large format tripod plates?

[AshleyC]

Any LF users out there use anything different on their tripod? Ive got a nice heft stable red snapper tripod with a standard ballhead attachment and just notice when i bolt my Wista to it there is quite a bit of wobble unless im very careful when slotting film in. I just worry that i could be knocking it out of focus a little. Is there a large plate that the camera could sit on that anyone uses, would it even make a difference and give me more stability.

 

[RaglanSurf]

I use the Manfrotto 410 Geared Head, it's hefty but very solid.

 

[Woodsy]

I use one of THESE myself and it seems fine. Doing the head up tight enough is important, obviously, but otherwise I find the plate to be adequate in keeping my Ebony still. Not mega helpful, but I've never encountered a problem with the plate being too small etc. There will always be some elasticity / flex in a tripod setup, it's about whether or not the setup is easy to deform or not, as any play *should* come to rest back to where it was set initially, (ignoring the weight of the dark slide ).

 

[markmullen]

I use Arca Swiss converted Manfrotto 410 and 405 heads, for my Linhof I use a long Arca Swiss plate, a proper branded one, I am going to get one of the even longer ones as they have two screws to attach to the camera, and the base has two threads, so it should eliminate any twist.