Re: Adapters from other QR's to Arca Swiss?

[Ken Waller]

I believe mine was even earlier than what is shown.

Kenneth Waller
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From: "Igor PDML-StR" <pdml...@komkon.org>

Subject: Re: Adapters from other QR's to Arca Swiss?




I found that apparently, Kirk used to make an "adapter QR clamp"
that essentially had a QR plate for Manfrotto style QR's.
There was one for RC2, and one for RC5 (that's what I am looking for):
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist.jsp=details==699937=REG=y

All those are discontinued, and I assume that the adapter mentioned by Ken 
is the replacement.


Igor


On Mon, 10 Apr 2017, Igor PDML-StR wrote:



I wonder if there are any "adapters" that would have the bottom as a QR 
plate for one of the Manfrotto heads, and on top would be a clamp 
accepting Arca Swiss plates?


I am particularly interested in RC5 but I am curious if these type of 
beasts exist at all.


Note, I am not looking for  "dual" plates. (I believe I've seen
such for RC2 + Arca Swiss...)

Igor



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Re: Adapters from other QR's to Arca Swiss?

[Ken Waller]

Igor, its similar in concept to what I have but mine is probably 15 years 
old.


Kenneth Waller
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From: "Igor PDML-StR" <pdml...@komkon.org>

Subject: Re: Adapters from other QR's to Arca Swiss?




Ken,

Is it this one?
https://www.kirkphoto.com/universal-quick-release-adapter-with-quick-release-clamp.html

Actually, this video clearly describes a few possible modes of attaching 
that block to the "other" QR plate (that long one seems to be RC5, - the 
one I was looking to adapt): https://vimeo.com/173042914
It becomes clear how the issue of twisting between the "original" QR plate 
and the Kirk block is addressed in a couple of different ways.

This PDF has the same information for those who don't like videos:
https://www.kirkphoto.com/index.php/amfile/file/download/file_id/126/


That's the solution I was looking for!
Thanks a lot, Ken!
And thank you, Paul and Larry for contributing some useful information!


Now, I am looking for the next possible step:
This Kirk piece is $100. I am wondering if there is a Chinese knock-off
at a lower price.
This type of clamp is 5 times cheaper:
https://www.amazon.com/Skeleton-Desmond-Lightweight-Adapter-Compatible/dp/B00EIQNBXA/
But I have doubts it would be possible to avoid the twist between this 
clamp and the RC5 plate.


Thanks,

Igor


 Ken Waller Tue, 11 Apr 2017 11:23:16 -0700 wrote:

I purchased it awhile back from Kirk.

Kenneth Waller
http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller


- Original Message - From: "Igor PDML-StR" <pdml...@komkon.org>

Subject: Re: Adapters from other QR's to Arca Swiss?




Ken,

Is that block commercially available or you made it yourself?
If it is sold somewhere, - would you mind pointing to it?

Thank you,

Igor


Ken Waller Tue, 11 Apr 2017 08:36:11 -0700 wrote:

Igor,

The block between the Bogen clamp and the A/S receiver fits snugly into a 
wide depression in the bottom of the Kirk A/S receiver thus no rotation 
as the block is retained in the Bogen clamp just like the Bogen plate.



The aluminum block has a trapizoidal cross section, about 1/2" high by 
approx 2" long and wide enough the be securely captured in the Bogen 
clamp.


HTH


-Original Message-

From: Igor PDML-StR <pdml...@komkon.org>
Subject: Re: Adapters from other QR's to Arca Swiss?


Ken,

Thank you for this suggestion.
I think that might be a reasonable solution for my needs.
So, basically, it is an Arca-Swiss clamp that can be bolted to
the desired Bogen/Manfrotto QR (RC5 in my case).
In you case you have an extra aluminum block, but I wonder if it can be 
avoided.


In the simplest case, that "bolting" can be done if that clamp has a 
3/8" or 1/4" female thread in it, and, preferably, a whole for the  pin 
in my case -- to avoid any extra rotation on the said screw.


Since there are A-S clamps that mount directly onto a monopod or 
heads, -

they obviously do have one of such holes.
So, the question now is: Is there a hole as well, - to avoid the 
rotation of this clamp on the RC5 plate?


