Sony A7II Quick Release Plate DIN4503

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This quick release plate for Sony A7II offers enhanced camera support. Since the tripod thread is situated directly beneath the sensor plane, it sits near the front edge, resulting in a less solid fixation of the camera. This quick release plate resolves this issue by providing additional support. This particular model complies with the older, yet common design conforming to DIN 4503 standards. For three ArcaSwiss compatible versions, visit https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4310637. The model features a built-in support structure designed to optimize the structural integrity of the contact surface for the screw. To utilize this feature, print must be paused after completing the cylinder beneath the screw hole. Then, a piece of polypropylene tape (common transparent sticky tape) must be applied on top of the cylinder and its access edges pushed into the slit surrounding the cylinder. Afterward, printing should continue by laying down a single layer over the polypropylene tape before the thread begins. Polypropylene poses no issues with filament temperature, and the filament does not stick to it at all. Therefore, support pops off after printing, leaving a smooth and condensed surface behind. This method is demonstrated in my video about smart support structures available on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v90NKni7n7E. You can jump directly to the German explanation (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v90NKni7n7E&t=670s), required action in the slicer (https://youtu.be/v90NKni7n7E?t=825), or demonstration (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v90NKni7n7E&t=914s). If conventional or no support is preferred, the cylinder can be deleted from the slicer since it's a separate shape. If you find this helpful, please consider donating to my PayPal account at paypal.me. Your contribution will help cover the time spent on design.