Help! Anybody knows where to get spare tripod shoes?

waileong · 14th March 2003

I lost the shoe (or is it the quick release plate) of my beloved tripod... (photos below)

I know it's not a professional tripod like Manfrotto or Slik but I do like it very much. I bought it from US many years ago, and it is a lovely piece of equipment.

Does anyone know if there are shops that might sell such spares? It may not be possible to get parts from the same model here (since mine came from US), and the company isn't even in existence any more, but is it possible to get something similar?

Would appreciate any help, thank you in advance!

binbeto · 14th March 2003

It is the quick relaase plate.

Your best chance will be penisular area. Take your tripod to test the plate. Maybe another model plate could be used.

If all elsefailed, go to the internet and search. But be prepared to pay a higher price.

Good luck.

waileong · 14th March 2003

Got it. Not cheap, though, since they know they are the only one who has a plate that can fit my tripod...

binbeto · 14th March 2003

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Originally posted by waileong
Got it. Not cheap, though, since they know they are the only one who has a plate that can fit my tripod...

Mind to tell us where? So that we know where to get if we relly lose our mount plate.

waileong · 14th March 2003

They have slik plates, other plates, ballheads, etc. Unfortuntately my tripod needs a square plate, couldn't find it there.

I got from another shop on 2nd floor of Peninsula Plaza just at the escalator at the end nearest Capitol, not a bad shop if you know your prices, but if you're in a fix, well... Although I must say that it's cheaper than buying a slik plate...

Wai Leong

Adam Goi · 14th March 2003

Thread moved to Consumers Corner.

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waileong Deregistered Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 2,597	Help! Anybody knows where to get spare tripod shoes? I lost the shoe (or is it the quick release plate) of my beloved tripod... (photos below) I know it's not a professional tripod like Manfrotto or Slik but I do like it very much. I bought it from US many years ago, and it is a lovely piece of equipment. Does anyone know if there are shops that might sell such spares? It may not be possible to get parts from the same model here (since mine came from US), and the company isn't even in existence any more, but is it possible to get something similar? Would appreciate any help, thank you in advance!

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binbeto Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Behind a lens Posts: 2,383	It is the quick relaase plate. Your best chance will be penisular area. Take your tripod to test the plate. Maybe another model plate could be used. If all elsefailed, go to the internet and search. But be prepared to pay a higher price. Good luck. __________________ Visit my Homepage if you have time. Comments appreciated.

14th March 2003	#3
waileong Deregistered Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 2,597	Thanks guys Got it. Not cheap, though, since they know they are the only one who has a plate that can fit my tripod...

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waileong Deregistered Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 2,597	CP is the best... They have slik plates, other plates, ballheads, etc. Unfortuntately my tripod needs a square plate, couldn't find it there. I got from another shop on 2nd floor of Peninsula Plaza just at the escalator at the end nearest Capitol, not a bad shop if you know your prices, but if you're in a fix, well... Although I must say that it's cheaper than buying a slik plate... Wai Leong Last edited by waileong; 14th March 2003 at 03:54 PM.

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Adam Goi ClubSNAP Idol Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Jalan Suka Posts: 5,321	Thread moved to Consumers Corner.