View Full Version : Universal release plate?


Marcello Mazzilli
August 19th, 2013, 04:28 PM
Hi,
I have a Canon 5D Mark II and many accessories... Slider, tripod, jib, steadicam, camera car... and I would like an easy and fast way to move the camera from one piece of equipment to another one.
I can only think of a plate that has a housing that fits like a camera onto equipment.. So you buy N of these extra plates, screw one piece of housing on each piece of equipment and screw one of the N plates under the camera...Do you think it is going to work? Has somebody tried similar procedures?
Do you know where I can get these plates with housing that fits on another plate with standard screw?
Thanks, M

Jon Fairhurst
August 19th, 2013, 05:01 PM
Here are two common solutions. If you own a Manfrotto tripod, select the one that is compatible...

Manfrotto 577 Rapid Connect Adapter with Sliding Mounting577 B&H (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=&sku=241139&is=REG&Q=&A=details)
Manfrotto 357 Pro Quick Release Adapter with 357PL Plate357 B&H (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=&sku=554151&is=REG&Q=&A=details)

Jerry Porter
August 19th, 2013, 05:18 PM
The 577 is how I do it.

Charles Newcomb
August 20th, 2013, 01:48 AM
I use the Manfrotto ones as well. They fit into my Sachtler FSB8 head, and the Manfrotto 701s I have on the jib, the monopod, and the slider. Very convenient.