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Re: [OM] E-Mx and off-center tripod mounts

Subject: Re: [OM] E-Mx and off-center tripod mounts
From: Chris Trask <christrask@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Thu, 3 Jul 2014 08:23:31 -0700 (GMT-07:00)
>
>After following the discussion regarding the the offset tripod mount issue I 
>ended up buying      
>  
>http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Fluid-Panoramic-Panorama-Panning-Base-Head-Tripod-Clamp-Compatible-Arca-/221381012671?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item338b562cbf
>    (not essential but useful to have)
>
>The plate took 2wks to shop from China to the UK and the quality is first 
>class (far better than the US 
>made grip / base / and sideplate that is permanently attached to the camera.) 
>There is a total lack of 
>machining marks and the rotating action between the plates is buttery smooth. 
>The adapter plate that 
>comes with the assembly needs one of the slots lengthened by about 1.5mm if 
>the camera is to sit at the 
>focal point but that is a simple fix. I will not be using this plate on this 
>camera...it is easier to 
>attach the handgrip to the head using the Arca clamp built in. But it is a 
>good quality piece of kit.
>

     I rather like this simple quick release of theirs:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Aluminum-Alloy-Quick-Release-Plate-And-Clamp-For-Camera-Ball-Head-Universal/390643846385?rt=nc#ht_1724wt_818



Chris

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