How do I... put my camera on this tripod?
April 4, 2020 3:41 PM Subscribe
I bought a Cameron T100BH tripod, and the top of it looks like this. My camera (Fujifilm X-70) has the normal screw-type thing at the bottom to attach to a tripod. I was too embarrassed to go back and ask the camera store about this, but is there a way this camera can attach to this tripod that I am missing, or is there an adaptor I can get?
Please be kind if this is an obvious question, I have procrastinated on figuring this out for ages because camera people can be gatekeepery jerks. Thanks!
Please be kind if this is an obvious question, I have procrastinated on figuring this out for ages because camera people can be gatekeepery jerks. Thanks!
Response by poster: Thanks, that's good to know! There was nothing else in the box, and going back to the store is not an option... is the bracket something I could buy separately?
posted by ITheCosmos at 3:49 PM on April 4, 2020
posted by ITheCosmos at 3:49 PM on April 4, 2020
Usually, yeah, and not for much money. Look for “[tripod brand] compatible tripod plate”.
posted by mhoye at 3:52 PM on April 4, 2020
posted by mhoye at 3:52 PM on April 4, 2020
It’s probably likely the exact same part as from another brand, but with these store exclusive brands, it is hard to tell what works with what
posted by advicepig at 3:58 PM on April 4, 2020
posted by advicepig at 3:58 PM on April 4, 2020
From the looks of the tripod, it uses a standard "Arca-Swiss" or "Arca-type" plate. Though I'm surprised it didn't come with one, any generic Arca-type plate ought to fit.
posted by Kadin2048 at 4:16 PM on April 4, 2020 [1 favorite]
posted by Kadin2048 at 4:16 PM on April 4, 2020 [1 favorite]
Agree, that sure looks like an arca-swiss quick release. In which case any generic Arca-Swiss plate should work. It's not unheard of for tripods using one of the standard (yet so many to choose from) adapter plates to not come with the plate because a) brand name ones are expensive and b) once you have one for your camera you don't need extras and c) many photographers have more than one tripod and more than one head for the tripods they have. My Manfrotto/Bogen plate lives on my camera and fits several of the tripods I have and even the custom attachments I've made.
It's kinda stupid the camera store didn't talk to you about this though. Both because now you are dis-satisfied and also cause they missed the high margin upsell.
posted by Mitheral at 5:39 PM on April 4, 2020
It's kinda stupid the camera store didn't talk to you about this though. Both because now you are dis-satisfied and also cause they missed the high margin upsell.
posted by Mitheral at 5:39 PM on April 4, 2020
What's that silver allen head screw in the centre? If that is holding the plate onto the ball head/tripod, try taking it off and you may be able to screw the camera directly to the head.
posted by GeeEmm at 7:00 PM on April 4, 2020
posted by GeeEmm at 7:00 PM on April 4, 2020
It absolutely should have come with the plate, it's in the parts list on that product page. You should look through the packaging for it and if it's missing then call the store. They owe you a plate.
You can't attach the camera to the ballhead without the plate.
posted by fshgrl at 9:29 PM on April 4, 2020
You can't attach the camera to the ballhead without the plate.
posted by fshgrl at 9:29 PM on April 4, 2020
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