R-D3L tension

[KG]

I was wondering: is there a way to increase the tension of the R-3DL?
When my camera is mounted it swings too easily through the stops to my liking.

[nick fan]

I was wondering: is there a way to increase the tension of the R-3DL?
When my camera is mounted it swings too easily through the stops to my liking.

sorry, there is no way to increase the tension.
hmm, I thought the smoothness was a preferred feature.


Nick

[KG]

Yep, but it depends on the weight of the rotator+camera.

And I did not realize that you couldn't lock it when I bought it, so it is virtually impossible to take a nadir from the tripoid as described in this technique.
Oh well, I think I should buy a RD8 after all then.

(and i do miss the storage hole for the 1/4" - 3/8" adapter.... )

[Bill Bailey]

Yep, but it depends on the weight of the rotator+camera.

And I did not realize that you couldn't lock it when I bought it, so it is virtually impossible to take a nadir from the tripoid as described in this technique.
Oh well, I think I should buy a RD8 after all then.
(and i do miss the storage hole for the 1/4" - 3/8" adapter.... )

Hi KG,
If you would like the RD8 we are more than willing to exchange and refund the difference - just touch basis with me at bill[at]nodalninja[dot]com
thx

[KG]

Hi Bill,

that is very kind of you!
My email is on its way

Karel

[nick fan]

Yep, but it depends on the weight of the rotator+camera.

And I did not realize that you couldn't lock it when I bought it, so it is virtually impossible to take a nadir from the tripoid as described in this technique.
Oh well, I think I should buy a RD8 after all then.

(and i do miss the storage hole for the 1/4" - 3/8" adapter.... )

if a lock for nadir shot or transportation is what you need, I may be able to make an external lock. BTW, at 0 deg the 3 detent plungers coincide with one another. they may be strong enough for your camera to take the nadir shot.
sorry no storage hole 1/4"-3/8" adapter. It makes it ugly and is omitted.


Nick