Feisol Ball Head/Quick Release

[kev curry]

I have just taken rapid delivery of a new Feisol 3471 tripod and CB70 ball head. I'm very
pleased with the quality of the workmanship. Great products. It sure seems like a solid support. When the ball head is locked down its entirely immovable.
I just discovered that the Quick Release plates that I ordered are
fitted with 1/4" camera mounting screws. (The website clearly states
that the mounting screws are indeed 1/4".... I should pay more
attention!) My 10X8 camera requires a 3/8" mounting screw! Is
there anything that can be done to allow me to use the ball head and
Quick Release with my 3/8" camera socket? I've emailed Feisol but impatience to know the solution has gotten the upper hand so I thought I might just ask you folks.

kev

[Greg Lockrey]

They didn't include one of those 3/8" to 1/4" adapters? Those you should be able to get at your local camera shop for pennies. A 1/4" bolt will hold about 1000 lbs so that's more than enough for your camera.

[Anupam]

I was planning on a Markins Q3 but am thinking hard about the Feisol CB-50. Their products seem to be very well made. Would like to hear more from people who have used both Feisol ballheads and the regular Arca/Kirk/RRS/Markins etc.

[Michael Heald]

I have a Feisol tripod and head, and I'm pleased.

Michael A. Heald

[Steve Barber]

Look back through the packing material, again. All the gear I have received from Feisol has included extra 3/8's to 1/4 inch adapters. The 1/4 inch screw is more than adequate to attach the plate to the camera, 3/8's is overkill.

[kev curry]

Steve the camera only accepts a 3/8" mounting screw. The Feisol QP screw is 1/4". Any adapter would have to take it up from 1/4" to 3/8" to accommodate the camera thread.

kev

[David Karp]

The bushing (adapter) screws into the 3/8 thread in your camera. Then you just screw the plate into the bushing. The bushing should have notches that allow you to use a flat head screw driver to assist you. You should be able to get one at a decent camera store.

[kev curry]

"Eureka!"
Thanks folks

kev

[Frank Petronio]

Try to find the brass ones, some are made from a weak pot metal substance that is brittle.

[kev curry]

Aye.... will do Frank

kev