Davon Slininger Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 I've heard that there is another company manufacturing quick release assemblies like the Ronford Baker RBQ. Does anyone know what those are and where I can find them in LA. Or if you have an RBQ to sell I'll gladly take it off your hands too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Chris Keth Posted May 6, 2011 Premium Member Share Posted May 6, 2011 An assistant named Dave Berryman has a machinist make some in batches. I bought one and it is very nice. PM me and I'll send you his e-mail address (don't know if he'd want it public) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Knoll Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 I am also in the market for a used RBQ or a knock off if there are any more leads out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seamus Mulligan-Ferry Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 You could try contacting Ron MacDonald at Cine Support Equipment, based in Montana. He's pretty much a one-man shop so delivery dates are kind of fluid, but he's very nice. I do know he manufactures RBQRs as well as anything else you may need* (QR plates, whips, cranks, etc.). I have no idea if he has a minimum quantity that he requires to manufacture, but he's worth a call. No website to speak of, but a quick google search says (406) 363-0022. Good luck. *Personal note: I really dislike the design of his spreaders (They fold outward when closing the legs), so just be forewarned if you are in the market. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davon Slininger Posted June 3, 2011 Author Share Posted June 3, 2011 Hey Chris I PM'd you but it says you cannot receive any new messages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Chris Keth Posted June 3, 2011 Premium Member Share Posted June 3, 2011 Hey Chris I PM'd you but it says you cannot receive any new messages. I got your e-mail and forwarded the e-mail I got about the custom RBQs. I love mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Zimmerman Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 (edited) Resurrecting an old thread... Does this business still exist? Phone number does not work. --Looking for a cheaper alternative to this kind of quick release. We have a terrific big fluid tripod head, but no quick release. What could we use for a 30lb camera without spending $400+?? Thanks, Steve Zimmerman Edited October 24, 2012 by Steve Zimmerman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Zimmerman Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 It's for a Moviecam film camera. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kar Wai Ng Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 The cheapest one I've found is a little over $400 without the plate: http://www.cinematicprecision.com/camera-assistants Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Zimmerman Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 Thanks!! We bought this quick release on ebay: Quickset Hercules QR We will see if it works or not. It seems big enough... I don't know if it has any sort of safety catch to keep the release lever from opening. Maybe we can engineer something to work as one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Chris Keth Posted October 30, 2012 Premium Member Share Posted October 30, 2012 Careful buying this knockoff stuff. Remember this is going to be holding $150K + worth of stuff to your cart, or to a crane, etc. Also, I would stick to the Ronford Baker standard. It's really a pain when one person on a crew uses a different quick release than everybody else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest david berryman Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 (edited) howdy y'all, just found this site by randomly googling ronford baker quick release & low & behold i found my name & product being graciously promoted by chris, indeed a customer of mine. feel free to contact me directly for more info: texabilly at me dot com. thanks Edited January 15, 2013 by david berryman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david berryman Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 just so y'all know, i, david "clean" berryman, am indeed still making quick release bases (QRB's) as well as a variety of other camera, preston & cinetape parts. pm me or go to http://www.cleanscamerasupport.com thanks! clean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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