Hi Kris, Im local to you also. Welcome to the forum.

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.

Sorry Ken, I just cant agree.. Excert from SRS website

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.

Yep rubber mat still in place. Dont really want to glue it to the plate

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.

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.

Hi Guys..

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 ?

I can speak highly for photoguard. Settled my claim for accidental damage to my K-X. Premium was cheaper than excess on our contents insurance. With nil excess on their policy. Covered outside the home anywhere in the uk. (My K-x ended up in a river in Scotland)

http://www.photoguard.co.uk/

I assume if this is the case. There will be a renewed interest in old film lenses. Pushing up the bargain prices,

H|i Shaun.

I have been following your little series of tutorials. Had a go at a couple. Keep them coming, they are very enjoyable.