Postby Mick Fagan » 24 Aug 2020, 15:11
You are right, very nice range of tones, could almost do with a slight contrast kick; if one was so inclined.
At times I have been amazed at how quickly I sometimes set my 4x5" camera up, yet other times I seem to take forever. I can very well understand your friend's reticence as he contemplates what to focus on.
His Benbo Mk1 tripod is a pretty good choice, looks like he has the standard 50mm ball head with a friction screw; very effective unit. I have three Benbo tripods, picked my first one up in Germany in March 1985, they weren't at that time available in Australia. Originally called Kennett Bent Bolt Tripod, very quickly shortened to BenBo then Benbo; which in both cases is an abbreviation of BEnt BOlt. The rubber styled ends of the legs do crack, but replacements are available. Hardly used any of mine since getting my Berlebach tripod.
Mick.