Sticky Problem with Stroboframe: I cannot get the Stroboframe lower(camera) bracket to stay in place. It twists around even when I screw it in really tight. I have tried some rubber...

latebloomer Loc: Topeka, KS

I cannot get the Stroboframe lower(camera) bracket to stay in place. It twists around even when I screw it in really tight. I have tried some rubber like pads; but, they didn't work. I am using the Strobofram with a Nikon D7100.
Do you have any recommendations in which I can at least get the camera on and off the Stroboframe.

Thanks in advance,
Terry

Manglesphoto Loc: 70 miles south of St.Louis

latebloomer wrote:

I cannot get the Stroboframe lower(camera) bracket to stay in place. It twists around even when I screw it in really tight. I have tried some rubber like pads; but, they didn't work. I am using the Strobofram with a Nikon D7100.
Do you have any recommendations in which I can at least get the camera on and off the Stroboframe.

Thanks in advance,
Terry

Have you checked to see if the screw is to long? It could be bottoming out before it is tight on the Stroboframe bracket.

Jay Pat Loc: Round Rock, Texas, USA

Is this happening when the camera is turned the vertical position?
If so, there should be an anti twist plate available, to use.
There can be a problem with the anti twist working with your exact camera.
I had to grind off part of the anti twist plate to work with one of my cameras.

If this is not what you are talking about, can you post images so we can see?
Or, describe better what the problem is.
Pat

latebloomer Loc: Topeka, KS

The problem is simple. The stroboplate bar that is attached to the camera just twists back and forth like doing the dancing twist. I have tightened the screw so tight I had to use pliers to un-attach it. It is as if the stroboframe is attached to a block of ice and and there is no traction.

Thanks for your reply

TriX Loc: Raleigh, NC

latebloomer wrote:

The problem is simple. The stroboplate bar that is attached to the camera just twists back and forth like doing the dancing twist. I have tightened the screw so tight I had to use pliers to un-attach it. It is as if the stroboframe is attached to a block of ice and and there is no traction.

Thanks for your reply

If I am understanding you correctly. It sounds as if the screw is too long. Can you remove the screw and place a flat washer under the head? Use the appropriate thickness washer so the screw will tighten the plate without bottoming out.

Jay Pat Loc: Round Rock, Texas, USA

Mine came with some cork material (glued to the stroboframe) for the camera to sit on.
Do you have the cork material?
Is the screw holding the camera and stroboframe tightly, together? If not, A washer is needed under the stroboframe plate.
If it needs a washer, I don't think you have the original, factory screw.
Pat

George Kravis

I have two of them that have worked for years flawlessly. As Jay Pat sez, if the screw is not original it might be too long and would need a washer, or less desirably you can add another 1/16 thick rubber pad on to the original. Another possibility is if that bottom plate is not flat, therefore not making full contact with the camera's base. Therein getting it straight could be a tough task.

latebloomer Loc: Topeka, KS

Thanks for the reply. The screw is on tight. There is no cork on the frame bar, just bare metal. I bought the Stroboframe new. I will get some tonight

TriX Loc: Raleigh, NC

latebloomer wrote:

Thanks for the reply. The screw is on tight. There is no cork on the frame bar, just bare metal. I bought the Stroboframe new. I will get some tonight

Cork is fine, but rubber is probably more durable long-term.

cjc2 Loc: Hellertown PA

It's issues just like these that lead me to Really Right Stuff (RRS) and the ARCA Swiss system. Gone are those days of fighting with the things that attach. I have a couple of those Stroboframes and remember the dilemmas well. Best of luck.