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  1. fazalmajid

    Arca-Swiss foot for the S2?

    OK, so I finally received the Hejnar plate, after seemingly interminable customs clearance time. I measured with calipers, the plate pin has 4.72mm diameter, whereas the holes in the scope collar base are 4.79–4.82mm, so a good snug fit. There is still some rotation because the bolt in the slot...
  2. fazalmajid

    Arca-Swiss foot for the S2?

    Yes, your points on the slide-stop bolts feature on the Kirk are well-taken, unfortunately I had already ordered the Hejnar by the time you posted.
  3. fazalmajid

    Arca-Swiss foot for the S2?

    An update: I ordered the Hejnar Photo plate I linked to above, but haven't received it yet. If it doesn't work out (pin too large, or pin too small and not providing sufficiently tight anti-rotation) I will try the Kirk one next, as I have had good experiences with both vendors (also Acratech...
  4. fazalmajid

    Arca-Swiss foot for the S2?

    Well, Birdforum doesn't have reply notifications... I looked at the collar ring again, it looks like the Manfrotto foot is an integral part of the ring and not removable. The challenge is finding a plate with anti-twist pin that fits in one of the 4 holes provided. I am going to try my luck...
  5. fazalmajid

    Arca-Swiss foot for the S2?

    I'm starting to wonder if I should prototype one on a 3D printer and then have it fabricated in aluminium, which should only cost about $50-100 or so.
  6. fazalmajid

    Arca-Swiss foot for the S2?

    I have the S2 82 HD with 30-60x eyepiece. I'd like to replace the Manfrotto-type foot with an Arca-Swiss style QR plate, ideally replacing the Manfrotto altogether so I can use my photo tripods, failing that an Arca dovetail that attaches with two screws to the Manfrotto foot so it can't twist...
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