Ahh that would explain a lot. Just got the email, here's the link for anyone interested:
http://www.reallyrightstuff.com/mar...ail&utm_term=0_53e265c1c7-20fe311c09-14664975
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The great tripod & head thread!
- Thread starter danlindberg
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Frankly
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Here's the new Mark II Really Right Stuff TVC-24L. I've had the earlier 24L and 34L and this isn't much different except the leg locks are supposed to be easier to clean. It has some 1/4-20 sockets so you could mount other gadgets off the side of the apex (like an iPhone mount for tethering). And the leg shape allows you to switch to a smaller apex to reduce the folded size and weight (but I prefer having a column for portraiture)(set it for the shortest person, raise it quickly for the taller ones, in theory).
It's also got room for a QD socket so you can use your Magpul strap off your modern sporting rifle. I'm think of adding male QDs on the side of my pack (thread into the ski straps) so I can quickly click the tripod onto the pack, no fuss no muss.
I'm selling my 300/2.8 in favor of the 300/4pf so my largest lens is only 9" long, so I think this should handle all of my photo needs for the future.
Truth is I really like having the multitool mounted in the column, it's slick.
Those Rockclaw feet are the best yet. I should find rubber furniture caps for the occasional nice floor situation.
And it holds a $50 plastic screwdriver in the column!
Anyway amongst this crowd it's like bragging about my new Corvette at a Ferrari convention but I like RRS.
It's also got room for a QD socket so you can use your Magpul strap off your modern sporting rifle. I'm think of adding male QDs on the side of my pack (thread into the ski straps) so I can quickly click the tripod onto the pack, no fuss no muss.
I'm selling my 300/2.8 in favor of the 300/4pf so my largest lens is only 9" long, so I think this should handle all of my photo needs for the future.
Truth is I really like having the multitool mounted in the column, it's slick.
Those Rockclaw feet are the best yet. I should find rubber furniture caps for the occasional nice floor situation.
And it holds a $50 plastic screwdriver in the column!
Anyway amongst this crowd it's like bragging about my new Corvette at a Ferrari convention but I like RRS.
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Pemihan
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I have the original 24L and almost exclusively use it with the RRS spikes but miss some rubber caps to put on the as you do with the rockclaw fees. I asked RRS if they would consider to make those as I feel there should be a market for it. The reply was that the tripods comes with rubber feet and I could just switch over when needed. Of course that's true but it would be much less of a hassle to just put rubber caps on the spikes. Maybe I should just get some 3D printed!
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Frankly
New member
It would be ironic to start a small business to supplement their products since that is how they started... by making the camera plates that Arca-Swiss was too snobbish to get around to doing.
But yes, I prefer to Loctite my feet onto the tripod since it is easy to overlook whether they are still tight every time you go out. Having some inexpensive "slippers" would be nice. With the RockClaw design I think something off the hardware store shelf may work and that is good since the sharp edges will cut through.
For the Spikes, which I have also owned, perhaps the rubber tips for canes and hiking poles would work?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/12-Reinfor...080196&hash=item1cab9899dc:g:0QUAAOSwR29ZEexG
However I know you need to justify the 3D printer and zealots would pay $50 for them ;-)
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This is a bit off-topic in terms of tripod legs, but I wanted to share this info:
Hejnarphoto now has a new clamp that has a non-threaded center hole for a 3/8-16 screw. I asked him to make one at the beginning of this year, and a few days ago, he alerted me that the new clamp is now available in his store. This clamp is great for the FLM ball heads that have a 3/8 internal thread. You might find some other uses for it as well.
This means, that if you have a head with a 3/8-16 female thread, like an FLM Ball Head, for example, you can now screw the clamp directly onto/into the head with a 3/8-16 screw, from the top down, INSTEAD of spinning a clamp onto a 3/8-16 stud that you have sticking out of the ball head, and using loctite, etc.
To prevent the clamp from twisting, I use rubber cork washers, but you could also just use some red loctite on the screw to make it completely permanent.
I don't work for Hejnarphoto, but I sure buy a lot of this stuff. The clamp can be found here: 2.375 Inch Jaw Length with 3/8-16 screw mount
Hejnarphoto now has a new clamp that has a non-threaded center hole for a 3/8-16 screw. I asked him to make one at the beginning of this year, and a few days ago, he alerted me that the new clamp is now available in his store. This clamp is great for the FLM ball heads that have a 3/8 internal thread. You might find some other uses for it as well.
