Adapter from Manfrotto RC2 ball head to Arca-Swiss
May 15, 2016 10:18:24 #
bioteacher
Loc: Brooklyn, NY
I want to convert my ball head plates from the Manfrotto RC2 plate to Arca-Swiss compatible and was wondering if anyone could make any recommendations. Thanks in advance.
May 15, 2016 11:00:03 #
chuckla
Loc: Kennesaw, GA USA
bioteacher wrote:
I want to convert my ball head plates from the Manfrotto RC2 plate to Arca-Swiss compatible and was wondering if anyone could make any recommendations. Thanks in advance.
Funny, I'm in the middle of doing the same thing. Really Right Stuff for the ball head plate and L bracket for my D810, eBay for half a dozen base plates for things like pano head, gimbal head, an older camera body that is seldom used, etc.
May 15, 2016 11:24:17 #
bioteacher wrote:
I want to convert my ball head plates from the Manfrotto RC2 plate to Arca-Swiss compatible and was wondering if anyone could make any recommendations. Thanks in advance.
I convert a LOT of old Manfrotto ball heads to Arcs, I use only the Desmond mount. Simple and very well built at only $30 each.
May 15, 2016 11:38:21 #
May 15, 2016 11:40:30 #
No, I buy them 10 at a time on EBay sold by Desmond, I use their DAC-2 model.
May 15, 2016 11:51:15 #
May 15, 2016 11:53:31 #
bioteacher
Loc: Brooklyn, NY
Which model do you recommend,Desmond DBA-01 Clamp? Also can I use this to replace the Q2 quick release plate?
May 15, 2016 12:20:03 #
bioteacher wrote:
Which model do you recommend,Desmond DBA-01 Clamp? Also can I use this to replace the Q2 quick release plate?
Like I said, I use the DAC-2 mount. No idea what Q2 is referring to.
May 15, 2016 12:36:57 #
bioteacher
Loc: Brooklyn, NY
Q2 is also a Manfrotto Quick Release like the CR2. Thanks for all your help.
May 15, 2016 12:41:16 #
bioteacher
Loc: Brooklyn, NY
FYI Desmond DAC-02 60mm QR Clamp 3/8 Inches with 1/4 Inches Adapter and Level Arca Compatible for Tripod Head is $20 at Amazon.
http://www.amazon.com/Desmond-DAC-02-Inches-Adapter-Compatible/dp/B0086AJ4AS?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=ox_sc_act_title_2&smid=A117K1DEQYNJIS
http://www.amazon.com/Desmond-DAC-02-Inches-Adapter-Compatible/dp/B0086AJ4AS?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=ox_sc_act_title_2&smid=A117K1DEQYNJIS
May 15, 2016 15:57:35 #
There are a host of options available from China on aliexpress, and a huge variety of plates available some are camera specific. I have ordered many items from the site without a problem
May 16, 2016 07:45:11 #
I just did this last week, I got a plate on Ebay which attaches to the RC2 with a 1/4-20 to 3/8-16 adapter screw which can be gotten through B&H or Lowes. This whole thing will cost about $20 and it works great.
Here is the Ebay link for the arca swiss plate:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/171965153274?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
Here is the Ebay link for the arca swiss plate:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/171965153274?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
May 16, 2016 08:01:47 #
I have a Manfrotto 498 BH. It had been converted using a Kirk clamp. I love it. I think that AS clamp is the only way to go. I use 055 XproB legs.
I have a couple of clamp (no Name). I may let them go. PM if anyone desires.
J. R.
I have a couple of clamp (no Name). I may let them go. PM if anyone desires.
J. R.
May 16, 2016 09:49:15 #
chuckla wrote:
Funny, I'm in the middle of doing the same thing. Really Right Stuff for the ball head plate and L bracket for my D810, eBay for half a dozen base plates for things like pano head, gimbal head, an older camera body that is seldom used, etc.
I have done the same, except I converted a Vanguard head using RRS clamp and L bracket.
May 16, 2016 16:49:19 #
Mark7829
Loc: Calfornia
bioteacher wrote:
I want to convert my ball head plates from the Manfrotto RC2 plate to Arca-Swiss compatible and was wondering if anyone could make any recommendations. Thanks in advance.
Forget the conversion. Buy a better swiss-arca ballhead from Really Right Stuff or Aractech. The Manfrotto is not stable. It is proprietary and problematic. It tightens buy finger and always comes loose. It is small by comparison to swiss-arca. But suit yourself. Buy Manfrotto and you will eventually regret it when you camera falls into the River of No-Return.
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