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Apr 16, 2014 11:35:41   #
Morning Star Loc: West coast, North of the 49th N.
 
sinderone wrote:
This is all about weight and length. A pivot head makes the unit too long


I don't understand "too long". Isn't that simply a matter of shortening the legs of tripod, or leg of monopod a bit?

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Apr 16, 2014 13:19:43   #
nicksr1125 Loc: Mesa, AZ
 
I purchased a pair of Oben QRA-R2's from B&H recently. One is mounted on my tripod, the other on my monopod. They cost about $33.00 each. One foot portion is screwed to the camera, the other is on my Tamron 70-200 f/2.8. They lock & release well.

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Apr 16, 2014 13:38:27   #
jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY
 
nicksr1125 wrote:
I purchased a pair of Oben QRA-R2's from B&H recently. One is mounted on my tripod, the other on my monopod. They cost about $33.00 each. One foot portion is screwed to the camera, the other is on my Tamron 70-200 f/2.8. They lock & release well.

I like the little level.

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Apr 16, 2014 15:39:02   #
Ted Liette Loc: Greenville, Ohio
 
nicksr1125 wrote:
I purchased a pair of Oben QRA-R2's from B&H recently. One is mounted on my tripod, the other on my monopod. They cost about $33.00 each. One foot portion is screwed to the camera, the other is on my Tamron 70-200 f/2.8. They lock & release well.


That must be the one I got from B&H, I purchased a Oben for about the same price. It's a dandy little tilt head that has a quick release from the mount. For the money it worked really well on vacation last week.

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Apr 16, 2014 22:52:19   #
speters Loc: Grangeville/Idaho
 
bull drink water wrote:
I shoot from a sitting position on a scooter, so I use a monopod , I screw it into the camera or the lens collar and tilt it as needed. I have had so much trouble with the ball head even with the tripod that I consider them useless.
You probably had a lemon, as most people that use ball heads just love them and wouldn't be without them anymore - just the opposite of useless!

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Apr 17, 2014 01:58:25   #
rob s Loc: La Mesa, CA
 
jcboy3 wrote:
If you want just a QR plate, then I suggest that you get one with a common form factor for other mounts. You don't mention whether you already have a ball head, but if you do then look at QR plates for that brand.

I recommend the "Manfrotto 323 RC2 Rapid Connect Adapter with 200PL-14 Quick Release Plate" for $33 on Amazon. The Manfrotto mount is very sturdy, releases quickly, but has a safety lock to avoid accidental release. This will work if the diameter of your monopod mount plate is about 2" or less, otherwise you would need to use an adapter. This is a robust mount, and the QR plate is compatible with the Manfrotto 234RC pivot head as well as many Manfrotto ball heads if you decide to add to your equipment.

Or, you can look at an Arca Swiss clamp. This is a standardized mechanism that a lot of companies support, compatible with L-plates, ball heads, gimbal heads, etc. I recommend the "Desmond DAC-01 50mm QR Clamp 3/8-inch w 1/4-inch Adapter Arca Compatible for Tripod Head" for $25 and the "Desmond P-50 50mm QR Lens / Camera Body Plate Arca Compatible and D-Ring P50 DP-50" for $10

As you can see, the recommended solutions all run about $35, but provide a more robust and flexible solution. You can go the cheaper route, but there are two things to think about:
1. You have an expensive camera, and you don't want to drop it because it's mounted on a cheap clamp.
2. You can invest in a system that provides expansion and consistency.
If you want just a QR plate, then I suggest that y... (show quote)


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