Hello everyone,
I am quite new to this forum, but feel the need to post a question that one of you may be able to answer. I recently upgraded my tripod/head combination and bought a Gitzo with an Arca Swiss Z1+ with the flip lock clamp. I am very happy with the Gitzo and the Z1+, but very unhappy with the flip lock clamp.
The flip lock have two steps where you have to release the flip lock to open it fully. I can live with the first, but no. two step is a PITA. You have to "Using your thumbnail, catch and slide the exposed silver worm gear inside the lever,
toward the end of the lever." - almost impossible if you are outside and wearing gloves.
Does anyone of you experts know of a way to safely disengage this silver worm gear???. Or do i have to invest in a standard clamp...
Best regards
Per J.
I am quite new to this forum, but feel the need to post a question that one of you may be able to answer. I recently upgraded my tripod/head combination and bought a Gitzo with an Arca Swiss Z1+ with the flip lock clamp. I am very happy with the Gitzo and the Z1+, but very unhappy with the flip lock clamp.
The flip lock have two steps where you have to release the flip lock to open it fully. I can live with the first, but no. two step is a PITA. You have to "Using your thumbnail, catch and slide the exposed silver worm gear inside the lever,
toward the end of the lever." - almost impossible if you are outside and wearing gloves.
Does anyone of you experts know of a way to safely disengage this silver worm gear???. Or do i have to invest in a standard clamp...
Best regards
Per J.