Anti-Twist Plate for Toyo 810MII
My current tripod set-up consists of an Arca-Swiss Z1Sp ballhead with an Arca-Swiss 80mm long Universal Camera Plate https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produ...Plate_3_8.html Since the head is a ball-head it is necessary to manually balance the camera on the tripod using the back standard and rails to zero both standards. After a few times of mounting the camera the plate will work loose and it will be necessary to re-tighten the mounting screw with a hex wrench.
I'm looking for a better way and am considering a Toyo 810MII anti-twist plate https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/searc...op+Nav-Search= I just spoke with Toyo service group and he said that gthe MII plate is different from the 4x5 plates in that it has 4 ridges instead of 2 that fir into the 4 slots on the camera which prevent the camera from twisting. Then the Arca plate connects to the camera through the center hole. Will this work and is there a better way?
Thanks,
Thomas
Re: Anti-Twist Plate for Toyo 810MII
Thomas, when I first had the 810M I used only an FLM plate, either a QRP-70 plate or a QRP-130 plate.
I mention them because the surface of the plate is made of a cork and rubber hybrid that simply will not budge, no matter the weight of your set-up.
Later on, I got the Toyo Anti-Twist plate, but it seemed redundant, as I hadn't experienced any plate twisting.
I just wanted the camera to be all decked out, but having it certainly added to the feeling of security in my mind once installed.
I can't remember if the QR plate went between the anti-twist plate and the camera, or if it attached to the outside of the anti-twist plate; you'll have to experiment a little when you get it.
Re: Anti-Twist Plate for Toyo 810MII
ha,ha,ha...It doesn't sound like you have any experience with the Toyo anti twist plate Ari, but thanks anyway.
Thomas
Re: Anti-Twist Plate for Toyo 810MII
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tgtaylor
ha,ha,ha...It doesn't sound like you have any experience with the Toyo anti twist plate Ari, but thanks anyway.
Thomas
Not so, Thomas, unless we're talking about two different plates, or I completely misunderstood your query.
Usually, when I don't know anything, I try to keep quiet, not talk louder.
Anyway, I found a photo from 2 years ago: my former 810M with Toyo anti-twist plate and QRP-70 plate installed.
https://c6.staticflickr.com/1/411/19...0da708ec_c.jpg
Toyo 810M w/QRP-70 Plate by Toyo Page, on Flickr
Re: Anti-Twist Plate for Toyo 810MII
My flm plate rotates on my Lotus 810, its a little annoying. Would love a solution.
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I can't remember if the QR plate went between the anti-twist plate and the camera, or if it attached to the outside of the anti-twist plate; you'll have to experiment a little when you get it.
One picture is worth a thousand words: As you can see there is only one way that it will work. What wasn't clear from the online photos was whether or not there was a retaining mechanism on the back side of the plate to prevent torque on the Arca Swiss plate. Your photo shows that there is.
Thanks,
Thomas
Re: Anti-Twist Plate for Toyo 810MII
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dodphotography
My flm plate rotates on my Lotus 810, its a little annoying. Would love a solution.
dod,
Scroll down to page 25 on the brochure: http://www.pacificrimcamera.com/rl/00273/00273.pdf The Rapid Mount Adapter 7531 may work on your camera if it lacks the slots on the Toyo for the Toyo Adapter.
Thomas
Re: Anti-Twist Plate for Toyo 810MII
Wonder where I can order one
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Re: Anti-Twist Plate for Toyo 810MII
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asf
BH will accept orders
Will it work with a non Toyo camera?
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