I am looking at the clamps, e.g. from RRS:
http://www.reallyrightstuff.com/QR-clamps
One of the "mounting styles", with the threaded center hole is what I'd 
need. I don't think there would be a hole for the pin (I don't see it 
being mentioned). So, I wonder, how is such a clamp is secured against

rotation on a threaded stud?
Any ideas/suggestions?

Just in case, to help visualizing, RC5 plate looks like this:
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1072985-REG/axler_qrp_501s_501_quick_release_plate.html
http://www.bogentripodparts.com/parts/images/3433Plate.jpg


Igor



Ken Waller Mon, 10 Apr 2017 20:55:24 -0700 wrote:

Igor, I have a Kirk adaptor that mounts an Arca Swiss receiver onto a 
Bogen plate for my 'mini gear head. It's simply an aluminum 'block that 
bolts to an Arca Swiss receiver that then is clipped onto the Bogen head 
like the Bogen plate.



Kenneth Waller
http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller


- Original Message - From: "Igor PDML-StR" <pdml...@komkon.org>

Subject: Adapters from other QR's to Arca Swiss?




I wonder if there are any "adapters" that would have the bottom as a QR 
plate for one of the Manfrotto heads, and on top would be a clamp 
accepting Arca Swiss plates?


I am particularly interested in RC5 but I am curious if these type of 
beasts exist at all.


Note, I am not looking for  "dual" plates. (I believe I've seen
such for RC2 + Arca Swiss...)

Igor



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Re: Adapters from other QR's to Arca Swiss?

[Igor PDML-StR]

I found that apparently, Kirk used to make an "adapter QR clamp"
that essentially had a QR plate for Manfrotto style QR's.
There was one for RC2, and one for RC5 (that's what I am looking for):
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist.jsp=details==699937=REG=y

All those are discontinued, and I assume that the adapter mentioned by Ken 
is the replacement.


Igor


On Mon, 10 Apr 2017, Igor PDML-StR wrote:



I wonder if there are any "adapters" that would have the bottom as a QR plate 
for one of the Manfrotto heads, and on top would be a clamp accepting Arca 
Swiss plates?


I am particularly interested in RC5 but I am curious if these type of beasts 
exist at all.


Note, I am not looking for  "dual" plates. (I believe I've seen
such for RC2 + Arca Swiss...)

Igor




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Re: Adapters from other QR's to Arca Swiss?

[Igor PDML-StR]

Ken,

Is it this one?
https://www.kirkphoto.com/universal-quick-release-adapter-with-quick-release-clamp.html

Actually, this video clearly describes a few possible modes of attaching 
that block to the "other" QR plate (that long one seems to be RC5, - the 
one I was looking to adapt): https://vimeo.com/173042914
It becomes clear how the issue of twisting between the "original" QR plate 
and the Kirk block is addressed in a couple of different ways.

This PDF has the same information for those who don't like videos:
https://www.kirkphoto.com/index.php/amfile/file/download/file_id/126/


That's the solution I was looking for!
Thanks a lot, Ken!
And thank you, Paul and Larry for contributing some useful information!


Now, I am looking for the next possible step:
This Kirk piece is $100. I am wondering if there is a Chinese knock-off
at a lower price.
This type of clamp is 5 times cheaper:
https://www.amazon.com/Skeleton-Desmond-Lightweight-Adapter-Compatible/dp/B00EIQNBXA/
But I have doubts it would be possible to avoid the twist between this 
clamp and the RC5 plate.


Thanks,

Igor


 Ken Waller Tue, 11 Apr 2017 11:23:16 -0700 wrote:

I purchased it awhile back from Kirk.

Kenneth Waller
http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller


- Original Message - From: "Igor PDML-StR" <pdml...@komkon.org>

Subject: Re: Adapters from other QR's to Arca Swiss?




Ken,

Is that block commercially available or you made it yourself?
If it is sold somewhere, - would you mind pointing to it?

Thank you,

Igor


Ken Waller Tue, 11 Apr 2017 08:36:11 -0700 wrote:

Igor,

The block between the Bogen clamp and the A/S receiver fits snugly into a 
wide depression in the bottom of the Kirk A/S receiver thus no rotation as 
the block is retained in the Bogen clamp just like the Bogen plate.



