I currently use a Gitzo 1570M head and Gitzo 1385 quick release to support my 8x 10 Wisner. I am happy with the head, and get great support when I don't use the quick release. With the quick release, however, the camera shakes (rocks back-an d-forth on the quick release) because the contact area between the plate and the camera is too small. I would like to go without the release, but I attaching th at huge camera to the tripod head is difficult, and I am afraid I will fumble th e camera someday if I don't use the release.
Here is what I want from a quick release: a large contact area, not compromise o n stability when using the release, a release that won't mar my camera's finish, and a release I can screw-in by hand (no hex screw). I don't want to leave the release permanently attached, because the rubber base of another quick release m arred the finish of my 4x5 Wisner. The black color absorbed into the wood.
So, what quick release should I get? Or do you have any tips on safely attaching a large camera to the head, so I can go without a quick release? I would rather not use a quick release, but I can just see my camera hitting the ground someda y if I don't.
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