Small and cheap quick release system?

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I am looking for a very small quick release system to put on my Zipshot tripod so low weight is of the essence. It will only have to carry a compact camera like the Sigma DP1 or lighter. It does need to have spirit level, markings for panorama or anything fancy. Just provide a way to attach and detach the camera swiftly (and securely).

Anybody got something they can recommend?

Thanks in advance,
Xpanded

 

[FPjohn]

http://www.manfrotto.com/product/8374.31708.22608.0.0/494RC2/_/Mini_Ball_Head_with_RC2

http://reallyrightstuff.com/rrs/Customkititems.asp?kc=BH-25-Pro&eq=

http://reallyrightstuff.com/rrs/Itemdesc.asp?ic=BPnS&eq=&Tp=

Inexpensive relative to the Novoflex alternative?

http://www.novoflex.com/en/products/camera-support-systems/quick-release-systems/miniconnect/

http://www.novoflex.com/en/products/camera-support-systems/quick-release-systems/miniconnect-mr/

yours
FPJ

 

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[url]http://www.novoflex.com/en/pr...systems/quick-release-systems/miniconnect-mr/

yours
FPJ

Thanks a lot - this one looks not half bad 🙂. Actually it looks quite a lot like the Q-Top I am already using.

I was hoping for something even lighter (and cheaper). But I have not been able to find anything but the trek-tech MagMount STAR which, as far as I can see, cannot be used as a plate alone.

 

[FPjohn]

http://reallyrightstuff.com/rrs/printItem.asp?Source=CK&ic=B2-mAS

RSS Clamp alone.

yours
FPJ

 

[Roger Hicks]

There's not a lot better than a Q-Top, and NOTHING as quick and secure at the size and weight. The only other small QR I'd consider is Redged.

'Cheap' is a REAL mistake, unless you're not worried about smashing your camera.

Cheers,

R.

 

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There's not a lot better than a Q-Top, and NOTHING as quick and secure at the size and weight. The only other small QR I'd consider is Redged.

'Cheap' is a REAL mistake, unless you're not worried about smashing your camera.

Cheers,

R.

I know, and I even have a spare Q-Top I just managed to grab before they disappeared (for a while - they are back). Maybe I should just go that way.

Obviously, putting a camera on a Zipshot in the first place I do not care too much about my equipment 😉

Seriously it is one of the reasons why I am looking for something sturdy with low weight. I do not want to put too much weight on the Zipshot (although it is probably stronger than I fear).

I just hoped that somebody had made something as good as the Q-Top but smaller, lighter, and, yes, cheaper.

...Xpanded