The aluminum block has a trapizoidal cross section, about 1/2" high by approx 
2" long and wide enough the be securely captured in the Bogen clamp.


HTH


-Original Message-

From: Igor PDML-StR <pdml...@komkon.org>
Subject: Re: Adapters from other QR's to Arca Swiss?


Ken,

Thank you for this suggestion.
I think that might be a reasonable solution for my needs.
So, basically, it is an Arca-Swiss clamp that can be bolted to
the desired Bogen/Manfrotto QR (RC5 in my case).
In you case you have an extra aluminum block, but I wonder if it can be 
avoided.


In the simplest case, that "bolting" can be done if that clamp has a 3/8" 
or 1/4" female thread in it, and, preferably, a whole for the  pin in my 
case -- to avoid any extra rotation on the said screw.


Since there are A-S clamps that mount directly onto a monopod or heads, -
they obviously do have one of such holes.
So, the question now is: Is there a hole as well, - to avoid the rotation 
of this clamp on the RC5 plate?


I am looking at the clamps, e.g. from RRS:
http://www.reallyrightstuff.com/QR-clamps
One of the "mounting styles", with the threaded center hole is what I'd 
need. I don't think there would be a hole for the pin (I don't see it being 
mentioned). So, I wonder, how is such a clamp is secured against

rotation on a threaded stud?
Any ideas/suggestions?

Just in case, to help visualizing, RC5 plate looks like this:
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1072985-REG/axler_qrp_501s_501_quick_release_plate.html
http://www.bogentripodparts.com/parts/images/3433Plate.jpg


Igor



Ken Waller Mon, 10 Apr 2017 20:55:24 -0700 wrote:

Igor, I have a Kirk adaptor that mounts an Arca Swiss receiver onto a Bogen 
plate for my 'mini gear head. It's simply an aluminum 'block that bolts to 
an Arca Swiss receiver that then is clipped onto the Bogen head like the 
Bogen plate.



Kenneth Waller
http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller


- Original Message - From: "Igor PDML-StR" <pdml...@komkon.org>

Subject: Adapters from other QR's to Arca Swiss?




I wonder if there are any "adapters" that would have the bottom as a QR 
plate for one of the Manfrotto heads, and on top would be a clamp 
accepting Arca Swiss plates?


I am particularly interested in RC5 but I am curious if these type of 
beasts exist at all.


Note, I am not looking for  "dual" plates. (I believe I've seen
such for RC2 + Arca Swiss...)

Igor








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Re: Adapters from other QR's to Arca Swiss?

[Ken Waller]

I purchased it awhile back from Kirk.

Kenneth Waller
http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller

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From: "Igor PDML-StR" <pdml...@komkon.org>

Subject: Re: Adapters from other QR's to Arca Swiss?




Ken,

Is that block commercially available or you made it yourself?
If it is sold somewhere, - would you mind pointing to it?

Thank you,

Igor


 Ken Waller Tue, 11 Apr 2017 08:36:11 -0700 wrote:

Igor,

The block between the Bogen clamp and the A/S receiver fits snugly into a 
wide depression in the bottom of the Kirk A/S receiver thus no rotation as 
the block is retained in the Bogen clamp just like the Bogen plate.



The aluminum block has a trapizoidal cross section, about 1/2" high by 
approx 2" long and wide enough the be securely captured in the Bogen 
clamp.


HTH


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From: Igor PDML-StR <pdml...@komkon.org>
Subject: Re: Adapters from other QR's to Arca Swiss?


Ken,

Thank you for this suggestion.
I think that might be a reasonable solution for my needs.
So, basically, it is an Arca-Swiss clamp that can be bolted to
the desired Bogen/Manfrotto QR (RC5 in my case).
In you case you have an extra aluminum block, but I wonder if it can be 
avoided.


In the simplest case, that "bolting" can be done if that clamp has a 3/8" 
or 1/4" female thread in it, and, preferably, a whole for the  pin in my 
case -- 
to avoid any extra rotation on the said screw.


Since there are A-S clamps that mount directly onto a monopod or heads, -
they obviously do have one of such holes.
So, the question now is: Is there a hole as well, - to avoid the rotation 
of this clamp on the RC5 plate?


