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    Female tripod holder

    I have a Lancaster Instantograph but it has no way of securing it to a (modern) tripod. The base was in 5 pieces (now restored)and this I think was caused by someone attaching an alternative part (from a 1930s aircraft - I found the specs online) using three small screws. I suspect no pilot holes were drilled - no pun intended! - and this caused the mahogany to split.
    Fast forward - I know you can get 3/8 to 1/4 reducers easily online. Is this what is used? I've tried looking at my Century Grand but it's hard to tell because of the leather covering. I would think just letting an adapter into the base would not be stable and some sort of fixing plate would be necessary.
    Any info appreciated - or directions to thread etc. My searching skills must be woeful as I can't find anything.
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    Re: Female tripod holder

    And here I thought you were getting an assistant like Edward Weston had?

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    Re: Female tripod holder

    Quote Originally Posted by Willie View Post
    And here I thought you were getting an assistant like Edward Weston had?
    I should be so lucky!
    Character, like a photograph, develops in darkness. - Yousuf Karsh.

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    Re: Female tripod holder

    The adapters work fine for me with plate cameras up to 13x18, but the base having previously split into five pieces doesn't sound promising. Most of the plate cameras I've got have metal bodies, too. A photo of what you've got might help generate some suggestions.

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    Re: Female tripod holder

    Quote Originally Posted by Willie View Post
    And here I thought you were getting an assistant like Edward Weston had?
    me too!
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    Re: Female tripod holder

    Within this group is a very recent discussion regarding making a new add-on plate for the camera. If you don't find it with a search let us know.

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    Re: Female tripod holder

    The original fitting would have been 1/4, I used the one off my scrap Instograph parts camera when I built a MF field camera early September.

    A reducer would be fine it's a light camera.

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    Re: Female tripod holder

    Quote Originally Posted by Jac@stafford.net View Post
    Within this group is a very recent discussion regarding making a new add-on plate for the camera. If you don't find it with a search let us know.
    Jac, did you mean my horseshoe technique?
    http://www.largeformatphotography.in...31#post1322431

    Ritchie

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    Re: Female tripod holder

    The combination of replies here - all very welcome and appreciated - has led me to think I might try either a completely new base (that was always Plan B) or I may try to strengthen what's there with perhaps an interior mahogany plate. For either of these I'll probably try a reducer as they have been given the "thumbs up".
    Many thanks to all.
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    Re: Female tripod holder

    Quote Originally Posted by plaubel View Post
    Jac, did you mean my horseshoe technique?
    http://www.largeformatphotography.in...31#post1322431

    Ritchie
    That would work, Ritchie!

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