Winter 2004-5 - Karlu Photographic

Stroboframe Camera Auto Quick Release
For speed of attachment and detachment,
this has most other systems licked.
� Locks instantly with a single push – no
secondary tightening action required.
� Camera plate is released with one push
on the side release lever.
� Ultra low profile: saves weight, and the
The Q-top
Q-top manufacture ceases
Unfortunately, ideesign, the Q-top
maker, has gone out of business. As a
result we are offering remaining stock
at 25% off our previous price. Please
note however, that we have no extra
camera plates available. This is your last
chance to own a fantastic piece of
German engineering!
Speed of attachment
The rectangular or hexagonal shapes used
by other manufacturers can slow the
process of attachment by forcing the user
to carefully align the plate. The circular Qtop
plate can be attached anywhere – by
feel alone if necessary.
No levers
Levers are quick, but can snag – and they
do stick out. Q-top uses a spring-loaded
push button. It can be operated by either
hand, won’t snag and is difficult to
damage.
FAX: 01420 543 544
flat bottom of the camera plate is stable
when putting a camera down.
� Camera-specific anti-twist plates can be
used, making a rock-solid connection with
the plate.
� Compatible with several Stroboframe
flash brackets allowing them to be
instantly attached to a tripod.
� Simplicity of design makes it ideal for
copy stands, spotting scopes, and even
skydivers’ helmets, where simplicity of use
is essential.
Maximum weight capacity 3kg
Camera Auto Quick Release QRC with
camera plate and cork pad. STQRC £62.50
STBASE QRC base unit only . . . . . 50.00
STPLT Spare camera plate. . . . . 14.00
Camera anti-twist plates are listed on
page 53 and cost each . . . . . . . . . . . 9.00
Extra security
Another small lever is the usual method of
preventing accidental detachment of the
plate. The
Q-top uses an elegant and fool-proof solution.
A second small indented button is
located on the opposite side to the main
push button, so that the safety latch is
automatically released when this is
depressed.
Panoramas a cinch
Inside the camera shoe are indentations
at 30º intervals. By slight depression of
the release button, the camera can be
rotated to allow composite panoramic
photography. There’s a bulls-eye spirit
level built in to the base as well.
Quality and size
Precision machined from solid pieces of
high strength aluminium alloys and stainless
steel. Only 45mm diameter and 20mm
high. Max load approx 5kg.
QTOP Release Set (base and shoe)
Was £89.95 £65.00
QTADAP Strap adaptor (allows Q-top to be
hung from neck) £9.00
TRIPOD ADAPTORS
Novoflex MiniConnect
The beauty of the MiniConnect system is
the discreet 25mm diameter camera piece,
which is so small that it can stay on the
camera all the time.
Attachment is virtually instantaneous
– insert the piece and it is secure, with
only a quick pull on the side lever to lock
tight. There is a secondary thumb lock on
the long side to prevent accidental disengagement.
A neck strap can be attached.
Base size is 80x60x18mm. Weight 140g.
MiniConnect inc one 1/4” coupling piece.
LOWER PRICE NVMC £49.95
MiniConnect Profiset inc three 1/4”
coupling pieces and Carry Strap.
LOWER PRICE NVMCP £62.50
NVCP1 1/4” Coupling Piece . . . . 11.00
NVCP3 3/8” Coupling Piece . . . . 11.00
NVMCS MiniConnect Strap . . . . . 12.50
Novoflex MiniConnect MR
A simple base
unit designed for
use with tabletop
tripods and
other places
where
lightweight
equipment is being used. A simple springloaded
lever secures the coupling piece,
and because of this it should not be used
when absolute security is needed. 53mm
diameter. Weight 100g. NVMCMR £35.00
MiniConnect quick bracket
Allows a camera to be switched from horizontal
to vertical position. Adjustable slot
allows the lens to be correctly positioned
even with a deep body camera. Weight
330g. NVMCV £55.00
NEW Novoflex Q=Mount
TAKES ARCA PLATES
A neat, lightweight quick release for
smaller Novoflex Q-plates and Arca, Foba
(and compatible) plates, with screw lock.
Weighs only 100g, diameter 60mm, height
16mm. NVQMNT £42.00
Only £38 when purchased with an FLM
CB32F, CB38FT or CB58FT head (see p26)
Novoflex Q=Base
Allows users of
Arca-Swiss
plates the possibility
of onehanded
instant
attachment of
equipment.
The initial snap
lock allows
lateral adjustment before final secure
locking with an eighth turn of the bottom
knurled ring.
Novoflex has also developed a
complete system of plates for the Q=Base,
which also locate with the central safety
pin, for added security. As with everything
Novoflex, all movements are smooth and
precise. Diameter 78mm; height 22mm;
weight 264g. NVQBASE £79.95
Novoflex Q-PL1
standard plate is
41mm square.
Available in 1/4”
and 3/8”
versions.
Q=Base Plates
NVQPL1 PL1 Std plate 1/4” . . . . . 21.00
NVQPL1-3 PL1-3/8 Std plate 3/8” . 21.00
NVQPL2 PL2 84mm plate 1/4+3/8 27.00
NVQPL3 PL3 120mm plate 1/4+3/8 35.00
NVQPL4 PL4 155mm plate 1/4+3/8 42.00
Other plates available – please ask for price
NVQPV Quick Bracket, L-shape for
vertical and horizontal shots (operation
as the MiniConnect type left) . . . . . 55.00
Speed Graphic
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