I am looking at the clamps, e.g. from RRS:
http://www.reallyrightstuff.com/QR-clamps
One of the "mounting styles", with the threaded center hole is what I'd 
need. I don't think there would be a hole for the pin (I don't see it 
being mentioned). So, I wonder, how is such a clamp is secured against

rotation on a threaded stud?
Any ideas/suggestions?

Just in case, to help visualizing, RC5 plate looks like this:
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1072985-REG/axler_qrp_501s_501_quick_release_plate.html
http://www.bogentripodparts.com/parts/images/3433Plate.jpg


Igor



Ken Waller Mon, 10 Apr 2017 20:55:24 -0700 wrote:

Igor, I have a Kirk adaptor that mounts an Arca Swiss receiver onto a 
Bogen plate for my 'mini gear head. It's simply an aluminum 'block that 
bolts to an Arca Swiss receiver that then is clipped onto the Bogen head 
like the Bogen plate.



Kenneth Waller
http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller


- Original Message - From: "Igor PDML-StR" <pdml...@komkon.org>

Subject: Adapters from other QR's to Arca Swiss?




I wonder if there are any "adapters" that would have the bottom as a QR 
plate for one of the Manfrotto heads, and on top would be a clamp 
accepting Arca Swiss plates?


I am particularly interested in RC5 but I am curious if these type of 
beasts exist at all.


Note, I am not looking for  "dual" plates. (I believe I've seen
such for RC2 + Arca Swiss...)

Igor



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Re: Adapters from other QR's to Arca Swiss?

[Igor PDML-StR]

Ken,

Is that block commercially available or you made it yourself?
If it is sold somewhere, - would you mind pointing to it?

Thank you,

Igor


 Ken Waller Tue, 11 Apr 2017 08:36:11 -0700 wrote:

Igor,

The block between the Bogen clamp and the A/S receiver fits snugly into a 
wide depression in the bottom of the Kirk A/S receiver thus no rotation as 
the block is retained in the Bogen clamp just like the Bogen plate.



The aluminum block has a trapizoidal cross section, about 1/2" high by 
approx 2" long and wide enough the be securely captured in the Bogen 
clamp.


HTH


-Original Message-

From: Igor PDML-StR <pdml...@komkon.org>
Subject: Re: Adapters from other QR's to Arca Swiss?


Ken,

Thank you for this suggestion.
I think that might be a reasonable solution for my needs.
So, basically, it is an Arca-Swiss clamp that can be bolted to
the desired Bogen/Manfrotto QR (RC5 in my case).
In you case you have an extra aluminum block, but I wonder if it can be 
avoided.


In the simplest case, that "bolting" can be done if that clamp has a 3/8" or 
1/4" female thread in it, and, preferably, a whole for the  pin in my case -- 
to avoid any extra rotation on the said screw.


Since there are A-S clamps that mount directly onto a monopod or heads, -
they obviously do have one of such holes.
So, the question now is: Is there a hole as well, - to avoid the rotation of 
this clamp on the RC5 plate?


I am looking at the clamps, e.g. from RRS:
http://www.reallyrightstuff.com/QR-clamps
One of the "mounting styles", with the threaded center hole is what I'd need. 
I don't think there would be a hole for the pin (I don't see it being 
mentioned). So, I wonder, how is such a clamp is secured against

rotation on a threaded stud?
Any ideas/suggestions?

Just in case, to help visualizing, RC5 plate looks like this:
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1072985-REG/axler_qrp_501s_501_quick_release_plate.html
http://www.bogentripodparts.com/parts/images/3433Plate.jpg


Igor



Ken Waller Mon, 10 Apr 2017 20:55:24 -0700 wrote:

Igor, I have a Kirk adaptor that mounts an Arca Swiss receiver onto a Bogen 
plate for my 'mini gear head. It's simply an aluminum 'block that bolts to an 
Arca Swiss receiver that then is clipped onto the Bogen head like the Bogen 
plate.



Kenneth Waller
http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller


- Original Message - From: "Igor PDML-StR" <pdml...@komkon.org>

Subject: Adapters from other QR's to Arca Swiss?




