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What are the different tripod accessories?

This article is a comprehensive guide for all the current accessories offered for our tripod line.

TRIPOD ACCESSORY GUIDE

RRS offers the following tripod accessories that, depending on your requirements, will significantly expand the versatility and convenience of your support system




LEVELING BASES


A leveling base is an articulating mounting platform for the tripod that allows the user to easily level the head and camera without requiring each leg of the tripod to be raised and lowered.


TA-3-LB

- Compatible with RRS Series-3 Versa tripods only.
- Available with a traditional 3/8” mounting stud, or a quick-release clamp option for quickly mounting/releasing the accompanying head
-Ergonomic "under-handed" operating handle and locking mechanism

TA-2U-LB

- Compatible with RRS Series-2 Versa tripods
- Compatible with any non-RRS tripod that features an industry-standard 3/8”-16 mounting stud, by simply screwing down onto the tripod’s platform in the same manner as a traditional head
- Available with a traditional 3/8” mounting stud (PF), or a quick-release clamp option (LC) for quickly mounting/releasing the accompanying head
- Compact “winged” locking ring


QUICK-COLUMNS


A quick-column (or ‘center’-column) is a vertical extension that provides additional height to a tripod. While useful in certain instances, it’s important to remember that a raised column is much more sensitive to wind and vibration and will reduce the overall rigidity of the tripod when in use.


TA-3-QC

- Compatible with RRS Series-3 Versa tripods
- Compatible with RRS Series-4 tripods, when equipped with the TA-4-AA3 adapter

TA-2-QC

- Compatible with RRS Series-2 Versa tripods

FOOT SPIKES/ ROCK CLAWS

Specialized replacement feet, compatible with any RRS carbon-fiber tripod

TA-3-FS FOOT SPIKE

- Useful for sinking into deep, dense material such as ice, topsoil,, and thick clay/mud

 


TA-3-FRC ROCK CLAW

- Useful for gripping hard, wet, rocky surfaces

QD STRAP SYSTEM

 

An “over the shoulder” Magpul carry sling for RRS tripods, using secure and intuitive quick-detach strap connection points with one attachment at the apex of the tripod, and the other on the upper tube of the tripod.

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MK2 TRIPOD APEX QD MOUNT

Mark II tripods will utilize the QD Mount to make the connection between the Apex of their tripod and their QD strap.

TA-TLC: Series 1,2,3 and 4.

THREADED LEG COLLAR

An accessory collar sized to fit around the upper tube of a Series 4, 3, or 2 tripod; featuring a multi-purpose ¼” thread socket for attaching an RRS BC-18 or BPC-16 micro head, or any proprietary accessory that uses a ¼” stud.

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MS4® Magpul Mark 2 QD Sling

The low profile, quick-detach Magpul sling connects to both QD points found on the QD mount and the QD leg collar of your RRS Tripod. 


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