Quick Release assembly for old tripod: I'm hoping someone can point me to a source for a quick release assembly (plate and camera mount insert) that can be mounted onto a vintage...

StanMac Loc: Tennessee

I'm hoping someone can point me to a source for a quick release assembly (plate and camera mount insert) that can be mounted onto a vintage 1/4-20 screw tripod head. I can't seem to find anything using Google nor searching on B&H as well. Does such an animal exist?

I have a vintage Welt tripod that is very sturdy and in great shape, but I would like to make mounting and un-mounting the camera a bit less tedious. Thanks for any help y'all can provide.

Stan

Bill_de Loc: US

Any of the new ones should work. You may need a 5/16 - 1/4 inch adapter.

Check 'Really Right Stuff'

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FloydF2

Manfrotto makes 323 RC2 system Quick release base and it uses RC2 Quick release plates and they are reasonable in cost. Adorama sells them and I imagine that B & H does too.

rwilson1942 Loc: Houston, TX

Search for arca swiss clamps and plates on Amazon.

imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida

StanMac wrote:

I'm hoping someone can point me to a source for a quick release assembly (plate and camera mount insert) that can be mounted onto a vintage 1/4-20 screw tripod head. I can't seem to find anything using Google nor searching on B&H as well. Does such an animal exist?

I have a vintage Welt tripod that is very sturdy and in great shape, but I would like to make mounting and un-mounting the camera a bit less tedious. Thanks for any help y'all can provide.

Stan

Arca Swiss compatible - https://www.ebay.com/itm/Quick-Release-QR-With-Clamp-Adapter-Plate-For-Tripod-Ball-Head/182511404117?_trkparms=aid%3D555018%26algo%3DPL.SIM%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D41375%26meid%3Dbd0aea00ce494cdd9f69d7fcc1272f22%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D3%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D382120728875&_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851

Manfro compatible - https://www.ebay.com/itm/Kenro-323-RC2-Quick-Release-Adapter-200PL-14-Compat-Plate-for-Manfrotto-head/261848085540?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649

lautenk2

Bill_de wrote:

Any of the new ones should work. You may need a 5/16 - 1/4 inch adapter.

Check 'Really Right Stuff'

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I think you mean a 3/8-16 to 1/4-20 adapter?

Bill_de Loc: US

lautenk2 wrote:

I think you mean a 3/8-16 to 1/4-20 adapter?

Of course you are right. Thanks for the correction.

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StanMac Loc: Tennessee

Having never seen one of these first hand, I didn’t think these quick release assemblies would attach to a vintage tripod head platform by way of the 1/4-20 thumb screw. I’m feeling a bit dim-witted. Thank you all for your assistance.

Stan

speters Loc: Grangeville/Idaho

StanMac wrote:

I'm hoping someone can point me to a source for a quick release assembly (plate and camera mount insert) that can be mounted onto a vintage 1/4-20 screw tripod head. I can't seem to find anything using Google nor searching on B&H as well. Does such an animal exist?

I have a vintage Welt tripod that is very sturdy and in great shape, but I would like to make mounting and un-mounting the camera a bit less tedious. Thanks for any help y'all can provide.

Stan

There are multiple makes out there, Pentax alone has three different ones!

Clapperboard

Bill_de Sorry if I seem 'picky' but I think you may mean a 3/8" to 1/4" bush. A 5/16" to 1/4" would fall apart as the threads would cut through due to their depth.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

StanMac wrote:

I'm hoping someone can point me to a source for a quick release assembly (plate and camera mount insert) that can be mounted onto a vintage 1/4-20 screw tripod head. I can't seem to find anything using Google nor searching on B&H as well. Does such an animal exist?

I have a vintage Welt tripod that is very sturdy and in great shape, but I would like to make mounting and un-mounting the camera a bit less tedious. Thanks for any help y'all can provide.

Stan

I've used the Manfrotto pair on all my tripods. There are also third party products at lower cost.

https://smile.amazon.com/Manfrotto-Connect-Adapter-200PL-14-Release/dp/B01H2CGS4U/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1514635080&sr=8-7&keywords=manfrotto+quick+release

Howard5252 Loc: New York / Florida (now)

A ball head would screw on to your tripod and you could go from there to plates and clamps. Stay with Arca Swiss; there are many plates that look like Arca Swiss but have slightly different widths. If you get a screw type clamp, you probably won't have a problem tightening a non-Arca plate BUT if you opt for a lever type clamp, you most likely will have trouble.

rmalarz Loc: Tempe, Arizona

Arca-Swiss, the best way to go.
Tripod mount - https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/342302-REG/Arca_Swiss_802010_Quick_Release_with_Flip_lock.html
Camera plate - https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/391058-REG/Arca_Swiss_802208_Square_Camera_Plate_1_4.html
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StanMac wrote:

I'm hoping someone can point me to a source for a quick release assembly (plate and camera mount insert) that can be mounted onto a vintage 1/4-20 screw tripod head. I can't seem to find anything using Google nor searching on B&H as well. Does such an animal exist?

I have a vintage Welt tripod that is very sturdy and in great shape, but I would like to make mounting and un-mounting the camera a bit less tedious. Thanks for any help y'all can provide.

Stan

bsprague Loc: Lacey, WA, USA

jerryc41 wrote:

I've used the Manfrotto pair on all my tripods. There are also third party products at lower cost.

https://smile.amazon.com/Manfrotto-Connect-Adapter-200PL-14-Release/dp/B01H2CGS4U/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1514635080&sr=8-7&keywords=manfrotto+quick+release

B&H has the same for a couple bucks cheaper:

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/554141-REG/Manfrotto_323_323_RC2_System_Quick.html

cjc2 Loc: Hellertown PA

Bill_de wrote:

Any of the new ones should work. You may need a 5/16 - 1/4 inch adapter.

Check 'Really Right Stuff'

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This is EXACTLY the way I would go! Best of luck. Happy New Year to ALL!