A Bogen 475B will support a view camera and other large optical equipment.
The Bogen 475B Pro Geared Tripod is an all-aluminum tripod aimed primarily at the professional market. It provides a steady base for a wide range of optical equipment. The Bogen 475B is the same tripod as the Manfrotto 475B. All Bogen tripods have been rebranded as Manfrotto tripods as a result of a 2010 change in the corporate name of Bogen Imaging. Whether a 475B is branded as a Bogen or a Manfrotto depends on its date of manufacture.
Size and Weight
The Bogen 475B is a relatively large, heavy-duty tripod. When closed, it measures 31 1/2 inches in length. It weighs 9.48 lb.
Height and Load
Users can adjust the Bogen 475B from a minimum height of 16.93 inches to a maximum height of 74.02 inches. In addition to 35 mm, medium-format and large-format cameras, the tripod can support video cameras, telescopes and other heavy optical equipment weighing up to 26.46 lb.
Center Column
The Bogen 475B has a geared column that allows users to make precise adjustments to the column's height. The gear system prevents any abrupt movement of the column while its height is adjusted. Users raise or lower the 475B's center column with a hand crank, which folds for transport and storage.
Brace System
The tripod has a center brace system that allows users to adjust the 475B's legs quickly and accurately. Users can lock the braces so that all three legs will open out at the same angle while being adjusted. Users can also adjust each leg individually when setting up the tripod on uneven surfaces or in unusual shooting situations.
Legs
The Bogen 475B has round, telescoping legs. The diameters of the leg sections are 35 mm for the upper section of each leg, 30 mm for the middle section and 25 mm for the lower section. The tripod features flip-lever leg locks that enable quick adjustment to leg length. To prevent slippage on various surfaces, each leg has a reversible foot with a rubber cap on one side and a metal spike on the other.
Head Attachment
Ball heads, pan-tilt heads and other types of tripod heads fasten to the Bogen 475B's 3/8-inch screw attachment.
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