RC2 qr plate question

is the RC2 quick release plate ok for a 1dmk2 and 500f4isL ?
Rob.

Where you going to use it with a monopod? It might be OK for monopod use (and only when used to support the lens, but not for carrying the whole setup over the shoulder) but I wouldn't use it to mount that combo on a tripod.

PacAce wrote in post #2404026
Where you going to use it with a monopod? It might be OK for monopod use (and only when used to support the lens, but not for carrying the whole setup over the shoulder) but I wouldn't use it to mount that combo on a tripod.

Yes its for a monopod and would be over my shoulder so guess its no good , recomend anything ?
Rob.

The only reason I wouldn't use the RC2 plate with a heavy lens and camera combo is because there is only on little bolt (1/4") keeping the combo attached to the monopod. I would rather attach the monopod directly to the lens collar using the 3/8" screw.

Is the reason for using the QR plate to allow you to mount and unmount the lens from the monopod? Because I personally have never encountered a situation when I needed to that because it doesn't take but a few seconds to screw/unscrew the monopod on/off the lens.

If you have an arca-style plate for the 500 f/4, you can get a clamp that you can screw on to the monopod. It has a separate screw that you can tighten to keep the clamp from twisting due to rotational force and unscrewing lose.

http://www.bhphotovide​o.com …EG&addedTroughT​ype=search

i see were your comming from now regarding the 1/4 screw i think i could sort that out or even weld that part of the plate on to it .
i do birding and many times iv lost shots because the bird has taken of such as swan's on water there's not enough time to unscrew the lens from the pod a QR will save a few seconds and may make a shot posible.
Rob.

gyrob wrote in post #2404204
i see were your comming from now regarding the 1/4 screw i think i could sort that out or even weld that part of the plate on to it .
i do birding and many times iv lost shots because the bird has taken of such as swan's on water there's not enough time to unscrew the lens from the pod a QR will save a few seconds and may make a shot posible.
Rob.

I know exactly what you mean. The best thing to do there is to just lift the everything, monopod and all, and shoot away. It might take some getting used but once you get it, you'll do a lot better. Even with a QR plate, I'd venture a guess that most times you still won't be able to separate the lens from the pod quickly enough to get the shot that you really wanted (not the rear end of the bird flying away ).

PacAce wrote in post #2404249
I know exactly what you mean. The best thing to do there is to just lift the everything, monopod and all, and shoot away. It might take some getting used but once you get it, you'll do a lot better. Even with a QR plate, I'd venture a guess that most times you still won't be able to separate the lens from the pod quickly enough to get the shot that you really wanted (not the rear end of the bird flying away ).

you may well be right there about it not being quick enough i will try the lift ider 17lb of it with the gimble head lol but it may well be the way to go, after all it only needs to be held for a short time .
Rob.

You have a gimble head on the monopod? The Manfrotto one? Well, that certainly explains your hesitation to lift the whole monopod off the the ground and I don't blame you.

It just occurred to me that the Manfrotto gimble has a QR plate, too, so maybe that's not what you are using. I seem to recall someone making one from scratch. That was you, wasn't it? If so, the Wimberley plate and clamp might be a good option although, as I said earlier, you probably still wouldn't be able to get the lens off quickly enough for your liking.

PacAce wrote in post #2404329
You have a gimble head on the monopod? The Manfrotto one? Well, that certainly explains your hesitation to lift the whole monopod off the the ground and I don't blame you.

It just occurred to me that the Manfrotto gimble has a QR plate, too, so maybe that's not what you are using. I seem to recall someone making one from scratch. That was you, wasn't it? If so, the Wimberley plate and clamp might be a good option although, as I said earlier, you probably still wouldn't be able to get the lens off quickly enough for your liking.

Yep it was me the thread ( How to make a gimble ) and it still works great and cost $20 in your money .
mmm i might have to invent my own QR system lol
Rob.

The 3157 family of QR plates for the Bogen/Manfrotto ...RC2 system has versions that use EITHER 1/4-20 threads or 3/8-16 threads to mount to the camera, lens, or whatever. To see them all, go to the Bogen Imaging website, type in 3157 in the empty search definition box at the upper right, leave "sku" chosen in the box with the pulldown arrow, and then click on "search".