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texandrews · 02-25-2022, 06:29 AM

Originally posted by bdery

By the way, I've never hard a plate loosen except once with a heavy lens used vertically.

Exceedingly lucky man. You should regularly play the lottery.

devouges · 02-25-2022, 07:02 AM

I have them with a K3ii and battery grip and 300mm F4 for birding. It hangs on my left side. After several years, no problem at all.

**UncleVanya** · 02-25-2022, 01:09 PM

Has anytime used loctite blue 242 threadlocker on their tripod socket plates? I have been considering doing that.

**Sakura** · 02-25-2022, 04:00 PM

Well, but it is strong anyway

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**rogerstg** · 02-27-2022, 03:52 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by UncleVanya

Has anytime used loctite blue 242 threadlocker on their tripod socket plates? I have been considering doing that.

I've used 242 on a number of screws, and would not hesitate using it on the 1/4-20 tripod plate screw. It's not difficult to remove the screw later, if that's your concern.

**UncleVanya** · 02-27-2022, 10:16 PM

Originally posted by rogerstg

I've used 242 on a number of screws, and would not hesitate using it on the 1/4-20 tripod plate screw. It's not difficult to remove the screw later, if that's your concern.

That and how good it works to avoid a plate unscrewing unintentionally?

bdery · 02-28-2022, 06:05 AM

Originally posted by UncleVanya

Has anytime used loctite blue 242 threadlocker on their tripod socket plates? I have been considering doing that.

Not there, but on many other screws, yes.

Originally posted by UncleVanya

That and how good it works to avoid a plate unscrewing unintentionally?

It might help, but unscrewing comes from torque applied to the plate, and friction of the plate plays a bigger role than the screw's threading (which is just there to maintain friction).

**rogerstg** · 02-28-2022, 08:05 AM

Originally posted by UncleVanya

That and how good it works to avoid a plate unscrewing unintentionally?

I've never had a problem with that, but it's worked well on other screws. There's nothing magical about "camera" screws, but the only way you'll know for sure is to try it.

**i_trax** · 03-02-2022, 09:35 PM

The silver metal links / loops ( visible on the image below ) were not supplied,
although they were present / included on my order.
Apparently not available any more.

What do / can you use instead?
The triangular metal loops supplied with cameras feel not right in this situation / function,
simply wrongly shaped.

**rogerstg** · 03-03-2022, 06:24 AM

Originally posted by i_trax

What do / can you use instead?
The triangular metal loops supplied with cameras feel not right in this situation / function,
simply wrongly shaped.

Split rings used for fishing work well. Used for holding hooks to plugs, they come in stainless steel and various sizes and strengths.

texandrews · 03-03-2022, 06:55 AM

I use the triangular rings. They work fine. BTW, I also have the Peak Design handgrip for my 645Z. Love it.

bdery · 03-03-2022, 08:30 AM

Originally posted by i_trax

What do / can you use instead?
The triangular metal loops supplied with cameras feel not right in this situation / function,
simply wrongly shaped.

I also use the triangular loops without problem. Otherwise, just remove them and slip the Anchors directly in the camera's hole.

02-27-2022, 10:16 PM	#36
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,472	Originally posted by rogerstg I've used 242 on a number of screws, and would not hesitate using it on the 1/4-20 tripod plate screw. It's not difficult to remove the screw later, if that's your concern. That and how good it works to avoid a plate unscrewing unintentionally? Last edited by UncleVanya; 02-27-2022 at 10:25 PM.

03-02-2022, 09:35 PM	#39
i_trax Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,621 Original Poster	Goods were delivered The silver metal links / loops ( visible on the image below ) were not supplied, although they were present / included on my order. Apparently not available any more. What do / can you use instead? The triangular metal loops supplied with cameras feel not right in this situation / function, simply wrongly shaped.

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02-25-2022, 06:29 AM	#31
texandrews Moderator Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Baltimore Photos: Albums Posts: 3,400	Originally posted by bdery By the way, I've never hard a plate loosen except once with a heavy lens used vertically. Exceedingly lucky man. You should regularly play the lottery.

02-25-2022, 07:02 AM	#32
devouges Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 324	I have them with a K3ii and battery grip and 300mm F4 for birding. It hangs on my left side. After several years, no problem at all.

02-25-2022, 01:09 PM	#33
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,472	Has anytime used loctite blue 242 threadlocker on their tripod socket plates? I have been considering doing that.

02-27-2022, 03:52 PM - 1 Like	#35
rogerstg Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Rhode Island Photos: Albums Posts: 1,168	Originally posted by UncleVanya Has anytime used loctite blue 242 threadlocker on their tripod socket plates? I have been considering doing that. I've used 242 on a number of screws, and would not hesitate using it on the 1/4-20 tripod plate screw. It's not difficult to remove the screw later, if that's your concern.

02-28-2022, 06:05 AM	#37
bdery Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Quebec city, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,363	Originally posted by UncleVanya Has anytime used loctite blue 242 threadlocker on their tripod socket plates? I have been considering doing that. Not there, but on many other screws, yes. Originally posted by UncleVanya That and how good it works to avoid a plate unscrewing unintentionally? It might help, but unscrewing comes from torque applied to the plate, and friction of the plate plays a bigger role than the screw's threading (which is just there to maintain friction).

02-28-2022, 08:05 AM	#38
rogerstg Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Rhode Island Photos: Albums Posts: 1,168	Originally posted by UncleVanya That and how good it works to avoid a plate unscrewing unintentionally? I've never had a problem with that, but it's worked well on other screws. There's nothing magical about "camera" screws, but the only way you'll know for sure is to try it.

03-03-2022, 06:24 AM	#40
rogerstg Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Rhode Island Photos: Albums Posts: 1,168	Originally posted by i_trax What do / can you use instead? The triangular metal loops supplied with cameras feel not right in this situation / function, simply wrongly shaped. Split rings used for fishing work well. Used for holding hooks to plugs, they come in stainless steel and various sizes and strengths.

03-03-2022, 06:55 AM	#41
texandrews Moderator Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Baltimore Photos: Albums Posts: 3,400	I use the triangular rings. They work fine. BTW, I also have the Peak Design handgrip for my 645Z. Love it.

03-03-2022, 08:30 AM	#42
bdery Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Quebec city, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,363	Originally posted by i_trax What do / can you use instead? The triangular metal loops supplied with cameras feel not right in this situation / function, simply wrongly shaped. I also use the triangular loops without problem. Otherwise, just remove them and slip the Anchors directly in the camera's hole.

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