Questions tagged [quick-release]
is an accessory to enable (un)joining camera with tripod head in a quicker way than screw mounting.
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What is this quick release clamp?
I obtained this surplus quick-release and I would like to buy a matching camera plate. Does anyone know what type this is?
It is about 2 1/2 inches square.
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Quick-release _below_ the head
What would you recommend for quickly changing and moving heads from tripod to monopod, slider, etc.
Would a cheap Arca Swiss copy or a 200PL be a good option?
To be used with Mirrorless and DSLR with ...
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Panoramic clamp interferes with ballhead clamp
I'm using a panoramic head and a nodal slide for taking one row panoramas. However there is a knob to adjust the tension of the rotation mechanism and it is quite low so it always interferes with my ...
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How important is quick release for a tripod?
I'm about to go on holiday with my first ever camera (Fuji X-T2 with 18-55, 35f2, and 55-200), will be bringing a tripod for family shots. How important is quick release for this scenario? We will be ...
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Are Manfrotto 200L and 501PL quick release plates interchangeable?
Are Manfrotto 200L and 501PL quick release plates interchangeable ?
I want to buy a tripod with video head 501PL but want to use it only with small 200L quick release plate. Hope it's possible. ...
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Which are the most common quick release plate systems?
I have come to understand that there are systems for tripod quick release plates. Which are the most common systems out there?
I ask as I am considering buying a tripod and wondering about ...
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What is this part of a tripod head for?
I got a tripod from thrift store but I have no idea what this tripod head is for. Does anyone know?
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Quick release adapter with handle bar
I'm planning to buy a MeFoto Roadtrip Air. But its head cannot be replaced and it has an arca-swiss quick release plate. I prefer a spring loaded quick release plate and searched for an adapter and ...
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Is a 50mm-wide arca-mount a standard?
I have a cheap tripod that have a 50mm wide arca-style mount.
Is this a standard or some random thing?
From what I can tell all arca mounts' plate are 38mm wide (the distance between the dovetail/...
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Can quick release plates be bought separately from ball-head?
Reading the reviews, I wished to purchase Manfrotto 498RC2 Ball Head that comes with RC2 quick-release system. Though the product is available online at a few stores, it is no more listed in the Ball-...
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Which adapter should I buy to adapt this Heiwa tripod, to attach my camera?
I cannot find the right adapter to plug on the tripod with the following form factor :
Measurements are expressed in Centimeters.
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Quick-Release Plate Materials
Many manufacturers offer Arca-Swiss type plates and I noticed there are a wide range of materials used for such plates. The ones I've seen are:
Bare metal
Rubber
Cork
What are the pros and cons ...
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Are Manfrotto Q6 Plates Compatible with Acratech GP-ss Ball-Heads?
To save bulk I have been interested in the Acratech GP-ss ballhead lately. It takes a quick-release plate which has to be selected according to the camera. This is problematic for me because I use 5 ...
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Are L-plates and anti-twist plates only made for the Arca Swiss QR system?
From what I understand the L-plates and the camera specific anti-twist plates are only made for the Arca Swiss quick release system. Am I right? Are there no anti-twist plates or L-plates that are ...
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Manfrotto's QR2 system vs Arca-Swiss Release system
I'm used with Manfrotto's QR2 release system and I find it really quick when I need to detach the camera from the tripod and shot hand-held. I do this rather often when I alternate long-exposure shots ...
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