Trick for undersized or slipping dovetail plates

[Jerry Holway]

With "lever locking" dovetail grabbers, there are sometimes issues with undersized dovetail plates slipping, especially when carrying heavy cameras. I've previously used gaffer tape to beef up the dimension, but I find using a rubber band is easier, quicker, and cleaner.

[Ryan Brooks]

That's genius.

[Jess Doxey]

rubber bands are amazing, i never leave home with out them

 

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there are shims that can go into the locking lever mechanism if you want to source a longer term solution

Edited September 2, 2016 by Jess Doxey