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  1. forent

    Tripod/head combo for Swaro ATS 65

    That's right and relevant if the height of the plate's dovetail is lower than that of the claws of the clamp. These dovetail systems are no rocket science but the small differences between height, width, angle (not always exactly 45°) can lead to misfitting plate/clamp combinations that just...
  2. forent

    Tripod/head combo for Swaro ATS 65

    The decisive question is: *How* did you measure? Simply the bottom width would not be appropriate as e.g. the dovetailshave different shapes and angles.
  3. forent

    Tripod/head combo for Swaro ATS 65

    The heads shown in your images should provide the Manfrotto / Bogen 200PL click QR standard. The GHF2W is equipped with an Arca-style screw knob clamp (non-click). Does your ATX 65 fit? First of all only if it has the later AS foot - the letters "AS" must be stamped on the bottom side of the...
  4. forent

    Tripod/head combo for Swaro ATS 65

    Alexis, yes, I dare to say that Swarovski designed their scope foots with the clamps of European makers in mind and did not think further. You have to know that some mainly German brands have established a common Arca-style "standard" called UniQ/C: https://www.uniq-c.de. The UniQ/C plates are...
  5. forent

    Tripod/head combo for Swaro ATS 65

    Alexis, unfortunately it is not that easy. I use screw knob clamps solely, not only to avoid fitting issues but also because I assess them to be safer. But the stop positions (= jaws completely closed) of Arca-style clamps of U.S. makers like e.g. RRS, Kirk, Wimberley etc. (and their...
  6. forent

    Tripod/head combo for Swaro ATS 65

    As an addendum to Alexis' explanation: https://www.birdforum.net/showthread.php?p=3763038#post3763038 https://www.birdforum.net/showthread.php?p=3834730#post3834730
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