Has anyone compared the Kessler Qwick Release with the new Zacuto Tripod Adapter Plate? Since they are a bit pricey (since I will need several), I want to get the best product.

I am posting this also in the Dolly / Track Cable sub-forum.

Kessler kwik release requires you to open and close levers after your plate is "caught in" and allows for sliding.

Zacuto TAP is a drop-in system and does not require you to close levers, but also does not allow you to reposition without a sliding add-on ($$).

Zacuto's TAP style plate works on Kessler kwik release clamps, as do most other arca-swiss plates. The reverse (kessler / other plates working on Zacuto's TAP) does not work.

Economically the kessler kwik release seems like a better deal to me (I have 4 clamps), although having to close the lever can be annoying at times such as on certain rigs and steadicam. That's about it for the cons I think.