AZ GTI - quick question.

[completenovice]

About to pull the trigger on buying the above but I want to use the existing tripod of my Vixen Porta ii mount as it should be substantially better than the supplied tripod. Is it just a case of changing the locking bolt to a 3/8th one and we’re good to go or is there some sort of adapter thingy I need?

Also, my intended setup is approaching the max stated payload of 5kg. I take it that this will be fine stability wise? (I’ll be getting the upgraded holder piece as well)

ta!

Edited April 27, 2021 by completenovice

[vlaiv]

I use steel tripod from HEQ5 to mount AzGTI - it was just a matter of getting M10 to 3/8 adapter, so I guess you only need appropriate bolt - just make sure your mounting surface is flat (adapter I'm using fixes issue with polar alignment peg on top of HEQ5 tripod).

Not sure about payload - I never loaded mine that much.

[Avocette]

I had a bit of aluminium box section handy so tapped an M10 thread at the bottom to fit my AZ4 tripod base, and used a UNC3/8-16 bolt at the top screwed into the AZGTi pillar.

[jjohnson3803]

Excellent!  I have a Twilight 1 tripod that I'd like to use for other things, but that peg is in the way and I don't want to grind it off in case I sell the mount someday.  I like your aluminum box solution.

 

[badhex]

On 27/04/2021 at 13:08, completenovice said:

Also, my intended setup is approaching the max stated payload of 5kg. I take it that this will be fine stability wise?

I've had close to 5kg on it and it was fine, but you might want to counterbalance it. With the appropriate bar and weight, plus a decent tripod, I'm sure it would take more weight easily.