Arca Swiss Conversions of tripod heads

Msmoto

There may be times when the ARCA Swiss clamp could rotate on the mounting screw, thus a second "locking screw" may be useful as shown here:

funtagraph

I'm quite happy with the FLM quick release clamps.


I like the safety - when I put the camera in, one-handed, the plate is movable but can't leave the adpator without releasing the little safety button. It closes like a trap and the small saftey pin prevents sliding out of the clamp.

When fastening, I can pull the lever and turn it so it come's along the plate without stabbing my face.

For the Gitzo heads I had to drill three holes in, but I also like Arca Swiss P0. One of the best lightweight ballheads I know.

Hammie

Got my mount today. It is great. The center hole is 1/4 inch diameter which was larger than my M6 screw diameter. The M6 screw when write through. The chamfered screw head allowed a tight, recessed attachment and automatically centered the mount on my ball head.

Although there is no second locking screw, it feels very secure on my tripod. Since the one I got was only $25, I was able to get a second one for my monopod. I also got the hot shoe bubble level, two additional 50mm plates One to be mounted on my D300 grip and a spare to be used with a P&S or camera body with no grip and a 70mm plate for my 70-200mm mount.

I am good for the foreseeable future in regards to tripod/monopod setups now.

spraynpray

Don't forget to get a similarly excellent 'el cheapo' L bracket to go with it.

Hammie

@spraynpray - I've contemplated them, but not 100% sure I would want one on my camera all the time. The times that I used a tripod for serious photography are far and few between.

spraynpray

They are also very useful to attach and detach straps to and other things like flash brackets for macro too.

Vipmediastar_JZ

@spray `el cheapo` do you mean an ebay brand?

spraynpray

I mean like this: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Universal-MPU100-Release-L-Plate-Bracket-For-Camera-Body-Arca-Swiss-RRS-Markins-/221440698118?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item338ee4e706
They don't come cheaper and they work just fine.

Vipmediastar_JZ

wow. that is like under $4.00 maybe I'll get one for the Df. lol

spraynpray

You can't go wrong :P