ironringer Posted February 11, 2014 Share #1 Posted February 11, 2014 Advertisement (gone after registration) Could anyone who has done this, tell me how to adjust the relative position of the (14100 TOOUG, 1950s type) table tripod legs, compared to the head mount screw, so that a IIIf camera extends over one leg, instead of between legs? That would make the camera more stable. I have not tried undoing any screws on the tripod barrel, not wanting to cause internal problems. Suggestions are appreciated, thank you. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/221914-how-to-re-orient-table-tripod-for-better-camera-support/?do=findComment&comment=2530542'>More sharing options...
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jc_braconi Posted February 11, 2014 Share #2 Posted February 11, 2014 When you will get the tilt head it will be more easy for you. whithout it would be difficult but you can use carton washer beter to have the long leg close under the camera the medium close under the lens if long one and the last at 120 ° relative to the other 2. Good luck Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Geschlecht Posted February 12, 2014 Share #3 Posted February 12, 2014 Hello Ironringer, Welcome to the Forum. You should get a LARGE ball head for your little table tripod to fit between the camera/lens & the table tripod. A large ball head, even on a table tripod, gives you the greatest versatility & the most options in the field, on a table, or anywhere else.. Leitz/Leica do make & have made over the years, a variety of large ball heads which work quite well on this tripod. A used one with the ball in good condition will most likely be just as good as a new one. There were many variations. All good. Leitz/Leica large ball heads exist in a variety of sizes. A general rule for tripods, whether field or tabletop, is to point the longest leg at the subject being considered & align all 3 legs as equidistantly from each other as possible. This places the purposely offset camera body, more or less, in the middle between the front leg & the rear leg on that side. If the lens is heavy you might find a balance point by moving the camera body slightly between the front & rear (on that side) leg. Then rotate everything to point the lens at the subject. A lens that has a threaded tripod attachment on the lens itself should be mounted at the lens-to-tripod-mount to take the weight of the lens off the camera flange. You will find that a small, solid table tripod, like yours, fitted with a large ball head & with a cable release will be very useful: Don't forget to put soft, non-marking, slippers on the table tripod's feet. Against my chest, hand held, this combination gives me +2 stops of stability. Held against a wall, or inside or above a door frame, against a tree or rock, on a car with the engine turned off & even on a table, it gives me as many stops of stability as I need. Don't forget the cable release. The more you use it & think about using it, the more ways you will think of to use it & the better you will be at using it. I have pretty much left any full sized tripod at home for many years now. I rarely use a full sized tripod at home. Best Regards, Michael Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomB_tx Posted February 12, 2014 Share #4 Posted February 12, 2014 I agree with Michael - add a large ball head. I bought my table tripod and large head in 1969 after getting my M4, and have carried them in my bag (and using them) ever since. Of course, then the tripod was $11 and the head about $25... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubice Posted February 12, 2014 Share #5 Posted February 12, 2014 ........ Of course, then the tripod was $11 and the head about $25... Yup, that is about what I paid for mine back then...... Still have both and could not be without them. Cheers, Jan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wda Posted February 12, 2014 Share #6 Posted February 12, 2014 Although expensive, Leica B&S heads are superb and are the easiest to lock a camera into position. They are available second-hand and, being so well made, should work just as new. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 12, 2014 Share #7 Posted February 12, 2014 Advertisement (gone after registration) ... The large ball head of Leica No. 14121 (left) is good for use with heavier lenses on the Leica M. At the smaller screw mount Leica I prefer the small ball head of Leica No. 14119 (middle) or a small ball head of Gitzo (right). For very light applications the pencil tripod (rear) by Minox is an ingenious invention. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! M8.2, 'cron 50 coll., SOMKY, 12. Feb. 2014. Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! M8.2, 'cron 50 coll., SOMKY, 12. Feb. 2014. ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/221914-how-to-re-orient-table-tripod-for-better-camera-support/?do=findComment&comment=2530848'>More sharing options...
gyoung Posted February 12, 2014 Share #8 Posted February 12, 2014 Yup, that is about what I paid for mine back then...... Still have both and could not be without them. Cheers, Jan Me too, except mine is from '68 and I have the small head, which is ok when you get it locked, but its not so easy to lock as the large one. Its much more stable if you use a grip on the camera which gives a central tripod socket. My first attempt at this was an RG Lewis camera cradle, which is bigger and clumsier than the modern grips but you can change cameras in it without affecting the tripod position, it will even take my Nikon FM2 Gerry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc_braconi Posted February 13, 2014 Share #9 Posted February 13, 2014 Allready posted but just for help : Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/221914-how-to-re-orient-table-tripod-for-better-camera-support/?do=findComment&comment=2531340'>More sharing options...
payasam Posted February 18, 2014 Share #10 Posted February 18, 2014 Ironringer, I have a TOOUG tripod and a FOOMI (small) head. When I need extra height I use a Japanese made extender -- a straight metal cylinder -- which I was lucky to find on the DAG web site. The table tripod is not particularly useful by itself, but a head makes it enormously flexible (as has been said). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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