NEW* TRIPOD !!!!
Posted under: Just bought my new tripod today. It’s an ancient Linhof tripod. I found it on KEH, a little plug here…fantastic site!!! Had not seen a picture or model number. Just know the brand. Took the plunge and bought it! Take a look. It’s built like a beast! Take a look at pics
yes it’s beige and big. It’s 3 sections and comes to about 60″ without raising the center column.
hit the link for many more detailed photos!
with the geared center column raised it’s about 76 inches tall.
Geared center column mechanism. You have to hold down the little lever to lower the center column.
butterfly twist to lock center column in place
try to find that on a gitzo or manfrotto!
details on the butterfly thing
YES. WEST GERMANY. this is a bit of history i have now 
bottom of center column with screw for bottom weights or mounting the cam upside down.
Twist lock for bottom section
grip or spike tip
collapsed down, a little side comparison. Now i just have to find a good head for it!
Wow, I never knew there was so much detail in a tripod! X
how heavy is it?
a fair amount unfortunately