stupid CF-994 Dynatran tripod question

fivefish · 24th of August 2006 (Thu)

I got my CF994 tripod. All I can says is this is a big improvement over my old $30 tripod

I'm very pleased with it. It looks very pro and I didn't have to spend $1000 for a tripod/head system. The leg locks are a little bit of a pain (my old cheap tripod uses levers) but I think I can live with it.

My stupid question: It comes with a strap. How do I attach this strap to the tripod?

Also, can I buy the RSS L bracket and have it work with this tripod? Anyone know?

Thanks.

Tdragone · 24th of August 2006 (Thu)

Cruise this thread for more info on twist locks..
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/...d.php?t=204997

I don't use a strap; so I can't help there

cyclone · 24th of August 2006 (Thu)

RRS uses the arca plate standard, so you will need to buy a ball head, etc with an arca-type clamp (if you don't have one) to clamp the RRS L bracket.

RRS, Kirk and a few others have arca type plates.

FlashZebra · 25th of August 2006 (Fri)

The strap has a threaded metal attachment on one end. This screws into a tapped hole in the tripod at the top of the legs.

You form a loop on the other end with the small ring, and put this around all three legs, near the bottom, like a noose.

The best place to position the bottom loop is just after the threaded feet begin, this creates sort of a recess between where the threaded feet begin, and the round pieces that holds the rubber friction feet in place.

The legs are actually easy to use once you realize there is a correct and simple sequence for extending and retracting them.

Read this post for my explanation on how to extend and retract them in a manner that works great. Just set down with the tripod and read my explanation. I think you will see that the tripod not only looks great, it also works nicely.

See this thread:

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/...d.php?t=204997

Enjoy! Lon

24th of August 2006 (Thu)	#1
fivefish Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: State of Confusion Posts: 545	stupid CF-994 Dynatran tripod question I got my CF994 tripod. All I can says is this is a big improvement over my old $30 tripod I'm very pleased with it. It looks very pro and I didn't have to spend $1000 for a tripod/head system. The leg locks are a little bit of a pain (my old cheap tripod uses levers) but I think I can live with it. My stupid question: It comes with a strap. How do I attach this strap to the tripod? Also, can I buy the RSS L bracket and have it work with this tripod? Anyone know? Thanks. __________________ Save money! Check out my DIY projects! Canon EOS 30D, Canon Digital Rebel Canon 10-22mm EFS, 70-200mm f4L, 24-105 f4L IS Canon 50mm f1.8 EF, Canon 75-300mm EF lens Sigma 150mm Macro, Canon 380EX Flash DIY High-Speed Sound-activated Flash Trigger and Nikon SB-26 Flash

24th of August 2006 (Thu)	#2
Tdragone Goldmember Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: San Diego, California Posts: 2,138 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: stupid CF-994 Dynatran tripod question Cruise this thread for more info on twist locks.. http://photography-on-the.net/forum/...d.php?t=204997 I don't use a strap; so I can't help there __________________ -Tom Dragonetti Spyder Holster + 1Dmkiv, 50D, G11 10-22, 16-35 2.8Lii, 50mm 1.4, 70-200 2.8Lii IS, 100-400L IS ST-E2, 580EX ii

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cyclone Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Illinois, USA Posts: 358	Re: stupid CF-994 Dynatran tripod question RRS uses the arca plate standard, so you will need to buy a ball head, etc with an arca-type clamp (if you don't have one) to clamp the RRS L bracket. RRS, Kirk and a few others have arca type plates. __________________ 20D · elan7 · G2 ef24/2.8 · ef50/1.8 · ef85/1.8 · efs10-22 tamron 28-75/2.8 · 70-200/4.0 · 100-400 420ex · other stuff

25th of August 2006 (Fri)	#4
FlashZebra This space available Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Northern Kentucky Posts: 4,313	Re: stupid CF-994 Dynatran tripod question The strap has a threaded metal attachment on one end. This screws into a tapped hole in the tripod at the top of the legs. You form a loop on the other end with the small ring, and put this around all three legs, near the bottom, like a noose. The best place to position the bottom loop is just after the threaded feet begin, this creates sort of a recess between where the threaded feet begin, and the round pieces that holds the rubber friction feet in place. The legs are actually easy to use once you realize there is a correct and simple sequence for extending and retracting them. Read this post for my explanation on how to extend and retract them in a manner that works great. Just set down with the tripod and read my explanation. I think you will see that the tripod not only looks great, it also works nicely. See this thread: http://photography-on-the.net/forum/...d.php?t=204997 Enjoy! Lon Last edited by FlashZebra : 25th of August 2006 (Fri) at 22:16.

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