FWIW a "modern quick-release plate system that offers greater security and flexibility with a variety of cameras and formats" will NOt have the mauin advantage of a Rolleifix--attaching to the front pins on your Rollei to prevent damage to the rather fragile back. You'd be well advised to screw the Rolleifix onto a quick release plate for whatever system you decide on. Bob Marvin > On Friday, February 11, 2005, at 02:09 PM, samknight@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx wrote: > Hey gang, > > I'm considering updating my camera support system. I'll be using this > new support system with various cameras and formats including a > Rolleiflex 3.5F v5. > > I've decided on a Gitzo carbon fiber tripod for the base. And I've > narrowed the ballhead field to a couple of options that both use an > Arca Swiss style quick-release (QR) camera attachment system. I > already own a Rolleifix, and it's a great thing, but I don't want to > afix the Rolleifix permanently to the new ballhead as I would then be > left with a dedicated TLR ballhead... and I can't afford that luxury. > I suppose I could use the Rollefix with screw tightening only, but I > don't wan't to run the risk of it coming loose and dumping my camera. > So... I'm considering a modern quick-release plate system that offers > greater security and flexibility with a variety of cameras and > formats. > > In particular, I'm considering purchase of a "Markins" M10 ballhead, > and possibly a "Really Right Stuff" quick-release (QR) clamp and plate > system. Or I may go with the "Markins" QR clamp and plate. I'm > currently pursuing research on both QR options. > > Has anyone already been down this path? Any words of wisdom or > comments are greatly appreciated. > > Thanks in advance, > Sam Knight > --- > RUG > > - Post to rolleiusersgroup@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx > > - Subscribe at rolleiusersgroup-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with 'subscribe' > in the Subject field OR by logging into the Web interface. > > - Unsubscribe at rolleiusersgroup-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with > 'unsubscribe' in the Subject field OR by logging into the Web > interface. > > - Online, searchable archives of your list are available at > //www.freelists.org/archives/rolleiusersgroup > --- RUG - Post to rolleiusersgroup@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx - Subscribe at rolleiusersgroup-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with 'subscribe' in the Subject field OR by logging into the Web interface. - Unsubscribe at rolleiusersgroup-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with 'unsubscribe' in the Subject field OR by logging into the Web interface. - Online, searchable archives of your list are available at //www.freelists.org/archives/rolleiusersgroup