I’ve never dropped a camera from having the plate come free, or had one
slide out of a clamp. Just pay attention and it won’t happen.
I agree with Godders on the A-S system - I've been using them for over 20
years with no issues.
Kenneth Waller
http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller
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From: "Godfrey DiGiorgi" <godfreydigio...@me.com>
Subject: Re: Ball Head Question
Most of the better A-S plates have limit stops that screw on and can be
removed. I always remove them ... I find they get in my way.
Most of mine use a hex wrench to snug them, but some have a coin slot and
some have a folding wing nut. I prefer the hex: it’s the most secure.
I’ve never dropped a camera from having the plate come free, or had one
slide out of a clamp. Just pay attention and it won’t happen.
G
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No matter where you go, go there on a Guzzi.
On Aug 27, 2018, at 3:54 PM, Mark C <pdml-m...@charter.net> wrote:
That's an interesting video and it touches on some of the concerns I had
with the AS plate system, namely whether it has a safety catch that would
prevent accidental detachment. But I watched some videos of the AS system
and it seems that some of the heads - or maybe its a factor of the
plate - have a safety catch the keeps a loose plate from falling off the
head. Having to use a hex tool instead of a d-ring / wing nut type
tightening setup was also a concern for me, but it looks like there are
AS plates with d-ring type tighteners. It seems that in terms of variety
of plates available, the AS system offers a lot of options. I didn't know
about the many accessories that you can get that can also mount on AS
plates - like macro flash brackets - that look pretty interesting. I'm
going to visit the local camera shop this afternoon and try some things
out first hand.
Mark
On 8/26/2018 5:14 PM, Henk Terhell wrote:
I realize the AS system is getting far more popular these days than the
Manfrotto system.
But I struggled with it in the field and felt unsecure about dropping my
camera.
Then I decided to stay only with Manfrotto system influenced after
seeing Northrup's YouTube video on travel tripods, discussing quick
release plates:
https://youtu.be/p37OLkOSN70
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