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The SMARTFLEX L-PLATE has not been propagated as a MF panohead tool .@jotloob - what benefits did you find using the Smartflex for this compared to a regular pan head?
Hi, Ken Thank you for your suggestion I will ask if I can buy this original reducer bushing from Phase One.The last I heard was that Phase One DF users need to use the reducer bushing, generally included with the camera, and a tiny part you lost in some drawer a long time ago.
I'd rather use the larger 3/8". At the very least, *hint* the folks at Smart Flex L-Plate should include this rather nominal cost 1/4" reducer bushing in the package.
ken
There are two ways of mounting the camera to the Smart Flex Plate.The only problem I have with it is when I use the EM release cable, it is a tight fit.
:ROTFL::ROTFL::ROTFL: lovely .. . . .
While it is true that residents of Dante's Inferno often have one or two of everything (3 or more if you're Graham or Guy) it doesn't necessarily mean we can find those tiny bits and pieces immediately in the storage cabinet... :ROTFL:
Hi DonI'm curious why when this was designed to decide to go with the smaller mounting screw instead of the original larger and in my opinion much safer 3/8"?
Don
Hi, Graham,All well and good in theory but their own (and RRS) L brackets all have 3/8ths screws on them. If you've used one of these previously then you end up having to find the reducing bushing for the mount.
I too had to hunt down a reducing bushing that fits in to the DF that I have as I had the RRS L plate on it before.
I do appreciate the option of fitting a base plate with a larger contact area for the head clamp than the small square mounts on the RRS and Phase One plates.