Quick release tripod mount

**Tin Can** · 22-Mar-2021, 04:53

Here is mine on 6X7" Majestic head with their largest plate

Originally Posted by Miguel Salhuana

Greg,

Is it possible for you to upload a picture of your setup with the Kessler Kwik Release receiver on your Ries Tripod Head.

Thanks,

Miguel

**Greg** · 22-Mar-2021, 05:30

Originally Posted by Miguel Salhuana

Greg,

Is it possible for you to upload a picture of your setup with the Kessler Kwik Release receiver on your Ries Tripod Head.

Thanks,

Miguel

images with and without plate attached

**Alan Klein** · 22-Mar-2021, 05:55

Originally Posted by Bob Mann

You might want to look Kessler Crane clamps and plates, they are Acra compatible and include some with large bases that work well with 4x5 and larger cameras.

I had a problem with an Arca manufactured Arca plate that didn't work with the Kessler clamp. The plate was for the Mamiya RB67 camera. The Kessler would not tighten the Arca plate. Make sure you can return plates just in case. Of course, all Kessler plates work with their Kessler clamp.

**Alan Klein** · 22-Mar-2021, 05:58

Originally Posted by Jim Andrada

If the RZ67 is like the RB67 that I have, there are Arca plates available for it that have two pins that fit into matching holes in the bottom of the camera so no twisting. The Mamiya 645 uses the same system.

Which plate are you using? I bought the Arca RB67 plates and the Kessler clamp would not tighten it.

**dodphotography** · 22-Mar-2021, 19:24

Originally Posted by Tin Can

Here is mine on 6X7" Majestic head with their largest plate

IMG-0310 by TIN CAN COLLEGE, on Flickr

I used this set up, it’s GREAT... however, I was super bummed when my Arca Swiss 8x10 rails didn’t fit the clamp. The Kessler product doesn’t close down enough. I called them and they said the only solution to ensuring fit is to use their own products. Bummer

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**dodphotography** · 22-Mar-2021, 19:26

Originally Posted by Alan Klein

I had a problem with an Arca manufactured Arca plate that didn't work with the Kessler clamp. The plate was for the Mamiya RB67 camera. The Kessler would not tighten the Arca plate. Make sure you can return plates just in case. Of course, all Kessler plates work with their Kessler clamp.

Ran into the same issue... such a shame because that QR system is a beast!

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**William Whitaker** · 23-Mar-2021, 14:15

I wonder if anyone has ever tried to adapt a Losmandy or Vixen telescope plate for LF use?...

**Alan Klein** · 24-Mar-2021, 06:17

Originally Posted by dodphotography

Ran into the same issue... such a shame because that QR system is a beast!

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I wound up using the Kessler short plate on my Mamiya RB67. But it doesn't have the locking nibs like the Arca plate that didn't clamp tight. Although the Kessler plate has a rubberized surface, it twists slightly. I'm using the short plate with my 35mm SLR and the 4" plate with two screws to prevent twisting with my 4x5 Chamonix. Both of these plates work fine.