Tripod centre columns .. (1 Viewer)

I was just wondering if it's possible to buy tripod centre columns on their own ? I was wanting to leave my tripod head attached to my tripod and then have a separate setup with another tripod head/centre column to attach my hide clamp to. This way I can just attach my scope to either setup without having to remove the centre column from the tripod whenever I need to ..

I have a Velbon tripod but obviously the centre column doesnt necessarily need to be a Velbon, any centre column will suffice.

Thanks very much ..

Would that it was so simple Dave. Different makers use different sizes for the centre column, so not every column will fit your hide clamp.
The Velbon hide clamp is easy to use as you just slip the centre column from the tripod and slot into the clamp. I carry the hide clamp in the pocket of my sco pac so it's never far away.

Keith Dickinson said:

Would that it was so simple Dave. Different makers use different sizes for the centre column, so not every column will fit your hide clamp.
The Velbon hide clamp is easy to use as you just slip the centre column from the tripod and slot into the clamp. I carry the hide clamp in the pocket of my sco pac so it's never far away.

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Hey up Keith,

Hope you are well mate.. I have the original inserts supplied with my hide clamp and so I do have options with regard to different sized columns (hopefully)

Skua cruise for me this coming Saturday .. Been practising my 'shiver me timbers' ...

I have a Gitzo 410R tripod with multiple center posts. I mainly use a short post as it allows me to get close to the ground. I feel like using a center post defeats the purpose of having a large 3 legged tripod, to go from 3 legs to 1 leg.

PS.
An alternative is to maybe use Arca Swiss quick release plates as they allow quick change of equipment. I have been using Arca Swiss for years with camera equipment.