As I explained in Part One of this series, the Sony RX10iv has a serious design flaw in the strength and positioning of its tripod bush. I designed this 3D-printed plate to allow a Peak Design Clip Plate to be attached to the camera in a more suitable position while at the same time providing a greater degree of protection for the base of the camera.
As with the previous Arca-Swiss compatible tripod plate, this plate prevents movement which allows the screw to become loose and movement of the front end of the plate from the camera when the camera is tilted backwards.
When attached to the camera with the screw and either a strong elastic band or a cable tie around the lens barrel, the Peak Design Clip Plate—itself Arca-Swiss compatible—can then be mounted.
I have tried the device, using the Peak Design Clip as a ‘parking place’ when using the camera along with binoculars. I do not use the Clip for whether attached to a bag or a belt for carrying cameras on long walks but I have no reason to suppose anything would be amiss.
Other accessories could of course be substituted fot the Peak Design plate.
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For those wishing to 3d-print their own adapter the relevant file is available together with a list of the metal hardware HERE.
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