Wow great tip. I also used a hakuba (look a like) and never liked it. Currently I have a Z1p strap attached to the Hakuba base plate. I don't trust the cheap plastic base plate. The manfrotto base plate is what I need. Does the manfrotto base plate include a tripod thread on the bottom. I would like to attach a table top or monopod. My current handstrap is a little large and pressing the shutter release on the istD is a little difficult. This handstrap look smaller.
Toine On 3/29/07, Godfrey DiGiorgi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I've been using a Hakuba Camera Grip LH with all my cameras for > several years now, I like a grip more than a neckstrap. But it's a > bit of a PITA when I use a tripod as I have to remove the base unit > and fit the tripod QR adapter plate in its place. I also have to > loosen it and swing it out of the way when it's time to change the > battery. > > I've thought for some time to have a machinist friend make me base > plates for the hand strap that would also incorporate an Arca-Swiss > and a Manfrotto RC2 adapter plate, and clear the battery door. > Thought there might be a market for such a little custom specialty > bit. It would take some time and money to prototype them which is why > I have procrastinated on getting to it. ;-) > > Well, the other day on DPReview.com, someone mentioned a product like > this already in the market called the Camdapter ... > http://www.camdapter.com/ > > Since he didn't list the Pentax K10D, I took some dimensions and sent > a note to the person running Camdapter, James Garavuso. He emailed > back promptly and told me that both the Manfrotto RC2 and Arca-Swiss > adapters would fit and clear the battery door, for both K10D and K10D > with battery grip in place. I ordered the Manfrotto adapter and a strap. > > They arrived today. The machining work on the adapter is nicely done, > and it fits well as stated. It clears the battery door and is thinner > than the Hakuba grip adapter, the camera sits more stably on a table > with it. It snaps cleanly into all my Manfrotto RC2 equipped tripod > clamps. The leather grip is very nicely made and feels great. The > adapter is supplied with a nicely finished securing allen-head bolt > and allen key too. And you can fit a neck strap from a lug on the > opposite side of the adapter and camera, enabling you to have both as > desired. > > Not cheap ... adapter and strap were about $65 ... but if you use a > hand strap and a tripod as much as I do this is a very convenient > accessory that works and saves time. And is nicely made as well. > > Godfrey > www.gdgphoto.com > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > [email protected] > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
