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Manfrotto to Arca Swiss

Started 7 months ago | Discussions thread
robertfel Senior Member • Posts: 2,013
Best value, smallest form factor

https://www.smallrig.com/smallrig-quick-release-plate-with-arca-swiss-for-dji-rs-2-rsc-2-ronin-s-3061.html

It isn't much different than screwing an Arca QR clamp on to a 501 plate. But this is more elegant, lighter, sturdier.

It's Smallrig's version of a DJI QR plate for the RS2 gimbal. I have the DJI version as well and the Smallrig is better designed. You'll need to remove the gears underneath the plate, which was designed for micro adjustments on the gimbal. Make sure you have a teeny, tiny screwdriver.

My gimbal, 2 tripod heads, shoulder rig and handheld rig all use 501. But Smallrig's Nikon Z fc handle uses Arca, this this little QR plate makes it interoperable with my other gear.

BTW, I have the head you're thinking of getting, it's okay, but I quickly outgrew it. I use it on my slider and when I'm doing a 2 camera shoot. It isn't a true fluid head, you won't get that for <$300. It just has some oil on the spring, so they can get away with calling it a fluid head.

I think this one is much better: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1100020-REG/e_image_gh03f_gh03_fluid_head_with.html

Their GH05 and GH06 heads are better still, but then you're getting into 75mm bowl heads and that's different from most photo heads.

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