EASY TRIPOD UPGRADE | Converting My Entire Studio to Arca-Swiss! Step-By-Step
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In this video, I'm going to explain what Arca-Swiss is, and show you step-by-step how to upgrade your existing tripod configuration, whether it's a Manfrotto tripod or a Joby Gorillapod. This is one of the essential studio upgrades that you need to make. During the video you will see my Joby Gorillapod Arca-Swiss upgrade, and also my Manfrotto Arca-Swiss upgrade using an Arca-Swiss clamp tripod adapter and plate. It doesn't matter which tripod head you use, this shouldn't be overlooked.
❓Quick Questions ❓
Are you currently using Arca-Swiss? Is this something that you've thought about before, or something you even knew existed? Let me know in the comments!
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📚 TABLE OF CONTENTS 📚
0:00 Intro
1:00 What is Arca-Swiss?
1:54 Why I'm Upgrading to Arca-Swiss
4:02 Ball Clamp Features
5:35 Gorillapod Setup
6:20 Connecting to Manfrotto
8:09 Setting Up the Arca-Swiss Plates
9:22 Seeing It In Action
10:46 Overall Thoughts and Outro
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*Quick Question:* _Are you currently using Arca-Swiss? Is this something that you've thought about before, or something you even knew existed?_
Thank you, this video is exactly facing doubts I have had so far for updating my tripod to Arca Swiss.
@RayBeliveau
Жыл бұрын
I was a bit apprehensive too at first. There are a lot of interesting combinations of plates and mounts and tools that you can use to create something really useful.
Thanks for the manfrotto explanation, was just about to return my clamp until you showed the wheel coming off the back. Great idea
@denisnicholson2528
5 ай бұрын
Same. I had the wheel on the side of my befree video head. Never thought about having the screw off the back. Simple but grea trick!
Only thing with arcaswiss is two hand operation .hold camera one hand and tighter up with other hand . Harder when hands cold . Manfrotto RC plate .one hand click camera in fine done .
Your video is awesome and so helpful!!! Great quality. I have the Manfrotto 536 carbon fiber, and an Oconnor 50 from the '80s. Going to switch to Arca swiss on your excellent and well made video. Buying 2 from your links... Thank you very much!
@RayBeliveau
Жыл бұрын
I'm glad that you found it helpful! Thank you!
appreciate this video. trust me when i say there are very few videos at all approaching it like this. hard to get practical info when all there is are basic reviews
@RayBeliveau
Жыл бұрын
Thank you, Zack! I appreciate this.
Since this video was released, photographers worldwide have started calling the "screw wheel" a "knob". Hope this helps. On a more serious note, why are you mounting ARCA clamps on top of proprietary plates, instead of removing the proprietary clamps from the heads?