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Birns & Sawyer

Birns & Sawyer VGM 200 Wooden Tripod Legs Vintage Film Camera Support

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SKU:
53335
MPN:
VGM 200
Condition:
Used
Availability:
Usually ships within 1-2 business days.
Weight:
28.00 LBS
Shipping:
Calculated at Checkout
  • Birns & Sawyer VGM 200 wooden tripod legs fully extended, front view showing three wood legs with cast aluminum fittings and spiked feet
  • Birns & Sawyer VGM 200 tripod top spider and hinge assembly close-up showing blue manufacturer label and metal spreader hardware
  • Birns & Sawyer VGM 200 tripod bowl mount top plate close-up showing cast aluminum bowl and worn white paint with surface oxidation
  • Birns & Sawyer VGM 200 mid-leg spreader clamp detail showing canvas strap spreader and metal clamp brackets on wood legs
  • Birns & Sawyer VGM 200 leg foot and lower hinge detail showing cast aluminum locking bracket and dual metal spike feet with wear
  • Birns & Sawyer VGM 200 lower leg tips close-up showing cracked and split wood at leg ends and cast aluminum spike foot hardware
  • Birns & Sawyer VGM 200 leg foot assemblies close-up showing cracked wood at hinge blocks, cast aluminum feet, and surface oxidation
$150.00
Was: $300.00
Current Stock: 1

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Description

Birns & Sawyer VGM 200 Wooden Tripod Legs Vintage Film Camera Support

Wooden tripod legs manufactured by Birns & Sawyer for mid-20th century professional film and broadcast cameras. Legs feature solid wood construction with cast aluminum hardware and mount to period-correct tripod heads with standard bowl mounts.

Specifications & What's Included

  • Model: VGM 200
  • Material: Solid wood with cast aluminum hardware
  • Country of manufacture: United States
  • Tripod legs only; tripod head not included
  • Compatible with standard bowl mount tripod heads

Applications

Used for supporting professional film and broadcast cameras on stationary stands.

Condition: Used
Birns & Sawyer VGM 200 wooden tripod legs, used and inspected. One leg has cracked wood at the hinge; one leg is warped and difficult to retract. Significant age wear throughout. Please view photos and contact us with questions.
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Warranty Information

We stand behind every item we sell with a 30-day money-back guarantee. If your item arrives not as described, you may return it within 30 days for a full refund. Please inspect your purchase upon arrival and contact us with any questions.
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Additional Information

Brand:
Birns & Sawyer
Model:
VGM 200
MPN:
VGM 200
SKU:
53335
Condition:
Used – Inspected
Seller Notes:
Tripod legs only; no head included. Cracked wood at one hinge, one leg warped and difficult to retract.
Form Factor:
Tripod Legs
Material:
Solid Wood with Cast Aluminum Hardware
Compatible With:
Period-correct tripod heads with standard bowl mount
Country of Manufacture:
United States
Application:
Professional Film and Broadcast Camera Support
Item Type:
Tripod Legs
Era / Vintage:
Mid-20th Century Vintage Professional Film Equipment
Condition Notes:
Birns & Sawyer VGM 200 wooden tripod legs, used and inspected. One leg has cracked wood at the hinge; one leg is warped and difficult to retract. Significant age wear throughout. Please view photos and contact us with questions.
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$200.00
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Vintage Wooden Surveying Tripod Legs No Head 3 1/2-8 THD 58" Max 37" Min Height Unbranded wooden surveying tripod legs with cast metal hardware and steel ground spikes. Designed to mount surveying...
53337
SKU:
53337
Availability:
Usually ships within 1-2 business days.
Weight:
18.00 LBS
Brand:
Unknown / Unbranded
Model:
Vintage Wooden Surveying Tripod Legs
MPN:
N/A
SKU:
53337
Condition:
As-Is / For Parts or Not Working
Seller Notes:
No tripod head included. One leg broken near hinge. Sold as-is.
Form Factor:
Freestanding Tripod Legs
Thread Mount:
3 1/2-8 THD
Maximum Height:
58 inches
Minimum Height:
37 inches
Leg Material:
Hardwood (Oak-style)
Hardware Material:
Cast Metal / Steel
Ground Spikes:
Yes — steel pointed ground spikes on each leg
Head Included:
No
Number of Legs:
3
Compatible With:
Surveying instruments, theodolites, transits
Compatible With 2:
Large-format cameras, optical instruments
Application:
Land surveying, large-format photography, optical instruments
Country of Manufacture:
Unknown
Condition Notes:
These vintage wooden surveying tripod legs are being sold AS-IS for parts or repair. One leg is broken near the upper hinge, and the condition block on the existing listing confirms this unit is not suitable for active use.