Tips for Quick release plate
Posted 27/06/2012 - 21:52
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I'm not familiar with Manforotto QRs but do they have a spring loaded button on them? If so remove it so you can tighten the plate.
Without a flange to hold it against the body though it will always tend to twist a bit I think.
Does the new lens have a tripod mount ring? If it does get another QR and use the lens on the tripod rather than the camera.
Without a flange to hold it against the body though it will always tend to twist a bit I think.
Does the new lens have a tripod mount ring? If it does get another QR and use the lens on the tripod rather than the camera.
Posted 27/06/2012 - 22:18
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Hi maybe I didnt explain too well. I have removed the spring loaded button. Yes the lens does have a tripod ring, and I have mounted the plate to this. Though Im using it on a momopod. (same difference.) The lens pivots on the mounting screw, mostly when used in portrait orientation. But alao moves in landscape. I have tightened the plate screw as much as I can, without fear of overtightening.
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Posted 27/06/2012 - 23:07
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Manfrotto do more than one type, I have the hexagonal design and tighten it fully with the screw about 25 degrees off centre and then twist the mounting plate to the final 'true' position.
Ken
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Posted 27/06/2012 - 23:11
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Your scew isn't too long is it? If it is it could be bottoming therefore not tightening down on the plate. Check the depth of the hole and the length or the thread. If it is too long then file a "bit" off the end and try again.
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Posted 27/06/2012 - 23:25
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The plate is the 200PL-14. I think its the plain standard one.
Vic, I dont think that is the problem. I dont feel it bottoming out.
Vic, I dont think that is the problem. I dont feel it bottoming out.
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Posted 28/06/2012 - 11:38
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Rubber 'mat' still in place on the QR plate?
Posted 28/06/2012 - 12:23
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I've had similar problems with the QR on my camera. It gradually works loose (probably due to the hand strap mounting on uit) so the camera can wobble when I do use it on the tripod.
I've been considering adding a stip of double sided carpet tape between the QR & the camera. It would make it difficult to remove - but it live on there so that no great issue until I upgrade the camera.
I've been considering adding a stip of double sided carpet tape between the QR & the camera. It would make it difficult to remove - but it live on there so that no great issue until I upgrade the camera.
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Posted 28/06/2012 - 12:52
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I had it too, with my old Velbon QR plate.
I did consider Loctite for it, but knew I wanted a better tripod so waited and got an Arca-Swiss compatible head for the new tripod.
The QR plate for that has a flange on it which stops the plate twisting on the body. Plus the Allen key gets it really tight. Never had a problem with twisting on the QR plates on the long lenses.
Only downside is I can't use a handstrap or strap like the BlackRapid or Sunsniper with it.
If you are sure you aren't going to want to change it for a long time you could consider Loctite or similar.
I did consider Loctite for it, but knew I wanted a better tripod so waited and got an Arca-Swiss compatible head for the new tripod.
The QR plate for that has a flange on it which stops the plate twisting on the body. Plus the Allen key gets it really tight. Never had a problem with twisting on the QR plates on the long lenses.
Only downside is I can't use a handstrap or strap like the BlackRapid or Sunsniper with it.
If you are sure you aren't going to want to change it for a long time you could consider Loctite or similar.
Posted 28/06/2012 - 14:21
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Yep rubber mat still in place. Dont really want to glue it to the plate
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Posted 28/06/2012 - 15:44
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I've just realised that I have that plate as well. It isn't suitable for your intended use. It is designed for lightweight camcorders, primarily, hence the provision for locating pins. I wouldn't put a DSLR on it, frankly.
If you are using long lenses then you need a more substantial tripod/head/plate combination IMO.
If you are using long lenses then you need a more substantial tripod/head/plate combination IMO.
