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Arca-Swiss Monoball Z-1
Jun 12, 2013 18:51:15 #
flippo
Loc: Washington, DC
Is the Arca-Swiss Monoball Z1 with Quick release compatible with a Manfrotto 496RC2 or will I need an attachment?
Jun 12, 2013 18:53:17 #
Not sure what you mean by "compatible". They are both ball heads, but have very different quick release mechanisms.
Jun 12, 2013 18:55:06 #
flippo
Loc: Washington, DC
Sorry, the Manfrotto came with a ballhead that I would like to replace with the Arca-Swiss
Jun 12, 2013 19:46:30 #
If you are talking about your legs, then yes, they are compatible with either head. The tripod legs today almost all come with a standard 3/8" thread mount, as do all quality heads making them all interchangeable. It sounds like you have a Manfrotto tripod with a Manfrotto 496RC2 head on them. You have not said what legs you are using though. Simply remove that head and install the Arca head in its place.
Jun 12, 2013 19:50:01 #
flippo
Loc: Washington, DC
I'm sorry but I did not adequately state my problem. I have a Manfrotto 190L tripod that came with a 496RC2 ballhead. I would like to replace it with the Arca-Swiss Monoball Z-1. The Arca-Swiss does not seem to be the same size and I wonder if some sort of attachment is necessary.
Jun 12, 2013 19:52:23 #
Jun 12, 2013 20:01:22 #
flippo wrote:
I'm sorry but I did not adequately state my problem. I have a Manfrotto 190L tripod that came with a 496RC2 ballhead. I would like to replace it with the Arca-Swiss Monoball Z-1. The Arca-Swiss does not seem to be the same size and I wonder if some sort of attachment is necessary.
The bases of the heads are a different diameter, but will exchange. I question the reasoning behind putting the Heavy Arca Swiss head on such a light tripod though, its a bit of overkill. That head is rated at 132 pounds and the legs are rated at 11 pounds.
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Jun 12, 2013 20:59:30 #
flippo
Loc: Washington, DC
I agree. I'm awaiting a better tripod to go with a 70-200 lens that I ordered. The Arca-Swiss was delivered first and I wanted to try it out.
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