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Hi there,

Anyone using a solid metal platform for sports photography when positioning a low angle remote camera.

Looking for something like this: http://overxposed.com/oxproplatform.html

But from the UK - due to weight/import costs.

Going to be used on grass, and on solid surfaces like running track and I'd rather be working from a platform than a small tripod if possible.

Any suggestions / websites appreciated.
 
Hi Mike
I think your not getting any feedback because the product is unknown!, I have never seen it's like:thinking: I do however think it's a great product but @ £100 + overseas postage it's a no goer for me!. Have you approached any metalwork engineers to (without encroaching on copywrite of course), make a version?, it is after all just an Aluminium plate with a threaded bolt to accept the tripod thread?. Kind regards Graham.
 
Thanks Graham

They are pretty common in the US, with a number of manufactures over there. I'd be surprised if they are not sold in the UK, I have seen them used over here although admittedly not as much as the little tripods.

There seem to be some guys in the US who self-manufacture them in low runs and so I could approach someone to do a bespoke version for me - but I was hoping it might be easier to just pick one up. As you say I doubt it would take too much work to replicate the idea.

I'll keep searching, and once the Easter period is over do a ring around some of the pro-dealers like Fixation who would work with lots of the agency/paper sports pros and see if they have any suggestions.
 
Thanks Gary

Is this something you have done, or just seen/thought of ?

I'm just wondering in practice how they perform from a weight/stability point of view with a DSLR + lens attached.
 
did one for a mate a few years ago, i used the vesa plate with the hollowed out curve underneath so you can fit a nut underneath to bolt the ballhead down

you need one like this

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or this

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Its actually a Vesa adapter plate you need as they come in different sizes, 100x100, 200x200, 400x400, the larger the plate the more stable the platform

its only the plate you need and it needs the hollow/raised area underneath, the plate should be pre drilled then all you do is bolt it from underneath with a standard 1/4 or 3/8th bold to secure it, thats its it really.
 
I've used a Manfrotto suction mount on a 8" x 8" stainless steel plate before, held a Canon 1D and a 70-200mm. Now I just use the Manfrotto 482
 
Gary Coyle said:
did one for a mate a few years ago, i used the vesa plate with the hollowed out curve underneath so you can fit a nut underneath to bolt the ballhead down

you need one like this

or this

Its actually a Vesa adapter plate you need as they come in different sizes, 100x100, 200x200, 400x400, the larger the plate the more stable the platform

its only the plate you need and it needs the hollow/raised area underneath, the plate should be pre drilled then all you do is bolt it from underneath with a standard 1/4 or 3/8th bold to secure it, thats its it really.
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Nice - I like that idea Gary. Would you just bolt on a ball head? Would be good with adjustable height <thinking>

Would work out a lot cheaper than this; http://overxposed.com/oxproplatform.html
 
meonshore said:
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I'm just wondering in practice how they perform from a weight/stability point of view with a DSLR + lens attached.
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That'd be my worry with the platform though. If a ball hits your camera on a mini tripod it'll fall over, so you get 2 (or 3) small impacts. If something hits one of these hard there's nowhere for the force to go, so it's one large impact.

I've no idea whether that's explained as well as it looks in my head.:thinking:
 
Gary - that is an excellent explanation - many thanks.

Phil - I'm less concerned about that as I'm looking at track & field rather than football. I'm more concerned about wind blowing it over to be honest.
 
meonshore said:
Gary - that is an excellent explanation - many thanks.

Phil - I'm less concerned about that as I'm looking at track & field rather than football. I'm more concerned about wind blowing it over to be honest.
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So it looks like a good idea then!
 
meonshore said:
Gary - that is an excellent explanation - many thanks.

Phil - I'm less concerned about that as I'm looking at track & field rather than football. I'm more concerned about wind blowing it over to be honest.
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And thats the beauty of Vesa plates, they are pre drilled so if using on grass and for more stability just use steel tent pugs to secure it.
 
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