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Picked one of these up last week to replace the older, twist-lock SLIK 500 model I've had for years. This one is 1.2 oz's lighter as well as being easier to use given the snap-lock legs. These fall under the "if it's good they'll quit making it" category, and are therefore discontinued. I believe Focus Camera has 5 left in stock. 1lb 5.2 oz's on my scale... "just right" for a smaller scope used seated. https://www.focuscamera.com/slik-500g-7-tripod.html-OR- https://www.ebay.com/itm/SLIK-500G-...DX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649
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Thanks Brad, just what I was looking for.
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Wish I would have seen this about a week earlier (just nabbed a Vortex High Country)...
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Thanks Brad, just what I was looking for.
mike r Glad to hear it Mike... thought there might be someone here who needed this!
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Thanks for the heads up. Just picked one up. For the price and weight figure you can't go wrong. Perfect for the day pack.
Thanks again.
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Brad, is it possible to remove the head and swap it for a different one?
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LB, no it's not removable, but it's a simple matter to get a QR adapter... this should be the right sized one: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/prod...rbACh0eAAJoEAQYAiABEgJfxfD_BwE&smp=y![[Linked Image]](https://static.bhphoto.com/images/images500x500/Slik_618_743_DQ_10_Mini_Quick_Release_1233268735000_580565.jpg)
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Thanks. I have QR plates and adapters but I am concerned that the 3 way head will flex. Lots of the cheaper, lighter ones are not very strong or stable.
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I have never seen a tripod that didn't allow the head to not be replaced....
Are you sure the head is not replaceable Brad? You posted a picture of the QR plate for an optic, not what I think LB was asking about?
All my Slik tripods have removable heads.....
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I have never seen a tripod that didn't allow the head to not be replaced....
Are you sure the head is not replaceable Brad? You posted a picture of the QR plate for an optic, not what I think LB was asking about?
All my Slik tripods have removable heads..... I was referring to the plate which threads to the optics... you can remove it, but there's nothing made that will fit it. It's a one-trick pony. If however, you are talking about the entire upper assembly, which includes the handle, yes that can be removed/replaced. Obviously we're talking about two different things and I likely misunderstood the original question.
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Oh it's all good Brad - I was confused as well I guess. Never seen a plastic all molded tripod head. Grin...
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Oh it's all good Brad - I was confused as well I guess. Never seen a plastic all molded tripod head. Grin... Ha! Took a pic for you to get a better idea... indeed, the 500G-7 is plastic and light aluminum construction, which of course is where the weight savings comes from. The SLIK Sprint Pro EZ w/ pan head on the left weigh's 1lb 6.4 oz's more! ![[Linked Image]](https://s26.postimg.cc/6qawskc3d/295_DBA10-2_A5_D-411_F-_BE8_F-_BE6_A6_A67_D9_A2.jpg)
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Thanks for posting the info Brad. Too bad, it looks like I'm a bit late to the party though...  I've been starting to cuss my twist lock legs the last couple years and I'll be on the lookout for one of these.
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I hate twist lock legs too, impossible to use if your hands are cold or wet.
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Hey Brad, got mine today and it is just what the Dr. ordered, 1/3 the weight of my present unit and slicker than buttered slugs. I have a bino adaptor enroute and will be able to switch optics and tripods at will or use both at the same time. Thanks for the tip.
PS. if anyone missed out I think they still have some on Amazon.
mike r
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Fantastic, great to hear!
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Yeah - twist lock legs are an easy pass!
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Damn, too late to notice this... what are some similar options available?
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BUMP, I'm still looking for something similar...
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