Received Kirk L plate for D-800 yesterday

BJN wrote:

You could get an Arca type clamp, either knob style or lever action and mount the Manfrotto quick release plate to that. These are available from several companies, but here's the Kirk page:

http://www.kirkphoto.com/Universal-Quick-Release-Clamps.html

If your Manfrotto QR plate has 1/4" thread, you will want to get a 1/4" to 3/8" bushing (or get a Manfrotto plate with 3/8" thread).

If that's your only head, I'd suggest one of the many lighter, smoother, stronger heads from other manufacturers like Markins, Kirk, etc. That Manfrotto head has a pretty small ball and it's marginal for supporting a D800 and heavy lens.

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BJ Nicholls
SLC, UT