david_ceruti Posted July 31, 2004 Share Posted July 31, 2004 I just bought a Manfrotto 055 Pro and when I unpacked it found that it has a plastic QR mount. I then read on the board that some people have had problems with them. Is this a serious shortcoming or am I just being over-cautious? if this is a problem, does anyone know of a solution or a workaround? Secondly, any recommendations which QR system I should buy? I am shooting with 35mm and a 300mm lens but I may move up to medium format at some time in the future. the RCO seems the most solid but it may be a bit big for the 35mm. The the two square fittings, the RC2 and RC4, seem a little less sturdy and don't have that solid "thunk" when they click in. Any suggestions? Regards David C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob_bell Posted July 31, 2004 Share Posted July 31, 2004 I thought the 055 was a legset only so I am not sure if the seller tossed in a cheap head or what. I have the RC4 on one of my heads and I must say the positive lock and how solid the connection is great. The latch is a double safety latch so you have to make sure it is in the right position because when I put my QR's in, the lever snaps over and locks it solidly. I would suggest that if you are talking about a canon 300/2.8L or something else large that you look at a ballhead like the acratech. If you buy a cheap or lightweight head, the first thing that lens is going to do is swing down into the tripod legs and bend the filter rings. GL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david_ceruti Posted August 1, 2004 Author Share Posted August 1, 2004 Bob Thanks for the quick reply. Yes the 055Pro is just a tripod. the plastic part I was referring to is the bit on top of the centre column that you fit the head to Thanks again David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rokkor fan Posted August 1, 2004 Share Posted August 1, 2004 Don't worry about it - this tripod is a great model, strong, sturdy and very useable. That's why they sell tens of thousands of them a year. Just get a nice solid head for it and you will be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike_smith2 Posted August 2, 2004 Share Posted August 2, 2004 "Thanks for the quick reply. Yes the 055Pro is just a tripod. the plastic part I was referring to is the bit on top of the centre column that you fit the head to" Are you referring to the "head" thread cover which is a nylon cover? If so pull this off to locate the head screw and to which you screw on your choice of head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david_ceruti Posted August 2, 2004 Author Share Posted August 2, 2004 No, it is the bit around the mounting screw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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