[NLRS] Craig's List for heavy duty tripod cheap

[Doug Reed]

<http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/hnp/pho/3005366225.html>
I just saw this heavy duty camera tripod listed on Craig's List. For $20 
and pickup in Maple Grove, it is at least worth looking at if you need 
something for 10GHz or optical comms. It doesn't look any lighter-duty 
than the old Ax-Man tripods. And it is about $60 less than I'd be 
selling it for. :-)

73, Doug Reed, N0NAS.

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Majestic Tripod and Gearhead - $20 (Maple Grove)
Date: 2012-05-14, 2:20PM CDT

We are no longer in need of our Majestic Tripods with Gearhead, so we 
have several available for sale at a very low cost. This new would cost 
over $500.

Overview of: Majestic 1201 Tripod Gearhead with 1-1/2" Post Mount - with 
6x7" Plate
The Gearhead provides smooth movement and positive control of cameras 
weighing up to 35 pounds.

The Gearhead features internal gears, rugged aluminum castings, and an 
oversized, self-locking crank. The head allows 90 degrees of forward 
tilt, 30 degrees of back tilt, and 15 degrees of tilt from left to 
right. Both American (1/4-20") and European (3/8") camera screws are 
supplied with each gearhead.

This version has a 1-1/2" tripod post connection (no screw connection), 
and is supplied with a 6x7" camera quick release plate (platform). 
Optional accessories include additional camera platforms and adapters 
for changing the tripod mount.

Overview of Tripod
Majestic has been producing precision camera supports for more than 
forty years. Traditional manufacturing techniques and hand assembly are 
employed, utilizing steel, aluminum tubing and precision machined alloy 
casting. All fasteners are removable with standard hand tools and, where 
appropriate, lock washers are used where vibration and long wear might 
loosen a part. All locking screws work against tension, ensuring that 
they will not release inadvertently.

Majestic International 5000 Series tripods are offered with black 
anodized aluminum legs, dark gray anodized center column, and include a 
3/8"-16 camera mounting screw. The Classic 5200 Series tripods come with 
a 1-1/2" (3.8cm) center post, and the 5900 Series come with a 1-7/8" 
(4.76cm) center post.

All come with Quicklift ratchet drives which provide 2" of vertical 
motion for each turn of the gear driven crank.