Geared tripod head for Arca Swiss mount

**dwhistance** · 5-Sep-2006, 05:10

Does anyone know of a geared head (apart from the very expensive Arca C1/Cube) that will take Arca Swiss mounting plates? I am currently using a Manfrotto 410 geared head which I like very much but would like to use an Arca mounting plate on my Technikardan as I find them both earier to use and more stable.

**Walter Calahan** · 5-Sep-2006, 05:36

http://www.reallyrightstuff.com/index.html

or

http://www.tripodhead.com/index.cfm

Add what you need to the Manfrotto 410

**Frank Petronio** · 5-Sep-2006, 05:42

I have a 410 with a RRS female clamp permanently mounted and replacing the goofy Bogen QR.

G. Dennis Halkides sold it to me, he does nice work but I don't know if he will do any more modifcations, but you might ask: http://www.awwwsome.com/halkides-morgan/Index.htm

**Brian Ellis** · 5-Sep-2006, 10:54

I have a 410 with a Kirk enterprises Arca clamp mounted on it.

**dwhistance** · 6-Sep-2006, 10:20

Many thanks to you both for the suggestions. I already have an RRS quick release clamp but have never found it satisfactory on top of the 410 quick release plate, however I didn't know that Kirk made a dedicated plate/clamp for this purpose. I have therefore ordered one to try out. If it works, great, if not then I'll start saving for the Cube.

**David A. Goldfarb** · 6-Sep-2006, 12:15

If you have an RRS lever lock clamp, that's probably the problem. A screw locking clamp is much stronger. I quite like the Wimberley long clamp (C-30 if I remember correctly). Kirk clamps are also quite good, and they come in a wide range of sizes. I have a small one that I use on flash brackets and such.