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Posted: 3/30/2020 3:00:03 PM EDT
I'm not a fan of the manfrotto qr system and noticed the arca system recently. What is needed to attach the hog saddle to the manfrotto ball head. It looks like I need a boss key, arca base and an arca mount but would like info from those who have the setup.
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Posted: 3/30/2020 3:02:30 PM EDT
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I'm not following, of you have a hog saddle why do you need arca?
If you're just wanting to convert the manfrotto to arca there are kits out there. I have no idea how robust they are. |
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Posted: 3/30/2020 3:04:03 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TeeRex: I'm not following, of you have a hog saddle why do you need arca? If you're just wanting to convert the manfrotto to arca there are kits out there. I have no idea how robust they are. The hog saddle has a monfrotto qd mount. It has a rubber mat on top that in the desert heat melts and allows the rifle to spin in the mount. I want to replace the monfrotto style qd with the arca on the hog saddle. |
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Posted: 3/30/2020 5:30:39 PM EDT
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Can you show us a pic OP? my chassis has the Arca rail machined in, but they make Arca rails that bolt on most rifles... then all you need is an Arca Swiss type ball head for your tripod...
 Attached FileYou maybe able to just remove the top of the ball head and screw on an Arca Swiss clamp...see the screw head in the middle of the clamp...  Attached FileThis is a buddy's rifle that we just screwed a 6" Arca rail to..works great...  Attached File Attached File |
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Posted: 4/20/2020 8:05:37 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AKSnowRider: Can you show us a pic OP? my chassis has the Arca rail machined in, but they make Arca rails that bolt on most rifles... then all you need is an Arca Swiss type ball head for your tripod... https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/404934/fullsizeoutput_4d6_jpeg-1342100.JPG You maybe able to just remove the top of the ball head and screw on an Arca Swiss clamp...see the screw head in the middle of the clamp... https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/404934/mYiXScZJS4mhFosFwez_dA_jpg-1342111.JPG This is a buddy's rifle that we just screwed a 6" Arca rail to..works great... https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/404934/IMG_3860_JPG-1342091.JPG https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/404934/PXNuG6jbSZixUzsDaBEebA_jpg-1342096.JPG @AKSnowRider. What tripod and ball mount do you have? I like that yours can hold the rifle solid. |
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Posted: 4/20/2020 10:59:16 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DonofKalifornia: @AKSnowRider. What tripod and ball mount do you have? I like that yours can hold the rifle solid. My specific one has been out of stock for a while, but this is the same one in every spec, but name..it is the same tripod and the same ball head that mine is...mine is branded as a Neewer, this one is branded as a ZoMie... https://www.amazon.com/Weight-Portable-Complete-Digital-Camcorder/dp/B013YDWYK8/ref=pd_rhf_se_p_img_2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=02CTMXHPJ0Z50WJ12VVW |
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Posted: 4/20/2020 11:07:22 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AKSnowRider: My specific one has been out of stock for a while, but this is the same one in every spec, but name..it is the same tripod and the same ball head that mine is...mine is branded as a Neewer, this one is branded as a ZoMie... https://www.amazon.com/Weight-Portable-Complete-Digital-Camcorder/dp/B013YDWYK8/ref=pd_rhf_se_p_img_2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=02CTMXHPJ0Z50WJ12VVW Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AKSnowRider: Originally Posted By DonofKalifornia: @AKSnowRider. What tripod and ball mount do you have? I like that yours can hold the rifle solid. My specific one has been out of stock for a while, but this is the same one in every spec, but name..it is the same tripod and the same ball head that mine is...mine is branded as a Neewer, this one is branded as a ZoMie... https://www.amazon.com/Weight-Portable-Complete-Digital-Camcorder/dp/B013YDWYK8/ref=pd_rhf_se_p_img_2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=02CTMXHPJ0Z50WJ12VVW Neewers are on fleabay for < $100. That's where I got mine. |
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Posted: 4/20/2020 11:07:42 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AKSnowRider: My specific one has been out of stock for a while, but this is the same one in every spec, but name..it is the same tripod and the same ball head that mine is...mine is branded as a Neewer, this one is branded as a ZoMie... https://www.amazon.com/Weight-Portable-Complete-Digital-Camcorder/dp/B013YDWYK8/ref=pd_rhf_se_p_img_2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=02CTMXHPJ0Z50WJ12VVW Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AKSnowRider: Originally Posted By DonofKalifornia: @AKSnowRider. What tripod and ball mount do you have? I like that yours can hold the rifle solid. My specific one has been out of stock for a while, but this is the same one in every spec, but name..it is the same tripod and the same ball head that mine is...mine is branded as a Neewer, this one is branded as a ZoMie... https://www.amazon.com/Weight-Portable-Complete-Digital-Camcorder/dp/B013YDWYK8/ref=pd_rhf_se_p_img_2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=02CTMXHPJ0Z50WJ12VVW Neewers are on fleabay for < $100. That's where I got mine. |
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Posted: 4/20/2020 11:16:23 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryI bought one off of ebay and one off of Amazon. I used to have a Neewer and a SLIK tripod. Now I have two Neewer's.  Attached File |
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Posted: 4/20/2020 11:28:10 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryNice, but that one is slightly different, it is slightly taller at 66" versus 63", it has 25mm thick legs versus 28mm thick legs and it is rated weight wise slightly lower, 26.5 pound capacity versus 33 pound capacity..not sure it makes a difference... My original purchase was the second from the far right...  Attached File |
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Posted: 4/20/2020 1:47:56 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AKSnowRider: Nice, but that one is slightly different, it is slightly taller at 66" versus 63", it has 25mm thick legs versus 28mm thick legs and it is rated weight wise slightly lower, 26.5 pound capacity versus 33 pound capacity..not sure it makes a difference... My original purchase was the second from the far right... https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/404934/Screen_Shot_2020-04-20_at_7_25_38_AM_png-1377151.JPG Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AKSnowRider: Nice, but that one is slightly different, it is slightly taller at 66" versus 63", it has 25mm thick legs versus 28mm thick legs and it is rated weight wise slightly lower, 26.5 pound capacity versus 33 pound capacity..not sure it makes a difference... My original purchase was the second from the far right... https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/404934/Screen_Shot_2020-04-20_at_7_25_38_AM_png-1377151.JPG Thanks, I will check those out. |
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