What's the other silver thing for on a cheap tripod??
Posted 15/10/2009 - 00:04
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I believe that's a pin that can be used on some cameras to align the plate with.
So the pin fits inside a whole so that it's always aligned, I believe that's what it is for.
So the pin fits inside a whole so that it's always aligned, I believe that's what it is for.
Stefan
K10D, K5
DA* 16-50, DA* 50-135, D-FA 100 Macro, DA 40 Ltd, DA 18-55
AF-540FGZ
K10D, K5
DA* 16-50, DA* 50-135, D-FA 100 Macro, DA 40 Ltd, DA 18-55
AF-540FGZ
Posted 15/10/2009 - 00:54
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Right, so far I've found it a nuisance as it gets in the way and can scratch your camera if you're not careful. Thanks!!
Posted 15/10/2009 - 10:06
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You usually find the hole that it goes into on video cameras
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 -
“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 -
Posted 15/10/2009 - 12:03
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Glennie wrote:
Right, so far I've found it a nuisance as it gets in the way and can scratch your camera if you're not careful. Thanks!!
Right, so far I've found it a nuisance as it gets in the way and can scratch your camera if you're not careful. Thanks!!
I believe every OR plate has it so when you get your Manfrotto you'll have the same problem.
I've never brothered with mine it did scratch the sticker a bit but not much so I wouldn't worry all to much.
Stefan
K10D, K5
DA* 16-50, DA* 50-135, D-FA 100 Macro, DA 40 Ltd, DA 18-55
AF-540FGZ
K10D, K5
DA* 16-50, DA* 50-135, D-FA 100 Macro, DA 40 Ltd, DA 18-55
AF-540FGZ
Posted 15/10/2009 - 12:34
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Yes I too believe these pins are the register in the base of video cameras.
If you study the construction of these pins in the head, you can usually remove them. I have done this to all my tripods.
If you study the construction of these pins in the head, you can usually remove them. I have done this to all my tripods.
Friendly Regards
Graham
Graham
Posted 15/10/2009 - 13:18
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Yes,
I bought a spare Manfrotto Quick Release Bracket and that had a Pin too but it was made from a hard plastic and just pushed it out from underneath.
Regards - Pete
I bought a spare Manfrotto Quick Release Bracket and that had a Pin too but it was made from a hard plastic and just pushed it out from underneath.
Regards - Pete
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15 years
County Armagh
I've just used my K7 with a cheap tripod I had. Yes it's flimsy and not good enough. On the top release clip where you screw into the bottom of the SLR there's another little metal protuding thingy which I covered up with sellotape to avoid scratching?? I don't see it's purpose.
Have ordered a Manfrotto Tripod.