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The great tripod & head thread!

Pemihan

Well-known member
I think the best way to mount it directly onto the leveling base is to get an RRS clamp with a 3/8 thread (B2-LR-II) and put that on the base of the tripod and then get the TH-DVTL-40 dovetail which will lounge on the bottom of the L60. Then it's a simple clamp on/clamp off procedure to mount, dismount the L60.
Of course - I forgot about the Graham Welland tripod/head quick release clamp option even though I already have it on my RRS 24L!
 

jotloob

Subscriber Member
I think the best way to mount it directly onto the leveling base is to get an RRS clamp with a 3/8 thread (B2-LR-II) and put that on the base of the tripod and then get the TH-DVTL-40 dovetail which will lounge on the bottom of the L60. Then it's a simple clamp on/clamp off procedure to mount, dismount the L60.

To mount it to an RRS ball head you only need the TH-DVTL-40 dovetail plate.
That is exactly what I have done and what was recommended by Ken (kdphotography) earlier in this thread . It is a great solution , which I have for the L60 and also for the CUBE C1 .
 

dchew

Well-known member
One note: depending on how your panning base lever is oriented, you might have to pay attention to how you position the L60 on your RRS leveling head. Since that lever rotates around with the head, you need to center the head on the leveling base. It fits, but just barely.



Dave
 

dchew

Well-known member
Dave, did that L60 require any assembly?

:toocool:

:ROTFL:
Do you really think I'd just leave it alone?? Everything needs a bit of customization!

It now has the RRS quick release clamp from my BH-40. But in my defense, E.J. did something similar before I did, so I'm not that crazy. :cool:

However, I do have a bone to pick with E.J., who highlighted how easy the task was: Where do you buy your tools? Mine are not quite tough enough for the job:


Note: the image above shows just how bad a photographer I am with an autofocus camera in my hands...:loco:

Dave
 

kdphotography

Well-known member
Add RRS bottom plate. Done. :thumbup:
Someone needs to write in to Joe at RRS and tell him to change the RRS Dovetail plate code. The "TH" in the current code should really be "GW" for an essential part in the Graham Welland Tripod Head Quick Release System. :thumbup:

See, http://www.reallyrightstuff.com/TH-DVTL-40-Round-Dovetail-Plate

;)

p.s. I finally did decide to also add the Graham Welland release system to my new L60 and Novoflex Tripod combo. Convenience won out over the nominal increase in weight by adding the dovetail and apex base clamp.
 

Pemihan

Well-known member
At some point I heard rumors that RRS was working on a cube like geared head. Maybe it was just that - a rumor and nothing else, but does anyone happen to know more on that?
 

GrahamWelland

Subscriber & Workshop Member
Do you really think I'd just leave it alone?? Everything needs a bit of customization!

It now has the RRS quick release clamp from my BH-40. But in my defense, E.J. did something similar before I did, so I'm not that crazy. :cool:

However, I do have a bone to pick with E.J., who highlighted how easy the task was: Where do you buy your tools? Mine are not quite tough enough for the job:


Note: the image above shows just how bad a photographer I am with an autofocus camera in my hands...:loco:

Dave
erm, do you have a vice-like grip or just how long of an extension tube did you use to torque that hex key? :bugeyes:
 

jng

Well-known member
erm, do you have a vice-like grip or just how long of an extension tube did you use to torque that hex key? :bugeyes:
Funny you should ask. Have you seen Dave's wingspan? Next time you get a flat tire and can't loosen the lug nuts to get the wheel off, you should give him a call. :LOL:
 

dchew

Well-known member
erm, do you have a vice-like grip or just how long of an extension tube did you use to torque that hex key? :bugeyes:
Looks more impressive than it is. Only a 3mm hex key. But the trick is gloves so it doesn't leave a permanent imprint on your palm. :thumbup:

And, John pre-loosened those lug nuts. :p

Dave
 

sog1927

Member
Head recommendations for RRS TQC-14?

Just got one of these as a travel tripod for the X1D. Any suggestions for an appropriately-sized head?

Steve
 

jng

Well-known member
Re: Head recommendations for RRS TQC-14?

Just got one of these as a travel tripod for the X1D. Any suggestions for an appropriately-sized head?

Steve
The Arca Swiss L60 "mini-cube" is a nice fit, provided you're OK with limited movements (+/- 10 degrees in each direction). Otherwise the RRS BH-30 is the ballhead that's designed to go with the TQC-14. PM me if you're interested in the latter - mine is sitting in the closet since I acquired the mini-cube.

John
 

kdphotography

Well-known member
Ken,
....

Re: Triobal vs. TVC-24 - interesting that you find the latter to be a more stable platform. Do tell. And this may be a first for you - dis-enabling a gratuitous photo gear purchase!

John

I missed this. My comment is with regard to the smaller Novoflex Triobal and L60 combination (not the large Novoflex tripods) that I use. The RRS TVC-24 is more stable as a platform simply because the base apex of the tripod or shoulders are broader and provide a wider stance for the tripod legs over the Novoflex. The legs are also heavier/bigger, in particular, comparing the smallest leg extensions. That being said, the advantages provided by the Novoflex Triobal as a travel tripod (smaller apex folds more compactly) outweigh the TVC-24 combination, especially considering the Triobal's nifty built in leveling base versus added weight and height of adding a RRS leveling base to the bottom of the L60. When used with a moderate sized camera system such as the Fuji GFX or Hassy X1D, the slight stability advantages of the TVC-24 over the Novoflex are minimal.

In other words, you're not off the hook. You must have at minimum (that's what you tell your spouse) the Novoflex Triobal and L60, the TVC 2 series, and a TVC 3 series. And Cube. :thumbup:

ken
 

jng

Well-known member
Thanks, Ken. I think. I will stick with my (un)holy trinity of TVC-33, TVC-24 and TQC-14 for now, as Dante has my ear for some other (more serious) mischief at the moment. :cool:

John
 

sog1927

Member
Re: Head recommendations for RRS TQC-14?

The Arca Swiss L60 "mini-cube" is a nice fit, provided you're OK with limited movements (+/- 10 degrees in each direction). Otherwise the RRS BH-30 is the ballhead that's designed to go with the TQC-14. PM me if you're interested in the latter - mine is sitting in the closet since I acquired the mini-cube.

John
Thanks, John - I've definitely been thinking about the BH-30. I am curious about whether the p0 works on the TQC-14 or if its movement is restricted by the column release mechanism. Does anybody use that combination?

Steve
 

beano_z

Active member
I'll never be able to touch Dan Lindberg when it comes to tripod porn, but that won't stop me from trying!

Recently put together double rig for shooting film and digital at the same time, the beauty is that I can use the same lenses in different combinations to match the FoV roughly between the two formats.

ALPA Double Rig Front And Back 0001 Small Marked - 22-Jul-2018.jpg
 
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