>
>After following the discussion regarding the the offset tripod mount issue I
>ended up buying
>
>http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Fluid-Panoramic-Panorama-Panning-Base-Head-Tripod-Clamp-Compatible-Arca-/221381012671?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item338b562cbf
> (not essential but useful to have)
>
>The plate took 2wks to shop from China to the UK and the quality is first
>class (far better than the US
>made grip / base / and sideplate that is permanently attached to the camera.)
>There is a total lack of
>machining marks and the rotating action between the plates is buttery smooth.
>The adapter plate that
>comes with the assembly needs one of the slots lengthened by about 1.5mm if
>the camera is to sit at the
>focal point but that is a simple fix. I will not be using this plate on this
>camera...it is easier to
>attach the handgrip to the head using the Arca clamp built in. But it is a
>good quality piece of kit.
>
I rather like this simple quick release of theirs:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Aluminum-Alloy-Quick-Release-Plate-And-Clamp-For-Camera-Ball-Head-Universal/390643846385?rt=nc#ht_1724wt_818
Chris
When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro
- Hunter S. Thompson
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