[Rollei] Re: Camera support systems: Ballheads and Quick Release
- From: Robert Marvin <marvbej@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: rolleiusersgroup@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Mon, 14 Feb 2005 00:58:55 -0800
To be honest, I used my Rolliflex on a tripod for many years before I
found out about the possibility of damage without a Rolleifix, but I
consider myself lucky to have done no damage. The Rollei tripod socket
(as well as those on other TLRs) is relatively fragile. I always use a
Rolleifix now when I mount my Rolleiflex on a tripod.
On those rare occasions when I use my Rollei on my heaviest tripod
(normally reserved for MF SLRs) my Rolleifix is attached to a
Bogen-type Hexagonal QR plate.
Bob Marvin
On Sunday, February 13, 2005, at 06:53 PM, samknight@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
wrote:
> Bob,
> Thanks for the tip... I hadn't considered the fragility of the back
> casing. Your advice is much appreciated. Have you, or others in the
> group ever damaged, or heard of someone damaging the back casing when
> using only the tripod thread socket to attach your TLR to a support?
>
> Anyone else care to comment on the idea of using a quick-release (QR)
> clamp and plate system in concert with a Rolleifix for attachment of a
> TLR?
>
> Thanks,
> Sam
>
>
> Date: Fri, 11 Feb 2005 19:51:59 -0800
> Subject: [Rollei] Re: Camera support systems: Ballheads and Quick
> Release
> From: Robert Marvin <marvbej@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>
> 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
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