Quick release adaptor

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I am trying to streamline my setup and use the same quick release plate.

I was considering the manfrotto RC-2 adaptor clones because it has a lever that would not get in the way when removing the quick release plate with the camera on it. The only draw back is that the adapter does not have a flat bottom so when attaching the adapter to a head that is wider would make it uneven.

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I considered the 577 because it has a flat bottom but the latch on it makes it difficult to turn when the camera is mounted on it.
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I don't understand why the RC2 was designed without a flat bottom?

Does anyone have any recommendations for an adapter that have a lever system similar to the RC2 but with a flat bottom and cost only about $10-$15.

Thank you.
 
The RC2 was designed to sit on the top of a photographic ball head or the like where it's basically at the end of a threaded shaft. So, it doesn't matter if it's flat or not.
 
Lots of people seem to like the Kessler Kwik release system, it's more expensive but seems like a great design.
 
eiker_ir said:
Lots of people seem to like the Kessler Kwik release system, it's more expensive but seems like a great design.
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They look great but very expensive!

Do you know if there is an aftermarket or similar ebay version available??
 
If anyone has the RC-2 quick release adapter, can someone please measure how many millimeters does that level hinge at the bottom stick out from the base and also how far is it from the center mounting hole?

I am trying to figure out if I can still use it.

Thanks
 
I've committed myself to the manfrotto setup. Now there's even knockoffs on eBay that have performed just fine for me. CPM makes Carbon fiber versions that are cheap, don't own any. I probably have 5 or 6 systems and a dozen plates.

On my crane base and some rigs, I've made shims to raise the plate so the latch can turn freely. I just got a piece of 2" x 1/8" aluminum bar, cut it with a chop saw and drill holes, stack as needed. You need longer bolts in some cases though. Sometimes it's best to put the shims between the release plate and the camera/rig vs. under the release mechanism.

I have the little manfrotto ballhead-release things on my slider. Don't go there for video cameras or rigs, it's just way too tiny and weak. You'll hate yourself for that!

The manfrotto plates are way longer - which is cool because you can use two screws to attach the release plate to a cheese plate or rig - you can go months without tightening to avoid camera spin that way.
 
I'm committed to Manfrotto standard (577) as well. It might leave a little to desire in terms of form factor and looks. But i won't give up being able to move seamlessly from rig, to videohead, to ballhead, to steadicam. This without changing plate on the camera.
 
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