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  1. Alexis Powell

    Fell for the 128RC2 trap!

    I caution against a lever release. The disadvantage of a lever release (whether this cheap one from SmallRig or a top-end one from Really Right Stuff) is that it may not securely lock all Arca-style plates. Unfortunately, there are very small differences between some of the manufacturers. These...
  2. Alexis Powell

    Fell for the 128RC2 trap!

    If I were you, I'd drill and bolt, or go even further and hack off the unnecessary bits like Kevin Conville did in the second thread. That would be the cheapest, and arguably most elegant solution. The Kirk product is, like everything from Kirk, very nicely designed. The price isn't bad...
  3. Alexis Powell

    Fell for the 128RC2 trap!

    The 128RC has good fluid action but it doesn't have a spring counter-balance and it doesn't take sliding plates so it is not a good choice when used with a scope that doesn't balance on its tripod foot. It uses the 200PL plates which are not my favorite for a variety of reasons. I think the...
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