tgtaylor
1-Mar-2019, 10:36
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The above photo is of a Manfrotto 410PL Quick Release plate - the old version not the new one which lack the screw slots which this post is about. The 2 chrome plated screws you see in the slot well (3/8 and 1/4) screw into opposite sides of the base of the tripod block on the Toyo Robos preventing the plate from rocking back and forth - especially when a heavy lens is mounted. Notice that there are 2 additional slots for apparently the same thing(?). Screws for those slots would have to have a "screw driver head" as both screws would need to be installed inside of the base as otherwise they would interfere with the operation of the plate if they protruded. Where would you find such screws? Only the chrome screws pictured are on the Manfrotto parts site.
Thomas
The above photo is of a Manfrotto 410PL Quick Release plate - the old version not the new one which lack the screw slots which this post is about. The 2 chrome plated screws you see in the slot well (3/8 and 1/4) screw into opposite sides of the base of the tripod block on the Toyo Robos preventing the plate from rocking back and forth - especially when a heavy lens is mounted. Notice that there are 2 additional slots for apparently the same thing(?). Screws for those slots would have to have a "screw driver head" as both screws would need to be installed inside of the base as otherwise they would interfere with the operation of the plate if they protruded. Where would you find such screws? Only the chrome screws pictured are on the Manfrotto parts site.
Thomas