I have a Tiltall that I bought in the mid 70's (?). I think the
manufacturer was actually working out of his garage in New Jersey, USA at
the time. I'm still using it; I don't think it will ever die. Has a great
head & will support much weight, fairly light in weight, ruggedly built,
elegant; the OM-3 of tripods. If the new model is only a hundred bucks and
is half as good as the original then it's a steal.
HC, Florida, USA
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From: <miaim@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, January 11, 2001 10:08 PM
Subject: [OM] Re: Tripods.. Try Tiltall
> Before plunking down big bucks on a portable but sturdy tripod, at least
> try to get a look at a Tiltall. They're available from B&H for $100 and
> that includes a very versitile pan head with reversible column,
retractable
> spiked feet and one leg that can be used as a monopod. I like my vintage
> one so much I'm probably going to get one of the newer ones, and give mine
> to a family member. I've talked to some working photojournalists who've
> said that back a few years ago, the Tiltalls were considered to be roughly
> in the same niche as today's carbon Gitzos. They only weigh 6lbs. and
> that's with a pan head that allows verticals. No quick detach plates, but
> they are an amazing value in a quality tripod.
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