I wonder if there are any "adapters" that would have the bottom as a QR 
plate for one of the Manfrotto heads, and on top would be a clamp accepting 
Arca Swiss plates?


I am particularly interested in RC5 but I am curious if these type of 
beasts exist at all.


Note, I am not looking for  "dual" plates. (I believe I've seen
such for RC2 + Arca Swiss...)

Igor






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Re: Adapters from other QR's to Arca Swiss?

[Ken Waller]

Igor,

The block between the Bogen clamp and the A/S receiver fits snugly into a wide 
depression in the bottom of the Kirk A/S receiver thus no rotation as the block 
is retained in the Bogen clamp just like the Bogen plate.

The aluminum block has a trapizoidal cross section, about 1/2" high by approx 
2" long and wide enough the be securely captured in the Bogen clamp.

HTH


-Original Message-
>From: Igor PDML-StR <pdml...@komkon.org>
>Subject: Re: Adapters from other QR's to Arca Swiss?
>
>
>Ken,
>
>Thank you for this suggestion.
>I think that might be a reasonable solution for my needs.
>So, basically, it is an Arca-Swiss clamp that can be bolted to
>the desired Bogen/Manfrotto QR (RC5 in my case).
>In you case you have an extra aluminum block, but I wonder if it can be 
>avoided.
>
>In the simplest case, that "bolting" can be done if that clamp has a 3/8" 
>or 1/4" female thread in it, and, preferably, a whole for the  pin in my 
>case -- to avoid any extra rotation on the said screw.
>
>Since there are A-S clamps that mount directly onto a monopod or heads, -
>they obviously do have one of such holes.
>So, the question now is: Is there a hole as well, - to avoid the rotation 
>of this clamp on the RC5 plate?
>
>I am looking at the clamps, e.g. from RRS:
>http://www.reallyrightstuff.com/QR-clamps
>One of the "mounting styles", with the threaded center hole is what I'd 
>need. I don't think there would be a hole for the pin (I don't see it 
>being mentioned). So, I wonder, how is such a clamp is secured against
>rotation on a threaded stud?
>Any ideas/suggestions?
>
>Just in case, to help visualizing, RC5 plate looks like this:
>https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1072985-REG/axler_qrp_501s_501_quick_release_plate.html
>http://www.bogentripodparts.com/parts/images/3433Plate.jpg
>
>
>Igor
>
>
>
>  Ken Waller Mon, 10 Apr 2017 20:55:24 -0700 wrote:
>
>Igor, I have a Kirk adaptor that mounts an Arca Swiss receiver onto a 
>Bogen plate for my 'mini gear head. It's simply an aluminum 'block that 
>bolts to an Arca Swiss receiver that then is clipped onto the Bogen head 
>like the Bogen plate.
>
>
>Kenneth Waller
>http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller
>
>
>- Original Message - From: "Igor PDML-StR" <pdml...@komkon.org>
>
>Subject: Adapters from other QR's to Arca Swiss?
>
>
>>
>> I wonder if there are any "adapters" that would have the bottom as a QR 
>> plate 
>> for one of the Manfrotto heads, and on top would be a clamp accepting Arca 
>> Swiss plates?
>>
>> I am particularly interested in RC5 but I am curious if these type of beasts 
>> exist at all.
>>
>> Note, I am not looking for  "dual" plates. (I believe I've seen
>> such for RC2 + Arca Swiss...)
>>
>> Igor

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Re: Adapters from other QR's to Arca Swiss?

[Paul Stenquist]

I thought you were talking about the Manfroto hexagonal QR. I use the cuctomslr 
Mplate Pro with a Black Rapid strap bolted to it. That plate is pricey but it 
simplified my life and made tripod use convenient.