This means, that if you have a head with a 3/8-16 female thread, like an FLM Ball Head, for example, you can now screw the clamp directly onto/into the head with a 3/8-16 screw, from the top down, INSTEAD of spinning a clamp onto a 3/8-16 stud that you have sticking out of the ball head, and using loctite, etc.
To prevent the clamp from twisting, I use rubber cork washers, but you could also just use some red loctite on the screw to make it completely permanent.
I don't work for Hejnarphoto, but I sure buy a lot of this stuff. The clamp can be found here: 2.375 Inch Jaw Length with 3/8-16 screw mount
Pemihan
Well-known member
Thanks for the link, that might just work - but you're right, that would make my justification for getting a 3D printer less valid :loco::loco::loco:
kdphotography
Well-known member
Let me know when you get your new 3D printer.
I'll take three of those rock claw rubber caps, please.
:ROTFL:
I'll take three of those rock claw rubber caps, please.
:ROTFL:
Pemihan
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Sure thing Ken, that would be $79.95 plus tax and shipping
Anyone else? I'm taking pre-orders (payed up front of course)
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GrahamWelland
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Oh the Arca L60 will make it into my bag some day. I even set aside a spot for it in my new camera bagJohn
Aren't you glad that I couldn’t make it last week with my truck load of gear and gadgets?
The Alpa/Novoflex legs and Arca G60 make a nice combo too btw
Almost pulled the trigger on one at CI when I ordered the head and legs but decided I’ve treated myself enough lately. My wife did just remind me that Father’s Day is next week though.....
usm
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Re: The great tripod & head thread
Hi there,
I have an Arca p0 hybrid on Novoflex Triopod. Well, it dropped and landed on one of the two knobs. Now, it is very hard to turn the knob. Maybe the Spindel is bent?
I am traveling, so I can’t send it to Arca.
Any suggestions? Thanks.
Hi there,
I have an Arca p0 hybrid on Novoflex Triopod. Well, it dropped and landed on one of the two knobs. Now, it is very hard to turn the knob. Maybe the Spindel is bent?
I am traveling, so I can’t send it to Arca.
Any suggestions? Thanks.
No, we missed you and there were plenty of bad influences surrounding me in any case! Let's just say that I returned home with a bad case of GAS.John
Aren't you glad that I couldn’t make it last week with my truck load of gear and gadgets?
Yes this is the current object of my gear desire after using the L60 on top of my RRS 3-series legs w/leveling base last week. In fact the Cube may not make it out of the house after this, certainly not when venturing very far from the car. I think that the Alpa Triobal that Todd recently acquired would be pretty sweet. Help.
John
Abstraction
Well-known member
Just to bring this great discussion down to earth a bit, has anyone tried the Benro geared head? What are your impressions? How does it stack up against Manfrotto 405?
dchew
Well-known member
No experience with either. Just looking at the web specs, the Monfrotto is almost twice the weight as the Benro and doesn’t use AS plates (at over 3lbs it’s heavier than the Cube).
Dave
Godfrey
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LOL!
I've been saying for some time that I was going to downsize my gear, but I think I went a little too far this time:
Feisol T-15 Carbon Fiber Tabletop Tripod (17.5 lb load rating!)
Sirui ball and pan head
ReallyRightStuff iPhone mount
Apple iPhone 8 Plus
Sirui ball and pan head
ReallyRightStuff iPhone mount
Apple iPhone 8 Plus
First shot:
(Yes, I still have my other tripods and A-S Monoball and Hybrid P0 ...
)G
As a ballhead the P0 hybrid provides a greater range of movement, but is taller and somewhat less stable compared to the L60.
The L60 is limited to +/- 10 degrees of tilt along each axis. The Triobal's leveling base can compensate for this to some limited extent, but overall tilt movements are still somewhat limited.
I would say that using the P0 obviates the main advantage of the Triobal's leveling base, as the leveling function is basically built into the head itself.
From my own experience in using the L60 on top of a Really Right Stuff leveling base, this is a great solution that combines a pretty good range of movement with rock-solid stability in a compact package. YMMV, of course.
Hope this helps.
John
The L60 is limited to +/- 10 degrees of tilt along each axis. The Triobal's leveling base can compensate for this to some limited extent, but overall tilt movements are still somewhat limited.
I would say that using the P0 obviates the main advantage of the Triobal's leveling base, as the leveling function is basically built into the head itself.
From my own experience in using the L60 on top of a Really Right Stuff leveling base, this is a great solution that combines a pretty good range of movement with rock-solid stability in a compact package. YMMV, of course.
Hope this helps.
John