I have a really old, really ugly Ries C-100 (as best I can tell) tripod. This is the lighter-weight model with simpler leg locks at the top plate, but it is an older version and isn't exactly like the newest C-100. It still has a 4" top plate with a 3/8ths bolt for the head, and the top of the legs lock by tightening a simple cross bolt. This one is old enough that it has walnut (I think -- they're darker wood) legs, and one top set has been replaced with the newer maple. All the metal fittings are missing paint -- yes it's ugly. But it works just fine. Legs lock properly, and lower legs have spikes at one end and rubber at the other just like the current versions. And it definitely is an original REIS, not some knock-off.
FTR, for the last 10 years it's been a piece of "art" in my office, acting as support for an old Kodak camera. I recently found an even older wooden tripod to replace it as that piece of art, so this one's available now . As most of you know, I shoot with Gitzo CF pods.
Asking $150 OBO.
FTR, for the last 10 years it's been a piece of "art" in my office, acting as support for an old Kodak camera. I recently found an even older wooden tripod to replace it as that piece of art, so this one's available now . As most of you know, I shoot with Gitzo CF pods.
Asking $150 OBO.