Cartoni Focus release plate

[mjjason]

Stupid question, but how can you tell if the release plate is carbon fiber or metal? I thought I can spot it easily but I am doubting myself.

Thanks

 

[mjjason]

I tried a magnet and it didn't stick. Im assuming its carbon fiber

That was my first guess based on look and feel but I want to be sure before I go back to the seller to change it.

 

[Ted Spencer]

I'm not familiar with the carbon fiber Focus plate (mine's metal), but in general, carbon fiber is *insanely* light. A piece the size of a Focus's tripod plate, sans any metal parts, should weigh about as much as a slice of toast.