[NLRS] Camera Tripods

[johnsorj at tcq.net]

Hey All

I just came from Lifetouch Photo  -- the seller of the tripods---- in Maple
Grove

These units are the same make and model as the widely used " Axman Tripods"
that are so popular with club members and are in very nice condition...They
have
the " rubber bumper " feet in place of the rollers on the Axman units.  And
most
of the units have black legs instead of the natural aluminum finish.......

A REAL  steal at $20 !!!

I bought 3 and there were around 7 or 8 units still there... They will sell
you as many as they have left ....

Major thanks  to Doug,  N0NAS, for spotting these on Craigslist

(Side note--I have a whole pile of incomplete surveying tripods available
for free
and will bring them to the Twinslan Tailgate hamfest  for the Freebie Box...

Humor??    Would a surveying tripod with only 2 legs be known as a "bi-pod
"   ???  )

Ray Johnson   WB0EBG / KE3QY
EN35la  Maplewood...


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<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.