Yashica 124 Tripod 'stud'

[mark_lapolt___new_haven__c]

I've been using a 124G for a few months and like everyone else, get

frustrated at having to take the camera of the tripod and unscew the

quick release to release the back of the camera to change rolls.

 

I was thinking about finding/making a 1/4-20 stud, male on one end to

screw into the tripod mount, female on the other to mate with the QR

plate/tripod, about 3 or so inches long. The advantage of this, is

that I should now have enough room to manipulate the latch wheel on

the bottom of the camera without unscrewing the QR plate. Possibly

without taking the camera off the tripod. (although I don't think the

camera back hinge is designed to support the weight of the camera) I

was wondering if anyone has tried a similar arangement, and if they

have had any success.

 

Regards,

[jersey_emt]

I don't take off the QR plate. I just twist the (tighly-attached)plate to open the back. Sometimes I have to re-tighten the QR plate, but it's a lot more convenient than having to take it off and put it back on after each roll.