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RRs groupbuy, if anyone's interested in splitting postage?

Postby Kyle on Wed Oct 11, 2006 10:54 pm

Hi all :D

Just ordered a C297 tripod from poon, and a KS2 ballhead (really hoping he's able to make it a kb2, but anyway)

I want to get the RRS plate for my d70, but have heard somewhere that it may not be 100% compatible.

Is this the case, and what can I do to make it work? apart from changing the QR plate.


Thanks all 8)
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Postby Paul on Wed Oct 11, 2006 11:00 pm

As far as I know the AS plates on the Benro equipment fits the RRS perfectly.
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Postby stubbsy on Wed Oct 11, 2006 11:17 pm

the RRS fits AFTER you remove the anti slip pin from the benro head (requires a screwdriver :wink: )
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Postby Kyle on Wed Oct 11, 2006 11:20 pm

Hmm, the rrs clamps arent that much more expensive on top of the plate.

I'll remove the pin for now, and next pay ill buy an rrs clamp :D

Should have just bit the bullet and bought the BH55 :lol:
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Postby Kyle on Thu Oct 12, 2006 12:01 am

Also, if someone wants to sell me a RRS d70 plate i'd be most gracious :D :D
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Postby moz on Thu Oct 12, 2006 9:08 am

I'm in a similar position, except I'd like a Canon 30D L plate. Want to split postage?
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Postby Kyle on Thu Oct 12, 2006 10:39 am

Sounds like that might be a sweet idea :D
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Postby moz on Thu Oct 12, 2006 5:46 pm

I'm thinking Poon should find someone who makes a cheap clone of these things and start selling them. Or even an expensive clone :)

But anyway, PM me when you're ready to go and we'll sort something out. I'd be happy to do the order if I can get half the cost up front and the rest when you get your L plate.
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Postby Kyle on Thu Oct 12, 2006 6:49 pm

Lets do it, are you ready to order? :D
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Postby moz on Thu Oct 12, 2006 11:01 pm

Switched to PM'ing... anyone else who wants to split that $US50 postage had better get in quick :) Order will probably go in tomorrow (Friday).
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Postby moz on Tue Oct 24, 2006 8:49 pm

Just for the editfication of the spectators, I ordered on Friday (ish), they billed my card on Monday and I got the brackets today (Tuesday). I'm happy. Poor, but happy :)
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