miranda-pro 3

i have a miranda pro 3 tripod which was used for a video camera, i need an attachment so that i can use it with my pentax k200d camera, does anyone know where i can source one,

Karen can you drop a photo on here of the top of tripod so we can see/help you a bit more.

Is the problem that the screw on the tripod head is too big for the camera?

no, the problem is the piece that fits onto the bottom of the camera that is then attached to the tripod is missing,

its one of those quick release tripods

Some kind of quick release plate I guess? I think you'll have to search ebay for this one, or buy a new tripod/head.

If you have a Dixons store near you: they might help you as the Miranda name was there's for years. some stores were taken over by currys.

If anyone at Dixons has any idea of what Miranda cameras were about, then I'll be totally amazed....

Yes I know John, the problem now day's is there young lads and half of them have not a glue. What I was hopeing for Karen was, they might have the camera base plate under a different tripod name.

Miranda tripods seem to sell for very little. I'd imagine that it might be simpler to buy a new one rather than source the part. Sounds daftly extravagant but we are living in a 'throw away' culture

'glue' as in crisp packet with a dollop of evo-stik at the bottom?

I meant clue not glue

Hi, Sorry guys... I know this is an old post but did anyone have any luck with the plate for the miranda pro tripod? doing my head in trying to find one! please email me if so.... [email protected]
Thanks

There is one of these tripods on eBay, new at £15.

This is probably your only option if you have to have one of those tripods, a better option perhaps would be a better tripod?

Depending on what the tripod's like I'd be inclined to junk it and replace. You can pick up surprisingly good used ones from the likes of Velbon or Slik on ebay for next to nothing.

You could, of course, make a new QR plate by carving one from a wood block (or if you know anyone with access to a milling machine asking them to make a metal one) but I think it'll be a lot less hassle to replace the whole thing.