snap in from on top quick release systems
- Thread starter Baddgsx
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Tim Nitsch
Well-known member
Kessler's Kwik Release System might be a good option.
http://www.kesslercrane.com/product-p/kwik_system.htm
http://www.kesslercrane.com/product-p/kwik_system.htm
Michael Carter
Veteran
I've always used the standard 577 Manfrotto releases. I probably have 6 or 7 of those on crane, steadicam, rigs, etc.
The issue (for me) with being able to pop a rig on and off to go from tripod to shoulder mount has always been the width of the handgrips. Going to wider grips made it a snap.
I use this with a big broadcast "video" cam and DSLR/BMC style rigs with matte box, FF, etc. No problems at all, and it's such a universal system that even the asians are knocking it off. My loupe and one of my baseplates have the Manfrotto plate machined into the setup. The 577 release has all kinds of mounting holes - I've screwed 'em into ceilings.
The issue (for me) with being able to pop a rig on and off to go from tripod to shoulder mount has always been the width of the handgrips. Going to wider grips made it a snap.
I use this with a big broadcast "video" cam and DSLR/BMC style rigs with matte box, FF, etc. No problems at all, and it's such a universal system that even the asians are knocking it off. My loupe and one of my baseplates have the Manfrotto plate machined into the setup. The 577 release has all kinds of mounting holes - I've screwed 'em into ceilings.