[rollei_list] Re: [rolleiusers] Heads & QR
- From: "John Wild" <JWild@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <rollei_list@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sun, 6 Apr 2008 11:40:22 +0100
Thor,
I use the Rollei QR mounting plate and have had no problems except that
sometimes the camera is difficult to release because the taper 'locks'
in (similar to the morse taper on machine tooling). The little knob on
the rear turns a lock to prevent the camera from sliding out of the
mount. This is then turned anti-clockwise to release. It is a small
mount and although quick to insert, it is advisable to actually 'look'
to check and make sure it is aligned and locked properly before letting
go of the camera. ;-)
John
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[mailto:rollei_list-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Thor Legvold
Sent: 06 April 2008 11:31
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Subject: [rollei_list] Re: [rolleiusers] Heads & QR
Anyone actually use this?
Judging from how it looks, and the size of the plate uder the camera, I
would be wary of using this with the camera. It really looks tiny
compared to the amount of weight it needs to carry securely.
I was thinking that a longer/sturdier flat plate with flange (a la
Arca) would be a better solution, but would like to hear from others's
expereinces.
Several (Jim, Jeff, Marc) have discouraged the use of ball heads and
given advice on tripods, but I have a tripod, and before I get a head
I'd like to settle on and try out a QR system for my existing head
before replacing it. I'm still pretty sure I don't want a pan head.
BTW, the Z1 looks really nice. So does the RRS, and the Kirk, and the
Novoflex, and the....
Cheers,
Thor
On 6 Apr, 2008, at 0:59, Vick Ko wrote:
> Rollei has this QR mount:
>
> Look at ebay item 300208854056
> http://cgi.ebay.com/Rollei-Quick-Release-Tripod-Adapter-SLX-
> SL66-6000_W0QQitemZ300208854056QQihZ020QQcategoryZ3354QQssPageNameZWDV
> WQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
>
> It mounts onto the tripod head, and you insert the trapezoidal part of
> the camera bottom to the matching part on the QR. Then you rotate the
> knob to engage that little semi-circular thing.
>
> I don't know how well it works. I have one, and I'm told that it is
> great for the SL66 because it holds the camera off the tripod head, to
> allow for the bellows tilt.
>
> regards
> Vick
>
> Thor Legvold wrote:
>>
>> As might have become obvious, I'm taking stock of my current
>> photographic reality, as well as updating old ideas and techniques
>> together with some gear.
>>
>> I'm up to 'tripods' on my list. I have (what I think is) a nice
>> tripod, a Gitzo 'reporter' in enamled aluminium. I bought it new
>> abour 15 years ago and it still works great. It has an offset ball
>> head on it that matches the legs - i.e. not too heavy, not too light.
>> On second thought, it might have been ok for the (relatively
>> lightweight) Bronica, but it may be on the light side for the 6008.
>>
>> Before I run out and buy a B1 (are these still the standard, even
>> today?), I wondered if anyone has any experience with other ball
>> heads. Light is good, as if it's too heavy I'll never bring it along.
>> But it needs to be sturdy enough to support the 6008. I went to the
>> local camera shop and had a look, they have Novoflex and Cullman, but
>> not Arca Swiss. The Magicball idea looks cool, is it usable in
>> practice? Will I notice any significant difference between an Arca
>> Swiss B1 ball and an equivalent Cullman (or even an RRS BH-40)?
>>
>> I might manage without a new head as well, but in order to do that I
>> need some sort of quick release system, as screwing the camera on and
>> off the head isn't going to work in real life more than once before I
>> get fed up and leave the tripod at home. :-)
>>
>> Underneath the 6008 I notice that there's a trapezoidal shaped metal
>> bit with dovetailed edges. Does this camera come with a built in QR
>> plate, or is this for something else? I couldn't find any info in the
>> manual or brochure. From what I can see on the internet, 'everyone'
>> uses Arca Swiss QR system (or the RRS version of the same), and one
>> should choose this. Is this true? Does Rollei have it's own QR
>> system? Does it work? If so, where can I find a matching baseplate to
>> attach to the head? If I can get the QR thing sorted, I can try out
>> the tripod as it is and see if the existing head will be ok, or i I
>> should think about getting a slightly bigger/stronger one.
>>
>> Cheers,
>> Thor
>>
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