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Quick Release?

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gusestomp
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Well I have a glidecam 2000 Pro, I am definately looking into a quick release plate, but I have no idea what to get. I'm literally clueless. I've checked all these forums and they don't really explain what I need.

Looking for a pretty cheap Quick Release
-$ >35
-Something built pretty nice, but bomber but will hold up

Thanks NS! You guys always help me out!

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horner
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Assuming it's for a dslr.

http://www.calumetphoto.com/eng/product/calumet_quick_release_video_head_adapter/ck9007

http://www.calumetphoto.com/eng/product/calumet_quick_release_assembly_with_plate/ck7010



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edai
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Well the reason people buy quick releases is so they can pop their camera off the tripod head and throw it onto their glidecam quickly. I just ordered a Weifeng 717ah fluid head and the corresponding QR plate for 110 off ebay.
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eheath
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im guessing you meant < $35 dollars (less than) not greater than which is > $35
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dispatchQ_main
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http://reallyrightstuff.com/Index.aspx?code=46&key=fr

you get what you pay for.
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BolderPro
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Literally just got done on the phone with b&h about this and i chose to get this looks really good and works w/ my tripod so its a win. 50 bucks so its a little bit over price budget

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Mkvackay
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this isn't going to bode well for you later on.

The screw that tightens the plate to the quick release won't really work unless you mount the quick release on the end of the baseplate of the glidecam.


It is a little bit of a pain because the plate does not match my tripod plate, but as long as you mark where you screwed the quick release plate in on your camera you will not have a problem.

I have used this quick release on my 2000 pro for over 1 year and it has worked perfectly
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BolderPro
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The guy from b&h says that manfratto made a new version of it and the screw pops out so that you can tighten it even if its in the middle of the plate. Idk if he knows what he's talking about tho
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Mkvackay
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Well im sure he knows what he's talking about, i am just talking from experience
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123+ski
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http://www.calumetphoto.com/eng/product/calumet_quick_release_video_head_adapter/ck9007

if you get a 701/501 hdv, this will work with them, also I believe it can take the plate from the sachtler ace
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CrotchKiller
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zip ties my friend
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horner
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Same plate I posted above, just not manfrotto brand, works just as well. Coulda saved $15.
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snowisawesome
Posts: 447 - Karma: 76

Giottos M621 Quick Release


http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/318567-REG/Giottos_MH621_M621_Quick_Release_Assembly.html

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