Tripod quick release plate

cults3d

This is a quick release plate designed to replace the Sirui TY-C10. I like how these plates are slim, light and still fit the arca-swiss standard - they're perfect for my old 35mm film cameras. But they are expensive too, so having one for each camera can be a considerable expense... so I designed and printed my own. There's also a tripod screw if you're some kind of scrooge, but be aware: there's a reason these screws are made out of metal. If you print it, make sure your settings and material priorize layer adhesion over print speed; otherwise your camera will break because you were too miserly to spend 2€ on a real screw. However it works as a proof of concept and I guess if you print it really hot in polycarbonate it could even stand some real action with lightweight cameras. I will update on that cause as soon as I've done some tests. PS: The photo is from a previous version of the plate. I still have to update the picture with the most recent version which has more chamfered/blended edges and deeper grooves. It's also time to replace my old print bed as the surface finish really looks horrible.