Is the screw that locks the release plate in place adjustable so that it won't hit your DSLR body when you try to lock it down?
1335525
The Lock down lever is spring loaded so you can pull it out and turn it if it interfers with the camera. It does not interfer with my Sony A65 DSLR thou. the plate is much longer than the camera body so you can position the slide plate on the camera and in the head so they lever misses the camera. Even if it did interfer you could pull the lever out, turn it, push back in and tighten. Great head, my only gripe about it is the bubble level is hard to see once a camera is mounted on it.
1335526
No as someone else commntted...but u can adjust that with a hex tip screwdriver...usually a half turn is enough to losen vor tighten it
1335527
? The one on the side that allows for slide adjust? Yes, it's one of those that you can pull out, twist, and let spring back into a different place (ratcheting, sort of).
1335528
I shoot with DSLR's and it is awesome. No screws get in the way. The release plate locks the bottom of the camera and you slide it into the head. Keep in mind that at first it is awkward to slide it in. Pay attentio on how it goes in then once you got it, you won't wrestle with it.
714545
If you're referring to the knot that locks the camera in the mount, you don't have much movement so you need to adjust it first, then if done right you'll have a little movement to lock it tight.
1724677
Yes. An additional screw will help stabilize the camera on bracket. Yes, the bottom screw uses an Allen wrench.
1002064
No-The e-clip is attached to the screw threads. If it does not come flush with the camera body, you can counter sink the clip on the grip. This will not affect the tripod plate attaching to the grip. The e-clip is to keep the screw from falling out of the grip.
540512
if you want to purchase a second quick release plate, it wouldnt hurt. other than that it should attach right to tripod.
2039216
No. It is also a female screw which allows you to attach it to a quick release plate for your tripod head.
1054523
Not quite sure what clip you are referring to but if it's the clip that locks in the strap length, then yes you should lock it. The weight may have to do with how you are wearing it; I recommend that you experiment with different positions. One word of caution: you must frequently tighten the screw that holds the strap to the camera. The other day, as I was hiking, my camera fell onto the ground because the screw was loose. BAD BAD BAD.
962165
The baseplate is removable. I swapped it out for my manfrotto quick release plate. I did replace the machine screw through the baseplate with a longer one ( and Phillips head as the hex head was not deep and looked like it could strip if tightened down) as the diameter in the grip is smaller than what was on the manfrotto. Feels very solid and I have confidence that it is also secure. Works very well.
2063953
This is a one peice quick release..The center screw fits the camera and slides into the tripod mounting head..
2222346
There are four Phillips head screws you tighten to lock the plates in. It is very sturdy. Somebody suggested I add a drop or two of blue thread locker to each of the screws to keep it from walking out, but I haven't felt the need to ad it has been positively locked in there through sizing and loading .223 Rem through .338 Win Mag.
2175950
the quick release plate has a one quarter inch by 20 thread per inch screw (standard) that allows placing the plate firmly to the camera base. doing so rennders rapid no fumble mount and dismount to tripod head. enjoy!
347278
I slide the lock and slip the front of the base-plate into the hook on the front (the opposite side from where the slide is) then press the base-plate down on the back (close to the slide). It has to go in at an angle and then the back goes down and when you release the slide it should lock into place. Note the base-plate is the part with the screw that normally goes onto your camera. mine shipped to me together, if yours did not then maybe you do have bad fitting pieces.
622319
No, unfortunately the plate does not unscrew. If that's a problem, you'd probably need to get something like a RAM-B-237U instead, which is essentially the same assembly but terminates with a plate-free camera mount. In my case, I needed the flexibility of both, so I got the RAM-B-166-202AU and then purchased a RAM-B-237U separately. That means that I can swap out the last piece for whatever situation I find myself in... with the plate, for when I'm using my dSLR or camcorder, or without, when I'm using a point-and-shoot or a GoPro.
2148358
There is a removable plate on the top of the ball head (remove by pressing the side button). This plate should mount on any standard camera with the screw that extends through the mounting plate. Once mounted to the camera, the camera will slide and lock into position on top of the ball head. If the screw does not fit into the camera, either the camera is defective/non-standard or the mounting plate could have some sort of thread defect. I had no such issues with my purchase.
2148359
On the quick release plate? The screw itself should come to a stop. It's common for the plate to still be able to rotate.
129917
Yes. Screw it directly to the bottom of the camera. When you place the camera on a tripod with the plate you must unscrew it
1719745
I know that 1/4 thread is the standard size for most cameras, and yes this slider's plate has a screw of that same standard size. I know there is a larger size on some very large professional cameras, but in that case I imagine you could find an adapter. Also, I'll say that I think this is a super solid product. All metal, pretty heavy. Works with any camera up to 5 lbs in my opinion. Great for dslr for sure.