Swapping ball heads and Gimbals on a Tripod: I just saw a video by Steve Perry . It showed him using a RRS unit with a clamp on the tripod/monopod and a "fitting" on the ballhead that...

Hammer Loc: London UK

I just saw a video by Steve Perry . It showed him using a RRS unit with a clamp on the tripod/monopod and a "fitting" on the ballhead that allowed rapid swapping . The RRS product codes are : B2-LR-11 & TH-DVTR-40.

The costs made my eyes water a bit . So just wonder if any of you Hoggers out there have used these and are aware of any cheaper alternatives?

queencitysanta Loc: Charlotte, North Carolina

Check with Carter at Carter's Camera corner https://www.google.com/search?q=carter%27s+camera+cottage&oq=carter%27s&aqs=chrome.1.69i57j69i59j0l4.13502j0j8&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8

Larryshuman

When you are a multiple millionaire costs are no issue after all he has 70 spots on his Costa Rico trips and that brought in over $300,000. Don't get me wrong, I think he is probably one of the best presenters and writers on the internet, I have both of his ebooks. Just look at the new Nikon equipment he buys. You have to be rich to afford those credit card payments.

leftj Loc: Texas

Larryshuman wrote:

When you are a multiple millionaire costs are no issue after all he has 70 spots on his Costa Rico trips and that brought in over $300,000. Don't get me wrong, I think he is probably one of the best presenters and writers on the internet, I have both of his ebooks. Just look at the new Nikon equipment he buys. You have to be rich to afford those credit card payments.

So why go on a rant just because someone loves what he does and is successful at it?

fotobyferg

Photography can make you a multimillionaire?
Where have I been...

mborn Loc: Massachusetts

Hammer wrote:

I just saw a video by Steve Perry . It showed him using a RRS unit with a clamp on the tripod/monopod and a "fitting" on the ballhead that allowed rapid swapping . The RRS product codes are : B2-LR-11 & TH-DVTR-40.

The costs made my eyes water a bit . So just wonder if any of you Hoggers out there have used these and are aware of any cheaper alternatives?

RRS products yes are not cheap but well built and last.

MT Shooter Loc: Montana

Hammer wrote:

I just saw a video by Steve Perry . It showed him using a RRS unit with a clamp on the tripod/monopod and a "fitting" on the ballhead that allowed rapid swapping . The RRS product codes are : B2-LR-11 & TH-DVTR-40.

The costs made my eyes water a bit . So just wonder if any of you Hoggers out there have used these and are aware of any cheaper alternatives?

Look at the Nest NT-404CT tripod. It is specifically designed for this purpose with the Systematic interchangeable head mounts. Change your tripod heads in less than 10 seconds. And its the most stable carbon fiber tripod on the market and LESS THAN HALF THE PRICE of RRS tripods!

mikeroetex Loc: Lafayette, LA

Hammer wrote:

I just saw a video by Steve Perry . It showed him using a RRS unit with a clamp on the tripod/monopod and a "fitting" on the ballhead that allowed rapid swapping . The RRS product codes are : B2-LR-11 & TH-DVTR-40.

The costs made my eyes water a bit . So just wonder if any of you Hoggers out there have used these and are aware of any cheaper alternatives?

This ought to do ya
https://www.ebay.com/itm/50mm-Lever-Release-Clamp-B2-LR-II-Quick-release-Clamp-only-for-RRS-FC-50LR/132523758244?hash=item1edb0812a4:g:8TcAAOSwmcZbauhL

Kmgw9v Loc: Miami, Florida

leftj wrote:

So why go on a rant just because someone loves what he does and is successful at it?

That was not a "rant".

fotobyferg

I checked out the link posted above.....

https://www.cameracottage.com/apps/webstore/products/show/6103393

Who knew, lol!

leftj Loc: Texas

Kmgw9v wrote:

That was not a "rant".

It sure was.

Hammer Loc: London UK

Now you're talking !!!!!

DaveO Loc: Northeast CT

Hammer wrote:

I just saw a video by Steve Perry . It showed him using a RRS unit with a clamp on the tripod/monopod and a "fitting" on the ballhead that allowed rapid swapping . The RRS product codes are : B2-LR-11 & TH-DVTR-40.

The costs made my eyes water a bit . So just wonder if any of you Hoggers out there have used these and are aware of any cheaper alternatives?

I have been using this exact set up, plus a TH-DVTR-55 on a BH-55 ball head, for over a year. Very stable, durable and useful for changing heads or quickly separating for easy storage when on the go or moving a head from mono to tripod. I would do it again without hesitation.

FreddB Loc: PA - Delaware County

Larryshuman wrote:

When you are a multiple millionaire costs are no issue after all he has 70 spots on his Costa Rico trips and that brought in over $300,000. Don't get me wrong, I think he is probably one of the best presenters and writers on the internet, I have both of his ebooks. Just look at the new Nikon equipment he buys. You have to be rich to afford those credit card payments.

$300,000 just might cover the cost of his gear - it is a business expense. Don't know who said it first, but, "you have to spend money to make money."

DaveO Loc: Northeast CT

Great contributions to the thread.