[MF3D.FORUM:1423] Re: 26" slide bar available for rent (was Re: Large format 3D)

["Bill Glickman" <bglick@xxxxxxxx>]

The jaspar bar which I own, 24" is very ideal for this.  The bar has tripod
adapters on each end of the bar, as well as the middle.  If using two
cameras, one tripod in the middle is fine, the cameras balance each other
out.  However, using one camera tilts the bar a bit due to the weight only
being on one side.  I have tried this with 4x5 cameras and I highly
recommend two tripods, or one tripod and one monopod...

Bill G

> Would a Jasper Engineering slide bar be sturdy enough for
> a 4x5 camera?  If so, this discussion makes it a good time
> to mention that I've been considering offering some equipment
> rentals...and one item I have in mind is the 26" JE bar I
> bought for my MF shooting expedition back in November.
>
> To clarify, this would be available not just for 4x5 shooting
> like Joel is talking about, but for folks going shooting with
> twin MF cameras.
>
> Would anyone have an interest in such an offer?  (Or more to
> the point, would anyone actually go ahead with such a rental?)
>
> Paul Talbot
>