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It's not clear how the leg "brace" is attaced at the leg end but I believe that's the adjustment fixture point. And the leg stud allows even closer use of the head of could allow use of the head on the leg with the leg sections collapsed, which might allow it to be closer to the ground than flattening the leg angles. Money Back Guarantee ensures YOU receive the item. Price, images, specifications and descriptions of items are subject to change without. The slotted end allowed limited movement out to a typical leg angle, when the leg was loosened further, it could be extended to flatter angles allowing use quite close to the ground. Shop the Largest Selection, Click to See Search eBay faster with PicClick. Quick-release plate for Universal U212 Tripod.
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On the U-1xx series there was a "wingnut" IIRC that allowed adjustment of the angle brace between the leg and the central spider assembly. If replacing with a head requiring the 3/8" screw mount, there are bushings available which will easily adapt the larger head thread to the 1/4" stud. SLIK QUICK RELEASE POST SLIK-6121 The Slik quick release post 6121 (618-752) is the replacement 1/4 20 thread QR post for the U212, U212 DX and other. It's designed to allow movement of the head to the stud that can be found on the base of the center post or also on one (maybe all?) of the legs. You should be able to unscrew the head, turning it counter clockwise (looking down from above) but it may require some force to do so if you've never had it off. Post does not require a tool for mounting to the camera.
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The patented design creates a solid slip free connection between the post and camera to prevent camera drift. I believe it's the part marked as 0571 on the pdfs. The metal post includes the industry standard 1/4 20 thread for mounting to film and digital cameras. The head also includes a bubble level for accurate vertical positioning.The head is on a "standard" 1/4" stud, the same as used to connect cameras to tripods (as opposed to the 3/8" stud found on most "European" or "professional" tripods. A geared center column makes fine height adjustments easy.Ī threaded mounting post on one leg lets you bring the camera down to just 8 inches (200 mm) from the ground for low angle photos, macro photography in the field, or copy work.

The head has a lens calibrated panorama guide to make 360 &Mac176 panoramas from multiple pictures. The quick release camera post is smaller than most quick release plates and can be left on the camera almost all the time, so the camera is always ready to be mounted on the U-212 DX's ultra-smooth 3-way pan-head.

The U212 deluxe was one of the first tripods to feature speed release leg locks on three-section "NON-TWIST" squared legs that will not turn and have retractable rubber leg tips and spikes for sure footing on any surface. Designed primarily for light weight 35mm SLR cameras or compact film and digital cameras, it features a number of exciting design concepts that were born with the original U 212 and have been copied into other tripods world-wide. The award winning U 212 DX is world-renowned designing that has carefully evolved for more than 20 years. Accessories : Shipping International: £2. 70 Shearwater Road, Lincoln, LN6 0XA, England. It's not really the thing you would want to lug along on a two or three day wilderness trek.All in all I like this tripod. Quick release post for the Slik 88 tripod also fits the U212 and some other Slik tripods.
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There is a little loss of stability at full height due to a slight column wiggle but at high shutter speeds it's not noticeable.The one complaint I do have is the weight of the tripod.

As I am quite tall, I like the full extension height of the column. Slik U212 Deluxe Tripod with 3-Way Pan/Tilt Head (Quick Release) - Supports 5.50 lb (2.
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had the tripod operational again in less than 30 minutes. Electronics Mobile Phones & Accessories Headphones & Earphones Speakers TV & Video Camera & Photo Tablets Wearable Technology Batteries & Chargers Electronics Gift Guide GPS & Navigation. The longest lens I have used on it has been a 500mm and the tripod performed beautifully even with Semi-trucks going past at 65 mph less than 15 feet away.(I was feeling the effects of their going by) I have experienced the clamp cracking problem myself and was able to purchase a replacement clamp from Slik Co. For me it has been a solid, stable platform for night shots, Macro work, floral and Landscape photography. I have had my U-212 for 16 years now and Have no major complaints.
