General Information

Serial #

2622580

Part Number

1

Total Parts

1

AKA

N/A

Patents

N/A

General Description

Metal head and legs (possibly aluminum); synthetic handle and feet; cork pad on head

Dimensions

Note: These reflect the general size for storage and are not necessarily representative of the object's true dimensions.

Length

58.0 cm

Width

9.5 cm

Height

10.5 cm

Thickness

N/A

Weight

N/A

Diameter

N/A

Volume

N/A

Lexicon

Group

Photography

Category

Still camera accessories

Sub-Category

N/A

Manufacturer

AKA

Unknown

Country

Japan

State/Province

Unknown

City

Unknown

Context

Country

Canada

State/Province

Ontario

Period

1960's

Canada

Used by a Canadian photojournalist with the Mamiyaflex C to capture industrial photographs and press photographs for the 'Monetary Times', the 'Globe and Mail' and for various international institutions. This tripod was mostly used in Toronto, Quebec, and Western Canada.

Function

A device used to hold and support a camera in a steady manner.

Technical

The tripod allows for multiple tilting movements. Height can be adjusted from approximately 55 cm to 150 cm by raising the elevator (centre column), and by extending the legs. Velbon's tripod manufacture and involvement in the photographic industry goes back to the early 1960's.

Area Notes

Unknown

Details

Markings

On leg: PAT Velbon VEB-3 2622580/ On shoulder: Velbon VEB-3/ On head: Velbon

Missing

Appears complete.

Finish

Silver-coloured metal body with darker grey and black attachments.

Decoration

N/A