Questions tagged “quick release”

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What are the screws on the underside of Arca-Swiss quick-release plates for?

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Evan Krall

1y ago

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What quick-release clamp is this, and which plate fits it?

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Photography Stack Exchange contributor

2y ago

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Is there a quick-release camera attachment system that works with different strap types?

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Photography Stack Exchange contributor

4y ago

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What’s a good alternative to buying a second Gitzo Systematic baseplate for faster head swaps?

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Photography Stack Exchange contributor

5y ago

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Why do most still cameras have only one tripod mounting hole?

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Photography Stack Exchange contributor

6y ago

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Do I need a quick-release tripod for travel and family photos, and is it something I can add later?

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Photography Stack Exchange contributor

6y ago

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Can a Manfrotto 200PL/200L plate be used with a 501PL video head?

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Photography Stack Exchange contributor

7y ago

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What are the most common tripod quick-release plate systems, and are they compatible across brands?

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Photography Stack Exchange contributor

8y ago

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What is the spring-loaded peg on a tripod quick-release plate for?

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Photography Stack Exchange contributor

9y ago

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What is the small second pin on a tripod quick-release plate for?

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Photography Stack Exchange contributor

9y ago

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Which Arca-Swiss Z1 quick release works best with mixed Arca-style plates and L-brackets?

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Photography Stack Exchange contributor

10y ago

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Is a 50mm quick-release mount part of the Arca-Swiss standard?

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Photography Stack Exchange contributor

10y ago

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Can you add a quick-release system separately to a ball head, and should you choose RC2 or Arca-Swiss?

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Photography Stack Exchange contributor

10y ago

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Are third-party RC2/200PL quick-release plates compatible with Manfrotto RC2 clamps?

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Photography Stack Exchange contributor

12y ago

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Why do some ball heads use a plain 1/4" mounting screw instead of a quick-release plate?

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Photography Stack Exchange contributor

12y ago

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Can I replace the head on a Manfrotto/Bogen 3221 tripod with a geared or more precise head?

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12y ago

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What is the tripod-head part that holds the quick-release plate called?

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Photography Stack Exchange contributor

12y ago

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Why does my camera sag after locking the tripod head, and how can I reduce it?

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Photography Stack Exchange contributor

12y ago

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What are the pros and cons of rubber, cork, or bare-metal quick-release plates?

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Photography Stack Exchange contributor

13y ago

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Are Manfrotto Q6 quick-release plates compatible with Acratech and other Arca-Swiss clamps?

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Photography Stack Exchange contributor

13y ago

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