Adding quick release to old tripod.

[Geodesiq]

I have an old Gitzo tripod with only a screw mount. Is there an adapter I can use to make it quick release?

 

[wiltw]

Many tripods allow removal of the entire head from the column, so a new head with QR can be fitted.

Other tripods have heads with removable baseplates at the top of the head, so threaded baseplate can be removed and fitted with a QR base

Sometimes removal of the existing head/baseplate entails loosening a setscrew on the underside.

Look for either removeable baseplate or removable head in your Gitzo. You might let us know which specific Gitzo head is on the tripod, or which Gitzo tripod. Likely someone has experience with that specific unit.

 

[Sirius Glass]

Absolutely. The easiest way is to replace the tripod head with a quick release adapter.

 

[Don_ih]

There are quick release add-ons you can buy. I have one (didn't even know what it was when I first saw it) branded Cullmann. That company still seems to make such things.

 

[Pieter12]

There are many sources for quick release clamps. Novoflex, Really Right Stuff, Acratech, Kirk and Leofoto all use the Arca Swiss system. And of course, Arca Swiss.

 

[wiltw]

Examples of a QR base that can be fitted to a head

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/793075-REG/Linhof_003880_QUICKFIX_I_TRIPOD_CNCTR.html

38mm Screw-Knob Clamp with Strap Bosses | B2-FABN

DetailsB2-FABN: Screw-knob style quick-release clamp with 3 strap bosses

www.reallyrightstuff.com

 

[StanMac]

This is a bit more affordable

DQ-20 Quick Release Adapter Large

The SLIK DQ-20 is a compact quick release system that can be added to almost any tripod head that does not already have a quick release.

slikusa.com

the QR base will mount to your tripod screw mount base plate. You then have a QR base for the accompanying plate.

stan

 

[Patrick Robert James]

I've bought a few things from this guy and they are a steal for their quality. You can just add one of these to your head then add an Arca Swiss plate to your camera. You might want to say what head you have because some can be easily modified.

2.375 Inch Clamps

 

[Pieter12]

The least expensive I know is Leofoto. https://leofotousa.com/collections/...-50-quick-release-clamp-screw-knob-with-plate

 

[MattKing]

I bought a Manfrotto version for a Monopod because I had Manfrotto tripod heads designed for Manfrotto quick release plates.
Here is the B&H listing for the current version: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/554141-REG/Manfrotto_323_323_RC2_System_Quick.html

 

[Geodesiq]

The least expensive I know is Leofoto. https://leofotousa.com/collections/...-50-quick-release-clamp-screw-knob-with-plate

Thank you. That does the trick.

 

[250swb]

I use a Gitzo with a Manfrotto QR head, but an excellent idea of @MattKing is to just buy the adapter. After trying various QR heads I like the Manfrotto because of it's ease of use in cold weather with gloves on, and it's not the fanciest you can buy but it does exactly what you want it to.