I have the basic (old version) Manfrotto swivel head for my monopod, but
no QR. The fix, which I may do some day, is to add an Arca style QR
clamp to it (a mounting kit used to be offered by RRS). Then you can use
a QR plate with a build in ledge to stop the camera rotating on the
mounting screw.
At least, that's the theory. I may not work with your version of the
head, though.
Also see this URL:
http://www.kirkphoto.com/Manfrotto_234_Swivel_tilt_head_with_Kirk_Quick_
Release.html
Martin
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From: Chuck Norcutt [mailto:chucknorcutt@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]
Sent: Friday, February 25, 2011 9:18 AM
To: Olympus mail list
Subject: [OM] QR plate recommendation
Recently I was out with the 5D mounted on my Manfrotto monopod with
234RC QR tilt/swivel head like this:
<http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/554098-REG/Manfrotto_234RC_234RC_
Swivel_Tilt_Head_for.html>
I have this head because it uses the same QR plate as my main tripod.
Normally it's fine but I'm getting increasingly frustrated by the QR
plate's inability to keep the camera/lens from drooping down when tilted
for portrait orientation. My big and heavy 80-200/2.8 isn't much of a
problem since it has it's own tripod mount and keeps camera and lens
pretty well balanced. But the 28-80/2.8 is very unbalanced and even the
much shorter and lighter Tamron 24-135 can be problematic.
I suppose if I tilted the camera in the opposite direction it would tend
to tighten the camera rather than coming loose but that's just the way
I've always worked... maybe a function of being left handed. Anyhow,
I'm looking for a solution that doesn't cost me an arm and a leg. :-)
Chuck Norcutt
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