These vintage Topman tripod from my father still in good condition, i would like to use it more often, is that possible add quick release plate on it?
tat3406 Senior Member 275 posts Likes: 1 Joined May 2013 More info | Jul 21, 2014 09:43 | #1 These vintage Topman tripod from my father still in good condition, i would like to use it more often, is that possible add quick release plate on it? 6D, 100L,24-70 F4L, 40mm pancake, 70-300L
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Jul 21, 2014 10:40 | #2 Yep, http://www.kirkphoto.com …Quick-Release-Clamps.html
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Jul 21, 2014 14:29 | #3 Looks like a 1/4-20 thread on top. You will probably need a 3/8 - 1/4 reducing bushing for the new clamp. Kirk has the bushing.
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Jul 21, 2014 20:32 | #4 Electric Shepherd wrote in post #17045877 Yep, http://www.kirkphoto.com …Quick-Release-Clamps.html You should be able to get one that fits the thread of the head you've got there, just check the size of the thread. Thanks for the suggestion, but just not worth to use in this tripod. the price of clamp plate can purchase a new budget tripod. 6D, 100L,24-70 F4L, 40mm pancake, 70-300L
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Jul 22, 2014 08:15 | #5 |
Jul 22, 2014 21:44 | #6 Electric Shepherd wrote in post #17048032 Plenty of cheapo QR clamps over on eBay, take a look there. Thanks for advice. I will survey the cheapo clamp made in china. 6D, 100L,24-70 F4L, 40mm pancake, 70-300L
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MikeDeep Goldmember More info | Jul 22, 2014 22:06 | #7 I imagine one of those disc-shaped clamps would work well. I've got one on the way to try on my Tiltall. mikedeep.com
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