Which quick release adaptor would be ideal to use with the VF-4's Arca Swiss baseplate and still be able to center it on my Manfrotto MVH500AH fluid head? I've considered the Manfrotto 323 Adapter (http://www.amazon.com/Manfrotto-323-... the Manfrotto...
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Dear Nearaquietstream, The VF-4 can be attach to any 1/4 inch mountain plate. Best Wishes
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No. This is Arca Swiss. If you need adapters for the Manfrotto and Arca Swiss mounts, look at Custom SLR's M-Plate.
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I'm using vanguard and velbon tripod. Both quick release fit this plate. So I believe manfrotto's quick release will fit.
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I tried 2 washers for a bit more clearance works on slim heads, but haven't found a good solution to attach it to a rig or straight to a high hat, I hardly use it because of the same issue... in retrospect i should have bought the manfrotto one
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I have the MVH502AH (not sure about the size of the MVT502AM). My MVH502AH is much bigger than the MVM500A monopod head. I use my monopod for outdoor shooting -- although it is somewhat heavy, but a totally fantastic monopod. My tripod is the Monfrotto 055 (very heavy for inside video work) with the MVH502AH head and the plates are interchangeable although one is a little smaller than the other and the two heads work a little differently.
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Hey there.First you should know I wound up returning my Jib. The head locked and I wasn't able to use it anymore. How long have you been using it? Have you had any issues with it being hard to pan or tilt? To answer your question.The release plate for the Manfrotto 501 is DIFFERENT from the one on the jib arm.
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QR plates manufactured by Manfrotto, Gitzo and Bogen are generally not compatible with any arca-swiss type clamp, regardless of whether said clamp is made by Sunwayfoto, Kirk, Wimberly or Really right stuff. The geometries do not match and there may be manufacturer-specific locking mechanisms. Take a look at this explanation from the Wimberly Photo Gear Site: http://www.tripodhead.com/products/product-details2.cfm?product=Bogen-Manfrotto. This may be changing as Manfrotto, U.K. has recently released an arca-swiss compatible QR plate. See http://www.dpreview.com/news/2013/07/25/manfrotto-announces-arca-swiss-compatible-top-lock-quick-release-system,Cheers! QR plates manufactured by Manfrotto, Gitzo and Bogen are generally not compatible with any arca-swiss type clamp, regardless of whether said clamp is made by Sunwayfoto, Kirk, Wimberly or Really right stuff. The geometries do not match and there may be manufacturer-specific locking mechanisms. Take a look at this explanation from the Wimberly Photo Gear Site: http://www.tripodhead.com/products/product-details2.cfm?product=Bogen-Manfrotto. This may be changing as Manfrotto, U.K. has recently released an arca-swiss compatible QR plate. See... » Read More QR plates manufactured by Manfrotto, Gitzo and Bogen are generally not compatible with any arca-swiss type clamp, regardless of whether said clamp is made by Sunwayfoto, Kirk, Wimberly or Really right stuff. The geometries do not match and there may be manufacturer-specific locking mechanisms. Take a look at this explanation from the Wimberly Photo Gear Site: http://www.tripodhead.com/products/product-details2.cfm?product=Bogen-Manfrotto. This may be changing as Manfrotto, U.K. has recently released an arca-swiss compatible QR plate. See http://www.dpreview.com/news/2013/07/25/manfrotto-announces-arca-swiss-compatible-top-lock-quick-release-system,Cheers! « Show Less
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Yes this tripod has "Arca Swiss" type plate on it,and can be used with that type plate.Several places sell Arca Swiss type plates,just "Google" such and go shopping!Might want to tighten the leg couplings ever so often on this model,seems to come loose when used several times! gary/images by collins
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I agree with the others. You will need a tripod mount that is Arca-Swiss compatible. If this is the case, you are good to go. If not, you'll need a different tripod mount or look for a bracket that is compatible with you model of mount.
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All the Manfrotto tripods I've used have a standard ⅜" screw thread that is compatible with all their own tripod heads along with the Arca Swiss Z1. I'd be very surprised if they made the 290 series of tripods incompatible with their own tripod heads. You shouldn't have any problem.
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The Pro version of the capture clip has a manfrotto option, but I don't know much about whether it's compatible with your setup or not (I'm an Arca guy). If you go to Peak Design's current kickstarter, they're upgrading the quick release so that you don't have to choose a dual-manfrotto/arca plate or a plain arca plate when you purchase the clip. It's got screw-on shims that change the angle of the bevels on the plate, depending on which setup you're going to use.
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Cotton Carrier makes an adapter for their system (this is a knock-off of that) that allows you to mount the hub to an arca swiss compatible tripod head. The adapter is about the same price as this entire system though. Well worth it though; I wouldn't be able to use my camera without it...way too inconvenient. I have the CC system though. Not sure if CC will work with this system, but I can't imagine why it wouldn't.
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Hello,I am pleased to answer your question.This ball head does work with a monopod.Be careful which Monopod you choose as on a light model there could be some balancing issues because the Arca Swiss head is not light.I use the Arca Swiss you are asking about on a Gitzo Level 3 Tripod but I have tried it on a Manfrotto Monopod and it works just fine.Claude
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I ended up getting a ballhead because the grip is too big--i want it to be smaller profile and portable. I got the Manfrotto head 494RC2. It's a smaller base than designed for this tripod but it works and is cheap: Manfrotto 494RC2 Ball Head with Quick Release Replaces Manfrotto 484RC2
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Here is a link to some easy connector arms on Amazon - http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Delectronics&field-keywords;=manfrotto+Magic+arm+with+quick+release+plate&rh;=n%3A172282%2Ck%3Amanfrotto+Magic+arm+with+quick+release+plate
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I tried to buy an extra plate several months ago and the company said they had none at the time. All rhis company's products are imported, and the importer didn't seem very concerned about my request. The design is a take-off on the arca swiss products, and most other manufacturers are compliant with that ddesign. Unfortunately, the Lancier O bought does not fit arca swiss plates. I make ot a practice to leave the plate attached to the ballhead for safety sake. I would love to be able to use my head with an "L" bracket, but it doesn't fit. Sorry to hear of your loss.
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Manfrotto 323 RC2 Rapid Connect Adapter with 200PL-14 Quick Release...I would but a couple if these. I haven't found the plate alone but this ate will work with your all head and then you will have another quick release base to put on another tripod or monopod or stand. These quick release plates changed my life!!!