Oh yes, its another battered old girl but as strong as an ox still!
SLIK Master Tripod
Slik released these to market around 1960
Brass plaque attached with the model name, Serial number and Patent Pending .... then Made In Japan
Additionally, up on the head (which is obviously silver in colour, not black like the other SLIK tripod) it has another metal ID badge, graphics of a crown with SLIK underneath it.
The tripod legs are plain aluminium, unlike the other tripod which is black.
Being almost 60 years old this has been around so there is some flaking to the exterior black paint up around the head area and the chrome finish has quite a few corrosion spots so don't expect an "as new" tripod, it's not but again, it has aged gracefully.
Functionally it is excellent.
Nice solid legs, all leg locks function fine (set the height and it stays there)
The central ratchet column is also in excellent condition - you use this to "wind up or down" the central column. Slightly different lock mechanism for the winder, either this one or the other tripod lock seem to work just as well as each other
Arm is NOT bent
Metal head assembly is in excellent condition and there is full, smooth movement both horizontally and vertically.
This does NOT have a quick release system, there is a mount but it is secured by a single thumb screw - not so convenient to mount/dismount the camera.
Not extended length: 600mm x 180mm wide (this is the size bag you would need to carry it around, if you needed to do this) This is slightly wider than the other SLIK tripod, due to the different head design.
Carry weight: 2.6Kg (400g heavier than the other SLIK Master)
Central column extends (by winding a handle) the head by an additional 400mm (legs still closed)
Legs (2 part) extend the height by a further 860mm maximum
These legs are aluminium and use knurled aluminium locks
In any extended position, the legs are locked rock solid
So the maximum extended height is 1720mm from foot to the top of the head.
The tripod feet are different, metal points with a rubber surround so when set onto grass, the tripod has that little bit of extra grip.
So it's not pretty, but still reasonable looking but after all the main function of a tripod is to ensure a stable, flexible support for your camera and this tripod does that very very well.
It is very strong, even when fully extended and although I do not know the weight handling specifications for this tripod, it must be quite high because I can exert a fair bit of pressure from the top and it does not budge at all.
