I don’t understand the design as it seems it has only one screw and I’m not sure what the two black smaller rods shown are for?
Recommended Arca Swiss Lens Foot Plates for Upcoming 180-600 Lens?
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The black rod probably goes in the second hole in the lens foot to keep from rotating.
Also, it seems a bit short in terms of providing flexibility for balancing on the variety of gimbal and tripod. Heads out there and cameras, considering that the Z8 and Z9 will balance differently.
Cameron T
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I ordered the kirk enterprises 5.25" plate, I'm thinking that'll work well for me.
That’s what I’m using and I think it’s great. Flexibility for balancing and makes a nice handle.
Nextlife1
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The two little black rods go into the two holes at either end of the 180-600 foot to keep the plate from twisting.
I’m using the Kirk but what I’d like is the entire collar replaced by one that freely rotates.
Talked to Jeff at Kirk (owner) and they’re working on a replacement collar that will have a Arca foot. Expected that but was nice to get confirmation.
While no ETA, he said he’ll email customers who are on the newsletter subscription when preorders go live.
In the meantime, I check the site daily in the off chance I beat the email distribution
While no ETA, he said he’ll email customers who are on the newsletter subscription when preorders go live.
In the meantime, I check the site daily in the off chance I beat the email distribution
What do you mean by freely rotates? If you untighten the screw a little, the collar rotates around the lens pretty smoothly, at least that’s my experience?
When I have lens secured to tripod, I have it set this way so I can rotate camera vertically when needed.
According to Hudson Henry in his episode 272, Kirk is working on a replacement collar.
Midway
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Prices and quality can be expected to vary: RRS, Kirk, Haoghe, perhaps Leofoto....
Similar to this design for the 200-500 f5.6E
Haoge LMR-N25 Lens Collar Replacement Foot Tripod Mount Ring Stand Bas
The LMR-N25 Tripod Mount Ring from Haoge is designed for Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR Lens. It features Arca-compatible dovetail which allow you attach your lens to Ball Head, Clamp or Panorama Head of Arca-Swiss standard. Reserved 1/4" and 3/8" screw holes at the bottom for attach...haogefoto.com
It would be the LCF-21 if it is the same foot as the 70-200mm, Z 100-400mm, and Z 400mm f/4.5. I haven't checked on if it is the same as the 180-600 since I don't own or plan to own one. The LCF-21 did just become available again today from RRS and I ordered one for my new 400 f/4.5 although I expect to hand hold it 99% of the time..