I lost my tripod shoe/mount, where can I buy a new one?

Question

My camera and tripod shoe/mount was stolen at the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago, my tripod was at home. Now I'm stuck with a tripod with no way of attaching my camera to it...

Answer 1

Quick release plates aren't quite as standard as the first answer suggests.



A lot of (pricier) brands use the Arca Swiss system. If you have a quick release clamp like that, you can order a universal plate or a custom plate that's molded to fit your specific camera from companies like

http://www.kirkphoto.com/Quick-Release-Camera-Plates.html and

http://reallyrightstuff.com/QR/04.html



Otherwise you might have to buy a replacement plate from the manufacturer of your tripod. See if you can order something from their website, or have a look if they have something here

http://www.tripodquickrelease.com/ or here

http://www.adorama.com/catalog.tpl?op=itemlist&cat1=Tripods&cat2=Quick%20Release%20Systems%20%26%20Plates or here

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/buy/Quick-Release-Systems/ci/4925/N/4289936034



In the mean time, perhaps you can unscrew the quick release clamp from your ballhead/ pan-tilt head and screw the camera directly to the tripod.

Answer 2

Tripod Shoe

Answer 3

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RE:

I lost my tripod shoe/mount, where can I buy a new one?

My camera and tripod shoe/mount was stolen at the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago, my tripod was at home. Now I'm stuck with a tripod with no way of attaching my camera to it...

Answer 4

It is called a QR plate (Quick Release plate). As already pointed out, there are various sizes and shapes available (and most are proprietary). You could take the head into a camera shop (not bestbuy/walmart) to see if they have one that will fit yours. BUT, more than likely, if you paid less than $75 for the tripod/head, you will either need to contact the manufacturer (good luck on that) to try and get one, or buy a new head, if that one comes off, OR buy a new tripod/head.

Answer 5

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Why don't you GOOGLE the NAME BRAND and MODEL of your tripod anf go to the factory or a dealers web site and order it there.. As said, these are NOT all the same, even tho many look like it and while you "may" find one to fit, it would be a trial and error... . And learn how to call items by their correct name.. A whatever... will get you far, influence friends and make a impact with others when talking.... Everyone knows what - the thing - is...

Answer 6

The best place to buy a cheap Camera Tripod online is at Amazon.com who has a huge selection of Tripods and Monopods at amazing prices.



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Tripods can help the photographer in many different ways. Most of the help comes from stabilizing the camera, resulting in crisp, clear, and blur-free pictures. But, added benefits such as enabling the photographer to get into the picture too, make having a tripod on hand a great idea.



Tripods come in compact desktop sizes all the way up to studio setups, and fit every type camera on the market from smartphone cameras to professional digital recorders.



http://www.amazon.com/Tripods-Monopods/b?ie=UTF8&node=499306&tag=yah-elec-20



Everyone from professionals, to hobby shutterbugs, and photo artists find many occasions where tripods are not only preferred, but necessary.