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 : EAmber QD Sling Swivel Mount 2 Point Sling Qd Quick Detach/Release, 2 Pcs : Sports & Outdoors

Amazon.com : EAmber QD Sling Swivel Mount 2 Point Sling Qd Quick Detach/Release, 2 Pcs : Sports & Outdoors

www.amazon.com

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08HNZCH3Z

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HWRO744

Amazon.com : Maxpedition Gear Cocoon Pouch, Black, Medium : Luggage Accessories : Sports & Outdoors

Amazon.com : Maxpedition Gear Cocoon Pouch, Black, Medium : Luggage Accessories : Sports & Outdoors

www.amazon.com

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

Canon - Lens 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!