Paul via phone

> On Apr 11, 2017, at 2:33 AM, Igor PDML-StR  wrote:
> 
> 
> Larry, thank you, - but that's exactly what I meant by "dual" (should've said 
> "dual-system") plates.
> 
> On the other hand, - I've learned https://customslr.com/ site.
> Thanks!
> 
> Igor
> 
> 
> Larry Mon, 10 Apr 2017 19:12:27 -0700 wrote:
> 
> There are several plates that work in both Manfrotto and Arca Swiss. I use 
> the one from custom slr
> 
> 
>> On April 10, 2017 4:07:15 PM PDT, Igor PDML-StR wrote:
>> 
>> 
>> I wonder if there are any "adapters" that would have the bottom as a QR 
>> plate for one of the Manfrotto heads, and on top would be a clamp accepting 
>> Arca Swiss plates?
>> 
>> I am particularly interested in RC5 but I am curious if these type of beasts 
>> exist at all.
>> 
>> Note, I am not looking for  "dual" plates. (I believe I've seen
>> such for RC2 + Arca Swiss...)
>> 
>> Igor
>> 
>> 
> 
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Re: Adapters from other QR's to Arca Swiss?

[Igor PDML-StR]

Larry, thank you, - but that's exactly what I meant by "dual" (should've 
said "dual-system") plates.


On the other hand, - I've learned https://customslr.com/ site.
Thanks!

Igor


 Larry Mon, 10 Apr 2017 19:12:27 -0700 wrote:

There are several plates that work in both Manfrotto and Arca Swiss. I use 
the one from custom slr



On April 10, 2017 4:07:15 PM PDT, Igor PDML-StR wrote:



I wonder if there are any "adapters" that would have the bottom as a QR plate 
for one of the Manfrotto heads, and on top would be a clamp accepting Arca 
Swiss plates?


I am particularly interested in RC5 but I am curious if these type of beasts 
exist at all.


Note, I am not looking for  "dual" plates. (I believe I've seen
such for RC2 + Arca Swiss...)

Igor




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Re: Adapters from other QR's to Arca Swiss?

[Igor PDML-StR]

Ken,

Thank you for this suggestion.
I think that might be a reasonable solution for my needs.
So, basically, it is an Arca-Swiss clamp that can be bolted to
the desired Bogen/Manfrotto QR (RC5 in my case).
In you case you have an extra aluminum block, but I wonder if it can be 
avoided.


In the simplest case, that "bolting" can be done if that clamp has a 3/8" 
or 1/4" female thread in it, and, preferably, a whole for the  pin in my 
case -- to avoid any extra rotation on the said screw.


Since there are A-S clamps that mount directly onto a monopod or heads, -
they obviously do have one of such holes.
So, the question now is: Is there a hole as well, - to avoid the rotation 
of this clamp on the RC5 plate?


I am looking at the clamps, e.g. from RRS:
http://www.reallyrightstuff.com/QR-clamps
One of the "mounting styles", with the threaded center hole is what I'd 
need. I don't think there would be a hole for the pin (I don't see it 
being mentioned). So, I wonder, how is such a clamp is secured against

rotation on a threaded stud?
Any ideas/suggestions?

Just in case, to help visualizing, RC5 plate looks like this:
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1072985-REG/axler_qrp_501s_501_quick_release_plate.html
http://www.bogentripodparts.com/parts/images/3433Plate.jpg


Igor



 Ken Waller Mon, 10 Apr 2017 20:55:24 -0700 wrote:

Igor, I have a Kirk adaptor that mounts an Arca Swiss receiver onto a 
Bogen plate for my 'mini gear head. It's simply an aluminum 'block that 
bolts to an Arca Swiss receiver that then is clipped onto the Bogen head 
like the Bogen plate.



Kenneth Waller
http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller


- Original Message - From: "Igor PDML-StR" 

Subject: Adapters from other QR's to Arca Swiss?




I wonder if there are any "adapters" that would have the bottom as a QR plate 
for one of the Manfrotto heads, and on top would be a clamp accepting Arca 
Swiss plates?


I am particularly interested in RC5 but I am curious if these type of beasts 
exist at all.


Note, I am not looking for  "dual" plates. (I believe I've seen
such for RC2 + Arca Swiss...)

Igor




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Re: Adapters from other QR's to Arca Swiss?

[Ken Waller]

Igor, I have a Kirk adaptor that mounts an Arca Swiss receiver onto a Bogen 
plate for my 'mini gear head. It's simply an aluminum 'block that bolts to 
an Arca Swiss receiver that then is clipped onto the Bogen head like the 
Bogen plate.


