Reddit mentions of Vktech Black Camera 323 Quick Release Plate

Can you take the head off your tripod and thread your camera directly into the tripod head mounting screw? Or maybe just buy a quick mounting plate like this or even a Manfrotto Mini Tripod. None of them are ideal, but they might be able to get you usable shots without having to shell out so much money for a mounting plate.

Essentially a quick release plate head will let you put more weight towards the front to offset the fact that the plate is built with more weight in the back. I use this on my plate.

I actually have a etekcity electronic food scale that ironically doubles as a scale for my camera equipment.

I used this quick release when I had a similar dash cam: Vktech Black Camera 323 Quick Release Plate https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00G7IRCLE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_LI1Tzb4CAMHD6

Have you considered an L plate (Or if you're using Sony, a SmallRig) to counterbalance the lens? That looks like a lot of torque.
Other than that, simply buy a quick release plate. Problem solved.
Cheap one on amazon
Seemingly a studier one
Ps: Most gimbal and steadicam operators add a quick release plate to their setup, for 2 seconds un-mounting without having to rebalance.

I use this quick release, came with my bundle. Its pretty solid and weighs good. I own a a6300

If you will be putitng the camera directly onto the mount then yes. If you will be attaching it to a telescope then you will need a t-adapter and maybe some other accessories depending on your telescope. I took this with the T3i mounted on top of my telescope. You'll need something like this to connect your camera to your mount. But you'll need something like this to more easily mount the camera to the plate.

It depends, I usually take it off. I bought the manfrotto plate just for that. So much quicker just clipping it on and off than having to use the screw and balance it everytime. this is what I got:

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B00G7IRCLE/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Thanks for the advice. I was starting to wonder if anyone actually read this subreddit. Anyway, I wound up getting one of these:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00G7IRCLE/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Cheap, and works pretty well too. It feels like I have a good firm connection when it's mounted. The mounting plate on the bottom of the camera isn't in the way and it's easy to connect/disconnect. I'm not a pro by any means and my tripod is literally 40 yrs old. The camera isn't that old though.

The Taranis neckstrap mount rotates which is slightly annoying, but here is the list.

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http://www.banggood.com/CNC-Alloy-FPV-Monitor-Mounting-Bracket-Support-DJI-Phantom-Transmitter-p-917955.html


https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00G7IRCLE/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_.FLEwb9DWJ3N

http://www.banggood.com/Aomway-11dbi-7-Turn-5_8GHz-Helical-Antenna-RHCP-p-952615.html


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There's a whole bunch of quick release adapters for camera tripods etc that might work?

Something like: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Vktech%C2%AE-Release-Adapter-Manfrotto-200PL-14/dp/B00G7IRCLE/

Just make sure the screw thread matches the lighthouse's (1/4") - should be fairly standard

You'd just need to screw one half of the plate into your wall mount, and the other into the lighthouse, should work, although I haven't tried it!

The one I use is this - https://www.amazon.com/Vktech-Black-Camera-Quick-Release/dp/B00G7IRCLE/ref=sr_1_17?ie=UTF8&qid=1540340378&sr=8-17&keywords=QR+plate

I just got mine today (after your post finally pushed me to buy it) and I've been able to use my quick release plates on it. I use these $10 plates on amazon for all my stuff. They're great for DSLRs and smaller and they're so cheap, I put them on all my gear. Maybe this would work for you.

https://www.amazon.com/Vktech-Black-Camera-Quick-Release/dp/B00G7IRCLE/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1469236892&sr=8-3&keywords=quick+release+plate