[Rollei] Re: Camera support systems: Ballheads and Quick Release

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
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