Ken
“We must avoid however, snapping away, shooting quickly and without thought, overloading ourselves with unnecessary images that clutter our memory and diminish the clarity of the whole.” - Henri Cartier-Bresson -
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Posted 28/06/2012 - 18:01
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gartmore wrote:
I've just realised that I have that plate as well. It isn't suitable for your intended use. It is designed for lightweight camcorders, primarily, hence the provision for locating pins. I wouldn't put a DSLR on it, frankly.
If you are using long lenses then you need a more substantial tripod/head/plate combination IMO.
Sorry Ken, I just cant agree.. Excert from SRS websiteI've just realised that I have that plate as well. It isn't suitable for your intended use. It is designed for lightweight camcorders, primarily, hence the provision for locating pins. I wouldn't put a DSLR on it, frankly.
If you are using long lenses then you need a more substantial tripod/head/plate combination IMO.
The Manfrotto 498RC2 Midi Ball Head is strong enough to take Pro DSLR cameras with large lenses, and medium format cameras. It has a single repositionable locking lever for 360° panoramic rotation, a separate lever for +/-90° tilt movements plus a friction control for safer and more precise movement. Camera to head attachment is via a Manfrotto 200PL-14 quick-release plate.
I have now overtightened the mounting screw and this has solved the problem, But surely just over finger tight should be sufficient.
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Posted 28/06/2012 - 20:45
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Check out the Manfrotto system configurator here> http://configurator.manfrotto.com/ManfrottoStore/configuratori/en/manfrotto.php?...
Not totally up to date but assuming your K-7 and Bigma, it was quite happy to recommend RC2 (200PL-14) heads, etc.
Not totally up to date but assuming your K-7 and Bigma, it was quite happy to recommend RC2 (200PL-14) heads, etc.
Posted 28/06/2012 - 23:10
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Thanks for that John. Interesting and useful chart. I realised I have adaquate equipment. Just surprised I had to take a crowbar to the camera mount screw to stop the lens sliding around.
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Posted 29/06/2012 - 00:41
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stub wrote:
The Manfrotto 498RC2 Midi Ball Head is strong enough to take Pro DSLR cameras with large lenses, and medium format cameras. It has a single repositionable locking lever for 360° panoramic rotation, a separate lever for +/-90° tilt movements plus a friction control for safer and more precise movement. Camera to head attachment is via a Manfrotto 200PL-14 quick-release plate.
I have now overtightened the mounting screw and this has solved the problem, But surely just over finger tight should be sufficient.
The Manfrotto 200PL-14 plate is fine on DSLRs. I've got several of those plates and all my cameras have had them permanently mounted. Never had a problem with them. gartmore wrote:
I've just realised that I have that plate as well. It isn't suitable for your intended use. It is designed for lightweight camcorders, primarily, hence the provision for locating pins. I wouldn't put a DSLR on it, frankly.
If you are using long lenses then you need a more substantial tripod/head/plate combination IMO.
Sorry Ken, I just cant agree.. Excert from SRS websiteI've just realised that I have that plate as well. It isn't suitable for your intended use. It is designed for lightweight camcorders, primarily, hence the provision for locating pins. I wouldn't put a DSLR on it, frankly.
If you are using long lenses then you need a more substantial tripod/head/plate combination IMO.
The Manfrotto 498RC2 Midi Ball Head is strong enough to take Pro DSLR cameras with large lenses, and medium format cameras. It has a single repositionable locking lever for 360° panoramic rotation, a separate lever for +/-90° tilt movements plus a friction control for safer and more precise movement. Camera to head attachment is via a Manfrotto 200PL-14 quick-release plate.
I have now overtightened the mounting screw and this has solved the problem, But surely just over finger tight should be sufficient.
But yes you do have to tighten the screw somewhat to void them rotating. Just not Godzilla tight otherwise you'll rip the threads in the camera and that wouldn't be funny
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Im looking for some advice from the knowledge database out there. The problem I have is when I attach my camera to my Manfrotto quick release plate. I have problems tightening them so tight they dont creep. Today I obtained a long lens which now exaggerates the situation due to the extra weight and leverage. Does anyone have any tips or advice on keeping the camera or lens stabalised ?
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