sunny_poon Posted February 19, 2004 Share Posted February 19, 2004 I am a user of Hasselblad 503CW and going to purchase a Arca-Swiss B1 ballhead. Can anyone kindly suggest whether I should buy a B1 w/Quick Release then get a quick release plate from AW, RRS or Kirk, or should I buy a B1 w/o Quick Release then put on a Hasselblad Tripod Quick-Coupling S. Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarashnat Posted February 19, 2004 Share Posted February 19, 2004 The Hasselblad Tripod Quick-Coupling S gives you a bubble level, which could be useful for certain applications. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majid Posted February 19, 2004 Share Posted February 19, 2004 I have a 500C/M and use an Acratech ultimate ballhead with an Acratech Arca-Swiss style QR plate for Hasselblad. I used to have a B1 but stopped using it because it was too unreliable. Another option is <a href="http://www.clearsightusa.com/hassyfootcs.html">this replacement foot</a>. You should get an Arca-style QR ballhead in any case, as you can use that with other cameras as well. I just got a Fuji G617, and it has the same tripod foot as the 500C/M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daniel_janssen Posted February 20, 2004 Share Posted February 20, 2004 Do not buy the Hassy Quick Release. It is unstable. Go for the Arca Swiss. The Arca release plate is okay, but not as good as Really Right Stuff. The Arca is rather bulky and you will not be able to place your Hassy on a table or something. The RRS replaces the standard Hassy standard slide and you never know that it is there. Daniel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karl_yik1 Posted February 20, 2004 Share Posted February 20, 2004 The arca 'blad' plate works just fine, though is a bit 'short' I would have preferred if the plate was slightly longer. There is no problem with twisting though as the bottom plate sits nicely in the groove on the plate. Everyone raves about the really right stuff plates so perhaps you should go for one of those. Also depends on where you are in the world, I mean with postage costs, you could end up paying loads of money for what amounts to a stupid piece of metal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yun_chen3 Posted February 20, 2004 Share Posted February 20, 2004 I use two Hassy 45144 QR bases on two Gitzo ballhead for my two 503CWs and CFE350. The Hassy QS does not look very strong but does work well even when the CFE350 mounted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pawel1 Posted February 20, 2004 Share Posted February 20, 2004 I have also been more than happy with my Really Right Stuff plate... works very well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andre_noble4 Posted February 21, 2004 Share Posted February 21, 2004 Sunny, I recommend a Arca Swiss B1 w/Quick Release head then get a quick release plate from RRS that's suitable for the Hassy. After much research, this is the setup I acquired. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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