Tripod Head Quick Release

[DougC]

Available now at Outdoor Photo Gear for $149.95. Got mine last Saturday and it works like a champ.

[kenw]

"The spring plunger seats into a predrilled positioning hole on the side of the tongue. "

this is the key part that does address the concerns I posted. Thanx

[DougC]

I admit I'd rather see a stainless steel pin and I told the inventer about it. I'm waiting for a reply. He seems very eager for feedback on this unit.

[kenw]

If you are passing along ideas, add that the pin should be tied somehow to the unit so that it won't get lost/dropped. As it already has a ring on it, a simple wire to the top section would be sufficient.

[Bruce M. Morris]

I am confused. The inventor said above that "a year ago there was no tripod quick release", however Bogen/Manfrotto have had quick release plates for at least 20 yrs and I had a Slik tripod with a quick release plate in 1978. I think this is a neat idea, but it isnt really original.

[DougC]

Generally speaking, quick release plates refer to camera and lens plates. This allows removal of one head (e.g. gimbal style) and replacement with another, such as a ball head.