Tripod Head/Lens Foot Quick Disconnect

[StevenAunan]

I've collected a few tripod heads over the last couple years, and decided to put a quick release receiver on the tripod and a plate on each head. I also got a 65mm plate with a Quick Disconnect port and strap-mounting slot for the heavy EF 70-200mm lens. I went with the Leofoto brand for price and compatibility (links at bottom) but other vendors have similar products.

• Robus RCC-3060 tripod
• Robus ball head (comes with tripod, no separate part number)
• Oben GH3W-15 geared head
• K&F Concept CNC gimbal head

Parts for Quick Disconnect, Lens Safety Strap, and Gear Pouch

• LHC-60 60mm Arca-Swiss Clamp (tripod)
• P-LH47 Tripod Head Quick Release Plate (head)
• NP-65 QD Quick Release Plate (lens foot)
• 1/4" QD Screw Mount (tripod)
• QD Sling Swivel Mount (lens & tripod)
• Paracord (tied with Zeppelin Bend knot)
• Self-Fusing Silicone Rubber Tape
• Maxpedition Cocoon Gear Pouch

Each head has a P-LH47 plate attached, but the photos focus on the QD lens plate and the Oben geared head. Unfortunately, the GH3W-15 head does not have a full-length clamp, so I'm trying to source a longer QD plate for the lens (probably a Kirk KLP-360 or KLP-450).

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1627924-REG/leofoto_lhc_60_60mm_screw_knob_clamp.html

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1798977-REG/leofoto_p_lh47_p_series_arca_type_base_plates.html

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1627935-REG/leofoto_np_65_qd_quick_release_plate.html

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1628081-REG/leofoto_qdm_1_1_4_screw_for.html

Amazon.com

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Zeppelin Bend

Reliable bend, easy to untie after being heavily loaded but not, however, while still under load. The Zeppelin Bend employs interlocking overhand knots.

www.animatedknots.com

Camera Parts & Equipment, Camera Monopod Heads & Mounting | Kirk Photo

Kirk Photo is a manufacturer of camera parts and equipment including camera monopod, gimbal & ball heads, mounting equipment, brackets, rails and more!

kirkphoto.com

 

[THXGEEK]

...Or you could have just purchased a bunch of new tripods - one for each head. The danger with this approach is that if you are married, you may be sleeping on the sofa for quite a while.



LOL, nice write-up!

 

[AntonLargiader]

Can you use the slot in the plate for the safety cord? That is, if the swivel eye is removable.

 

[StevenAunan]

Can you use the slot in the plate for the safety cord? That is, if the swivel eye is removable.

I tried that first, but then the cord is always attached to the foot. My second attempt was to get two swivel eyes. The blue safety cord is permanently attached to both swivels, and both are removable so I can use the lens without the cord.

 

[AntonLargiader]

Of course; I was ignoring that it was a QD ring. Yeah, a longer foot seems like the way to go. Plenty of them out there. Kirk, Wimberly, and all sorts of no-names I'm sure.

EDIT: the Wimberly plates don't have QR holes. They have threaded holes for some other things but not QR.