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DIY Design, GorillaPod Hybrid/Arca baseplate

Started Jun 1, 2018 | Discussions
zapwizard Forum Member • Posts: 61
DIY Design, GorillaPod Hybrid/Arca baseplate
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Howdy Folks,

Problem:

I use two different tripods, as well as a Peak Design camera strap. Each of these three things all use the same mounting point on the camera.

Solution:

Design my own base plate which combines the features of all my current baseplates into a single component. No more swapping out baseplates, just tripods.

I 3D printed a prototype, and then onces I was satisfied I ordered it in a stronger solid nylon from Shapeways.

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Urfin Regular Member • Posts: 106
Re: DIY Design, GorillaPod Hybrid/Arca baseplate

FWIW I've bought an Arca clamp, mounted it on the GorillaPod and use Arca Swiss baseplate on the camera. Your way is much cooler though!

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S_V Regular Member • Posts: 107
Re: DIY Design, GorillaPod Hybrid/Arca baseplate

Which one is yours?  The red and black one?

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OP zapwizard Forum Member • Posts: 61
Re: DIY Design, GorillaPod Hybrid/Arca baseplate

The red one is mine. It has the angled sized to make it work with clamp style tripod heads.

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 Samyang 7.5mm F3.5 Fisheye Panasonic Lumix G Vario 14-140mm F3.5-5.6 O.I.S Panasonic 20mm F1.7 II Samyang 12mm F2.0 NCS CS +1 more
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