I've got a no-name plate for the Manfrotto that has a pop-up stud on the
front
that will keep the camera from swiveling when mounted sideways.
I'll see if I can find its origin.
On Fri, Feb 25, 2011 at 9:36 AM, Walters, Martin <
Martin.Walters@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> I have the basic (old version) Manfrotto swivel head for my monopod, but
> no QR. The fix, which I may do some day, is to add an Arca style QR
> clamp to it (a mounting kit used to be offered by RRS). Then you can use
> a QR plate with a build in ledge to stop the camera rotating on the
> mounting screw.
>
> At least, that's the theory. I may not work with your version of the
> head, though.
>
> Also see this URL:
> http://www.kirkphoto.com/Manfrotto_234_Swivel_tilt_head_with_Kirk_Quick_
> Release.html
>
> Martin
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Chuck Norcutt [mailto:chucknorcutt@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]
> Sent: Friday, February 25, 2011 9:18 AM
> To: Olympus mail list
> Subject: [OM] QR plate recommendation
>
> Recently I was out with the 5D mounted on my Manfrotto monopod with
> 234RC QR tilt/swivel head like this:
> <http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/554098-REG/Manfrotto_234RC_234RC_
> Swivel_Tilt_Head_for.html>
>
> I have this head because it uses the same QR plate as my main tripod.
> Normally it's fine but I'm getting increasingly frustrated by the QR
> plate's inability to keep the camera/lens from drooping down when tilted
> for portrait orientation. My big and heavy 80-200/2.8 isn't much of a
> problem since it has it's own tripod mount and keeps camera and lens
> pretty well balanced. But the 28-80/2.8 is very unbalanced and even the
> much shorter and lighter Tamron 24-135 can be problematic.
>
> I suppose if I tilted the camera in the opposite direction it would tend
> to tighten the camera rather than coming loose but that's just the way
> I've always worked... maybe a function of being left handed. Anyhow,
> I'm looking for a solution that doesn't cost me an arm and a leg. :-)
>
> Chuck Norcutt
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