Using a hide clamp with triangular central column? (1 Viewer)

[jonhicks]

I'm considering a carbon fibre tripod that has a triangular central column, but currently use a Velbon hide clamp. The clamp came with various plastic inserts to use on different diameter central columns, but obviously doesn't come with a triangular insert. Has anyone either found such a thing, or homemade their own insert/solution?

The triangular column seems to make sense for allowing the tripod to be packed really compact (and perhaps save a small bit of weight), but I use my hide clamp a lot. Thanks!

 

[Tringa45]

Could you please explain what you are trying to do? Surely not attempting to attach a hide clamp to a centre column!?

 

[jonhicks]

Yep, that's exactly what I'm intending. I do it with my current tripods, so that when I'm in a hide with a suitable shelf, I take the central column out of the tripod and put it into the Velbon hide clamp. I find it easier to work with in most hides than trying to arrange my tripod around the shelf and seats

 

[Mono]

I would try experimenting with various packing materials. I'm sure if you did some precise measurements then someone would be able to produce a 3d printed adapter.

 

[paddyluke]

Could you please explain what you are trying to do? Surely not attempting to attach a hide clamp to a centre column!?

he wants to do this

 

[jonhicks]

Just to clarify, I currently do this already, but wondered if anyone had got it working with a triangular shaped central column. I can experiment, but if some one has already 'been there, done that' they might have some wisdom to share...

 

[paddyluke]

the "standard" round hide clamp may fit the triangular centre column depending on diameter,