Quick release lever interference with BG-E1 when using 70-200mm f/4 tripod ring mount

[Kslaught]

My camera is a 300 D (Digital Rebel) with the BG-E1 battery grip. When I try to use my 70-200mm f/4 L lens with the Canon lens collar tripod mount the quick release lever physically interferes with the BG-E1, preventing me from mounting my camera on the tripod when configured in this way. I am using an inexpensive Quantaray tripod (QSX-Digi Pro 8500). I have been wanting to buy a better quality tripod ever since I purchased the Quantaray tripod. I have read a lot of the forum discussions about tripod legs and tripod heads. I am thinking about getting the Bogen Manfrotto 3021PRO legs. I would like to purchase a good quality ball head. I can't afford the one I want (Arca-Swiss $400), so I need to find another ball head that will get me the most quality I can get for about $200. Is there a ball head and quick release system that will solve my interference problem when using my 70-200mm f/4 L lens and ring mount with the BG-E1 battery grip? I hope I communicated my issue clearly enough so that some of the people on this forum will be able to offer some specific guidance.

[S Taylor]

I have this same issue with my 20D or mk2n when using my 70-200 f/2.8 (bogen tripods) - the way I get around it is loosen the collar mount screw enough that you can turn the camera 90 degrees either direction. This will swing the grip out of the way and you will be able to mount the release plate to your tripod.

[jediforce4ever]

Or switch to an Arca Swiss ballhead... and fit on a wimberly sidekick:razz:

[SkipD]

I use the Bogen/Manfrotto RC2 quick release system (on several heads). The quick release plate on my 70-200 lens is rotated 180 degrees from the normal position. I just mount it "backwards" on the head. The quick release lever then points toward the front end of the lens. On a ballhead, it doesn't make any difference.