Surveyor Tripod...where to buy?

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jermng
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Wow, what's the weight? What would shipping cost? Or are you gonna be bringing in a low cost tripod solution soon?? =)
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denebman
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The tripod weighs 4 Kg.

Their phone number is 86-731-4465152 (got from their product's picture), will call them to get more info. The tripod's owner just assumes it may carry an 8 inch newtonian with eq5 mount.
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denebman wrote:The tripod weighs 4 Kg.

Their phone number is 86-731-4465152 (got from their product's picture), will call them to get more info. The tripod's owner just assumes it may carry an 8 inch newtonian with eq5 mount.
hey, maybe u should bring in some to supplement your astroslew....
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what kind of wood is this? can carry 20kg total load or not? does the price include the mount adapter shown in pic?
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I am actually thinking of making tripod head and wooden leg separately. But the cost will be definitely higher due to better material and workmanship.
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Danny
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wooden tripods

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Hi guys, Mr Neo is a good friend of mine. I just talked to him and subject to confirmation, I can probably get the wooden tripod from him for about $270 excl GST.

If anybody interested please let me know. Maybe can get cheaper through bulk orders.

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Liu Ming, if you can bring it in as shown in the pic with a centre spreader bar, it will be good.

I have seen similar wood tripods on ebay for US$60 or so.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Surveyor-Camera-Vid ... dZViewItem

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OK, I managed to source for a wooden surveyor tripod at:

http://www.horizon.sg/Alu_Woodtripod.htm

They come in 3 heights: 165cm, 170cm and 180cm. The 170cm costs $200. The fibreglass one is $280 and is much heavier.
The heavy duty aluminium one costs $130. If we gang up to do a mass order, I think it will be cheaper.

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Hi Kayheem,

I'm in. I want to get the 170cm wooden tripod (SL170W) with flat head, pls.

thanks,
Arief
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Post by rlow »

Hi guys

Surveyor tripods usually have a 5/8 screw thread instead of the standard 3/8 or 1/4-20 screw thread for photographic tripods. You probably need some kind of a adapter plate etc.
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