Any idea of this tripod set up

[Alejandro Sandoval]

I saw Scott in a magazine using this tripod set up any idea what tripod is using ? what he used to put his macbook in there ... the head..what head is that Thanks ! http://www.mpix.com/ScottKelby/images/scott_kelby.jpg

[Jon]

Some version of 055 tripod with this (http://www.bogenimaging.us/Jahia/site/bius/pid/6780?kindOfProductCollectionRequest=productDetail&productCode=3152K&productDescription=VIDEO%20MONITOR%20HOLDER%20KIT&curBrandId=MAN&market=MKT1) holding the laptop it looks like. His black shirt makes it a little hard to tell what's on the other end of the center column;

[AliinDXB]

At least there is one that I know. Manfrotto 190 CF. You can check it out HERE (http://www.bogenimaging.us/Jahia/site/bius/pid/6780?kindOfProductCollectionRequest=productDetail&productCode=190CXPRO4&productDescription=190%20CF%20TRIPOD-Q90-4%20SECTION&curBrandId=MAN&market=MKT1)

[Grentz]

That actually does not look like a manfrotto tripod to me...it looks like it has twist locks and hinge joints/mounting head more like gitzo/benro/etc.

The ballhead looks like the RRS BH-55 LR (lever release):
http://reallyrightstuff.com/ballheads/02.html

[ed rader]

I saw Scott in a magazine using this tripod set up any idea what tripod is using ? what he used to put his macbook in there ... the head..what head is that Thanks ! http://www.mpix.com/ScottKelby/images/scott_kelby.jpg

he used to use slik and now uses gitzo, as i recall. and i believe gitzo makes a laptop platform.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/73163-REG/Gitzo_G065_G065_Monitor_Platform.html

ed rader

[Bubble]

under his website, his gears listed as:

Gitzo GT3540 Tripod Series 3 Mountaineer
Really Right Stuff BH-55 Ballhead
Gitzo Traveler Tripod

I couldn't figure out what he use for the head either. :) If i don't rememer wrong, the center colum he uses belong to Gitzo also. I remember saw it in Gitzo catalog.

[rustylewis]

Here is the info from Joe McNally's site.

http://www.joemcnally.com/blog/2008/01/28/the-mcnally-tripod-rig/

[Wilt]

That is a Manfrotto item between the tripod and the computer and ballhead
http://www.bogenimaging.us/Jahia/site/bius/pid/6780?kindOfProductCollectionRequest=productDetail&productCode=131DDB&productDescription=CROSS%20ARM%20DBL%20END+DBL%20H D%20SUP%20B&curBrandId=MAN&market=MKT1&product_from_search=true
This actually replaces what McNally mentioned in his article that was quoted.

The computer might be on something like this
http://www.bogenimaging.us/Jahia/site/bius/pid/6780?kindOfProductCollectionRequest=productDetail&productCode=3152&productDescription=VIDEO%20MONITOR%20HOLDER%20F/S-CLAMP&curBrandId=MAN&market=MKT2

[AliinDXB]

That actually does not look like a manfrotto tripod to me...it looks like it has twist locks and hinge joints/mounting head more like gitzo/benro/etc.

The ballhead looks like the RRS BH-55 LR (lever release):
http://reallyrightstuff.com/ballheads/02.html

As I said, I'm not sure what it is, but Manfrotto does exatcly what you're looking for. They call it "Q90°" which the center column rotates into vertical/horizontal position. I'm using the horizontal mode for Macro photography.

There were few tips for the laptop tray which you can also get from manfrotto.

[Wilt]

As I said, I'm not sure what it is, but Manfrotto does exatcly what you're looking for. They call it "Q90°" which the center column rotates into vertical/horizontal position. I'm using the horizontal mode for Macro photography.



...but that solution lacks attachment for the camera (head) as well as the laptop (or a second head with camera)

[Jon]

Well, from the photo both the laptop/monitor platform and the head at the other end are clamped onto the center column.

[Wilt]

Well, from the photo both the laptop/monitor platform and the head at the other end are clamped onto the center column.

Nope! I own what is pictured..the entire horizontal piece is a single product, and the 'clamp' which you see is included...(close up of one of the ends...)

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i63/wiltonw/Canon-1.jpg

The link to the product, from Manfrotto was in post #8