Gary, the best value in a makeshift copystand I've found is a Slik U212
Deluxe tripod. But that's just because I already have one, and I did buy it
with copy work in mind. It's not the steadiest 'pod around, tho' not bad
for a lightweight, but it may be the most versatile. ;^)
It allows mounting the tripod head on one of the legs. The legs are widely
adjustable to level the whole rig to one's liking. And since the legs are
black reflections are not a problem.
Like you, I prefer floodlights for copying. I've copied lots of old family
photos using this rig. Works just fine.
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Lex Jenkins
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2b XOR -2b ... that's the equation - Ur Amblet, 'The Very Bad Quarto'
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From: Gary Reese <pcacala@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Sat, 07 Oct 2000 11:18:12 -0700
You can get by for years (or decades) with using a reversed tripod - I'm
still looking for a bargain in a copy stand. If you have a chrome legged
tripod, rig up a covering for the legs to prevent reflections from your
lights. I used old jeans material sewed into tubes.
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