Kenneth Waller
http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller

- Original Message - 
From: "Igor PDML-StR" 

Subject: Adapters from other QR's to Arca Swiss?




I wonder if there are any "adapters" that would have the bottom as a QR 
plate for one of the Manfrotto heads, and on top would be a clamp 
accepting Arca Swiss plates?


I am particularly interested in RC5 but I am curious if these type of 
beasts exist at all.


Note, I am not looking for  "dual" plates. (I believe I've seen
such for RC2 + Arca Swiss...)

Igor



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Re: Adapters from other QR's to Arca Swiss?

[Larry]

There are several plates that work in both Manfrotto and Arca Swiss. I use the 
one from custom slr

On April 10, 2017 4:07:15 PM PDT, Igor PDML-StR  wrote:
>
>I wonder if there are any "adapters" that would have the bottom as a QR
>
>plate for one of the Manfrotto heads, and on top would be a clamp 
>accepting Arca Swiss plates?
>
>I am particularly interested in RC5 but I am curious if these type of 
>beasts exist at all.
>
>Note, I am not looking for  "dual" plates. (I believe I've seen
>such for RC2 + Arca Swiss...)
>
>Igor
>
>
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Re: Adapters from other QR's to Arca Swiss?

[Igor PDML-StR]

It's this one:
http://www.bogentripodparts.com/parts/head3433-01.htm

The alternative I've been considering is to replace the top plate (part 
"B" on this page, aka R501,05), the 3rd image down, right after the QR)

with an Arca-Swiss clamp.
Note the scale: this plate is about 3.5"x3.5".

Igor


 Paul Stenquist Mon, 10 Apr 2017 18:47:21 -0700 wrote:

I'm not familiar with that head but I was able to replace a Manfroto QR 
plate on one of my ball heads. It was retained with a substantial socket 
head screw, so I merely removed the screw and installed an Arca QR plate.



Paul via phone


On Apr 10, 2017, at 9:38 PM, Igor PDML-StR wrote:


Well, while I see what you mean (operator's error), - but the idea
is to minimize the inventory and the complexity.

I would like to be able to switch quickly between the tripod (for taking a 
video) and a monopod (for stills) at a kids' sport event.
I already have a sturdy (video) tripod with a nice fluid head (Manfrotto 
3433 aka 501) that accepts RC5 plates. For the monopod, I don't want to buy a 
head that would accept RC5 (even if there is one suitable for monopods, which 
I actually doubt). So, I'd like to "bring them to a common denominator", so 
to speak.


So, the easiest would be to install such an adapter in the existing tripod 
"permanently", and only remove the QR plate (or an L-bracket). Also, the 
advantage of this is that I can swap two cameras on the tripod or monopod if 
I'd need to, - without necessity to have two sets of each type of plates.


I also was considering if I could remove the clamp part on the 501 head and 
replace it with one that accepts Arca Swiss QR plates. But so far I don't see 
how that can be done (without drilling/cutting).




Igor



Paul Stenquist Mon, 10 Apr 2017 16:11:54 -0700 wrote:

It's easy to swap the QR plates. I would worry about clamping one into the
other. You're doubling the chance of failure.


Paul via phone


On Apr 10, 2017, at 7:07 PM, Igor PDML-StR wrote:

I wonder if there are any "adapters" that would have the bottom as a QR 
plate for one of the Manfrotto heads, and on top would be a clamp accepting 
Arca Swiss plates?


I am particularly interested in RC5 but I am curious if these type of 
beasts exist at all.


Note, I am not looking for  "dual" plates. (I believe I've seen
such for RC2 + Arca Swiss...)

Igor






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Re: Adapters from other QR's to Arca Swiss?

[Paul Stenquist]

I'm not familiar with that head but I was able to replace a Manfroto QR plate 
on one of my ball heads. It was retained with a substantial socket head screw, 
so I merely removed the screw and installed an Arca QR plate.

