with Quick Release RC2 $96.46
Small, light, with quick release - perfect for amaterus point and shooot activities. This head will hold 4kg and weighs .32kg



Micro Ball Head 492 $59.15
Small, light, perfect for amaterus point and shooot activities. This head will hold 2kg and weighs .14kg



Berlebach Wood Tripods in dark brown
I use a Berlebach tripod myself. I find it easy to use and sturdy enough for my Ebony 8x10. The model I use is the 4002. I think these are the nicest wood tripods on the market and I try and keep four models in stock.

Berlebach ash tripods are one of the top tripods in the world, offering all the beauty, lightweight and durability of wood while being great value for the money. Berlebach has been making tripods in Germany since 1898 and combine their classic look and feel with technical innovation and award-winning design. All the tripods are stained a darkbrown that looks great with wood cameras, and the two piece models have rules on the legs. This finish is exclusive in Canada to Bigcameraworkshops.com.

Berlebach Report 4002 in dark brown $384.50 on order
I've owned this tripod for years and enjoy using it. This is a classic large format tripod, very similar in size to the Ries but at a lower cost. It's a taller version of the 3002 and holds 10kg while weighing 3.2kg. It stretches to 163cm in height and is 100cm long when closed for travel.



Berlebach Report 3002 in dark brown $324.50 on order
This tripod is very similar to the 4002 above but is slightly shorter. Just like the 4002 it has no centre column, just a mounting head. It's 138cm when open with the legs out and 87cm when closed. It will hold 12kg while weighing 2.8kg.



Berlebach Report 3022 $374.50 In stock
If you want one tripod for all formats this is the one. These are the same legs as the 3002 but with a centre column. It holds 12kg while reaching a height of 185cm. It's 91cm when closed and weighs 3.3kg.



Berlebach Report 8023 $374.50 on order
This is a great tripod for travel or if you fly often because it packs up small. This tripod folds down to 69cm while having a mazimum height of 176cm. With three leg sections and a centre column it weights 2.8kg but will carry 10kg.


 
Billingham Camera Bags
I think these are the nicest canvas camera bags on the market. I use a number of them myself and even use a "Hadley" as a travel bag for my computer. Everyone seems to love these bags and they're a great way to carry your rangefinder system.

The Hadley Digital is great for a DSLR and a few small extras in the front but I find it outstanding for a Zeiss rangefinder and three lenses, one on the camera and two off camera tucked in beside it. The black with nickel trim is the most popular while the Khaki with tan trim has a more classic look.

The black with nickel trim is in stock at $166.79

If you need a bit more room for a second body or extra lenses and film the L2 is a great choice. This is the one I use the most. It comes in the black or khaki finish. I have both in stock at $210.79

The latest design from Billingham is the F1.4 reporters bag. More room and made of FibreNyte a new, purely synthetic fabric. FibreNyte is a high performance, super durable fabric which is bonded to a polyester lining using Billingham StormBlock butyl rubber and weighs 10% less than the traditional canvas. Black with black trim in stock at $343.79

On of the most popular bags in the Hadley series is the Hadley Large. Traditional Canvas in black and black or Khaki with tan. The Khaki is in stock at $294.00


B+W Filters for black and white photography
021 Light yellow
022 Medium yellow
023 Dark yellow
040 Yellow-orange
041 Red-orange
060 Yellow-green
061 Green
090 Light Red
091 Red (not dark enough for Infrared... I asked)
UVaPro-Mount Filters

I can get any of these filter colours in the following sizes.
39mm $50                43mm $50                    46mm $50
49mm $50                52mm $50                    55mm $50
58mm $50                62mm $52                    67mm $70
72mm $92                77mm $112

B+W Infrared Dark Red 092 Screw-in Filters
These are expensive but more convenient than the cokin style filter
39mm $95                               43mm $95                        46mm $95
49mm $120                             52mm $125                      55mm $160
58mm $170                             62mm $180                      67mm $205
72mm $225                             77mm $245