On Mon, Sep 30, 2013 at 04:58:05PM -0500, Darren Addy wrote: > I'm finally getting down to shopping for a good tripod head/ball head > and QR system. > I've pretty much made up my mind that I'm going to get the Arca-Swiss > P0, but I'm not wild about their Slidefix system (or getting locked > into it). I would rather go with something a little more universal > (like the "classic" Arca Swiss mounts). > > I believe that if I get the Arca-Swiss P0 without the Slidefix and > just the 1/4" stud, then I can put just about anybody's clamp on it. > > So I'm looking for a little input from those of you who are using a > Quick Release system. What do you like, and why? Anybody have any > opinions on the knock-offs available on eBay, etc.? Also, do you like > a lever clamp system or the more traditional screw clamp?
I just went through this game myself, converting from RC2 to arca-swiss. I ended up going with an Induro BH3, figuring that the top of the line Induro may not be as good as the top of the line Arca-swiss, RRS etc. but the $200 Induro is probably better than the $200 Arca-swiss etc. Overall, I'm pleased with it. It is a huge improvement in performance over my previous tripod mounts. There are several systems out there that are compatible with both arca-swiss and RC2. I like this concept because if I'm out shooting with friends, and need to borrow a tripod, I have a lot better chance of it fitting. I got the Custom SRC mini. One of their larger ones interfered with the battery door on the K-5. http://www.customslr.com/products/m-plate-mini https://peakdesignltd.com/plates/ I was also able to find an inexpensive arca-swiss clamp plate and replace the RC2 clamp plate on the head that I use on my monopod. I wasn't looking for maximum stability there, and it made it easier to have the same mount system on my monopod and my tripod. I think I posted some reviews and details, so a search of the archives might find them. -- Larry Colen [email protected] http://red4est.com/lrc -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