Paul via phone

> On Apr 10, 2017, at 9:38 PM, Igor PDML-StR  wrote:
> 
> 
> 
> Well, while I see what you mean (operator's error), - but the idea
> is to minimize the inventory and the complexity.
> 
> I would like to be able to switch quickly between the tripod (for taking a 
> video) and a monopod (for stills) at a kids' sport event.
> I already have a sturdy (video) tripod with a nice fluid head (Manfrotto 3433 
> aka 501) that accepts RC5 plates. For the monopod, I don't want to buy a head 
> that would accept RC5 (even if there is one suitable for monopods, which I 
> actually doubt). So, I'd like to "bring them to a common denominator", so to 
> speak.
> 
> So, the easiest would be to install such an adapter in the existing tripod 
> "permanently", and only remove the QR plate (or an L-bracket). Also, the 
> advantage of this is that I can swap two cameras on the tripod or monopod if 
> I'd need to, - without necessity to have two sets of each type of plates.
> 
> I also was considering if I could remove the clamp part on the 501 head and 
> replace it with one that accepts Arca Swiss QR plates. But so far I don't see 
> how that can be done (without drilling/cutting).
> 
> 
> 
> Igor
> 
> 
> 
> Paul Stenquist Mon, 10 Apr 2017 16:11:54 -0700 wrote:
> 
> It's easy to swap the QR plates. I would worry about clamping one into the
> other. You're doubling the chance of failure.
> 
> 
> Paul via phone
> 
>> On Apr 10, 2017, at 7:07 PM, Igor PDML-StR wrote:
>> 
>> I wonder if there are any "adapters" that would have the bottom as a QR 
>> plate for one of the Manfrotto heads, and on top would be a clamp accepting 
>> Arca Swiss plates?
>> 
>> I am particularly interested in RC5 but I am curious if these type of beasts 
>> exist at all.
>> 
>> Note, I am not looking for  "dual" plates. (I believe I've seen
>> such for RC2 + Arca Swiss...)
>> 
>> Igor
>> 
>> 
> 
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Re: Adapters from other QR's to Arca Swiss?

[Igor PDML-StR]

Well, while I see what you mean (operator's error), - but the idea
is to minimize the inventory and the complexity.

I would like to be able to switch quickly between the tripod (for taking a 
video) and a monopod (for stills) at a kids' sport event.
 I already have a sturdy (video) tripod with a nice fluid head (Manfrotto 
3433 aka 501) that accepts RC5 plates. For the monopod, I don't want to 
buy a head that would accept RC5 (even if there is one suitable for 
monopods, which I actually doubt). So, I'd like to "bring them to a common 
denominator", so to speak.


So, the easiest would be to install such an adapter in the existing tripod 
"permanently", and only remove the QR plate (or an L-bracket). Also, the 
advantage of this is that I can swap two cameras on the tripod or 
monopod if I'd need to, - without necessity to have two sets of each type 
of plates.


I also was considering if I could remove the clamp part on the 501 head 
and replace it with one that accepts Arca Swiss QR plates. But so far I 
don't see how that can be done (without drilling/cutting).




Igor



 Paul Stenquist Mon, 10 Apr 2017 16:11:54 -0700 wrote:

It's easy to swap the QR plates. I would worry about clamping one into the
other. You're doubling the chance of failure.


Paul via phone


On Apr 10, 2017, at 7:07 PM, Igor PDML-StR wrote:

I wonder if there are any "adapters" that would have the bottom as a QR plate 
for one of the Manfrotto heads, and on top would be a clamp accepting Arca 
Swiss plates?


I am particularly interested in RC5 but I am curious if these type of beasts 
exist at all.


Note, I am not looking for  "dual" plates. (I believe I've seen
such for RC2 + Arca Swiss...)

Igor




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Re: Adapters from other QR's to Arca Swiss?

[Paul Stenquist]

It's easy to swap the QR plates. I would worry about clamping one into the 
other. You're doubling the chance of failure.

Paul via phone

> On Apr 10, 2017, at 7:07 PM, Igor PDML-StR  wrote:
> 
> 
> I wonder if there are any "adapters" that would have the bottom as a QR plate 
> for one of the Manfrotto heads, and on top would be a clamp accepting Arca 
> Swiss plates?
> 
> I am particularly interested in RC5 but I am curious if these type of beasts 
> exist at all.
> 
> Note, I am not looking for  "dual" plates. (I believe I've seen
> such for RC2 + Arca Swiss...)
> 
> Igor
> 
> 
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