Sirui VA5 Fluid Head prefered plate?

[magnum44270]

What is the preferred plate for this head?
I have 3 now and neither will clamp in tight enough to not slide front to back?

 

[grappling_hook]

Just to check, do you know to pull out and turn the cam lever/quick release clamp to adjust it to different widthplates?

 

[sram9102]

Unscrew the tensioner all the way out and file the little tab off of the bottom. I hated fiddling with that when my two different plates were slightly different widths.

 

[magnum44270]

Just to check, do you know to pull out and turn the cam lever/quick release clamp to adjust it to different widthplates?

I turn it tight untill it hits the arm/handle bracket. Havent messed with it past that

 

[grappling_hook]

Got it. To tighten to a slightly narrow plate, turn the lever clockwise all the way, then pull it out away from the body of the head, and while holding it out, turn it back counter clockwise and then release. Repeat and/or adjust until you have a snug fit.

 

[SteveAndTheCrigBoys]

The TY-70A is my go to. Haven't had any slippage issues.

 

[magnum44270]

That would be great, ill check it out

 

[Abear8]

Took me a while to figure this one out

 

[dwhicker]

Anyone know if there is a plate that has 2 mounting screws? The new Kowa spotters have two holes in the mounting foot but i haven’t been able to find a plate that lets you screw into both. Am I missing something?


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[dwhicker]

There’s a picture for reference. I’m sure it’s simple but i haven’t found a solution yet.


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[uglymud]

There’s a picture for reference. I’m sure it’s simple but i haven’t found a solution yet.


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My sirui plates came with two screws, you would have to remove one of the thread adapters from the foot of the spotting scope. Then it just comes down to is the slot in the plate long enough.

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[dwhicker]

My sirui plates came with two screws, you would have to remove one of the thread adapters from the foot of the spotting scope. Then it just comes down to is the slot in the plate long enough.

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How would one go about removing one of those?


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[uglymud]

In my limited experience a large flathead screwdriver works perfect.

That being said I don't know that the plate is big enough to accommodate the distance between the holes on the spotter.

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[Dos Perros]

The Amazon cheapies are hit and miss. Never had an issue with genuine Sirui plates.

 

[dwhicker]

In my limited experience a large flathead screwdriver works perfect.

That being said I don't know that the plate is big enough to accommodate the distance between the holes on the spotter.

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Okay I’ll give that a go. I guess I could just take out the larger screw that comes with the head and then add another small one. That should work if the plate is long enough.