PGYTECHQuick Release Plate +Adapter w/Arca Swiss Clamp Camera Mount for Sony/Nikon/Fuji/DJI Quick Setup Mount with Tripods Adapter

This is an excellent accessory for (literal) plug and play photography.After being impressed with the quality of the PGYTECH Beetle camera clip I decided to add the tripod clamp because the plate is compatible with both. I'm now able to unclip my camera from my shoulder strap and clip it to my tripod in couple of seconds, and by attaching a second plate to the side of my camera's L-bracket I can switch from landscape to portrait orientation in a similar timeframe without fiddling with ball head screws (handy with gloves on).The clamp is well made and looks professional with its silver anodised finish. In addition to the spring loaded release button I love the added locking mechanism to prevent accidental release. And the manufacturing tolerances are great - the plate slots into the clamp without any stiffness or wiggling. Its stated weight limit of 10kg seems true because it can firmly hold my D850 and Sigma 150-600 using either a ball head or gimbal.If I had to complain about anything - and it's a minor gripe - then I'd say the underside of the clamp could have been fitted with retaining pins to prevent it sliding out of a loose ball head. The clamp is Arca Swiss compatible and has a 3/8th recess (with an included 1/4 adapter) for direct mounting to a tripod, but assuming that you're going to leave the clamp permanently attached to a ball head then pins would have provided that extra security. Fortunately you can overcome this by screwing a ball head plate to the clamp underside as shown in the accompanying photo - it adds a few extra grams but also allows you to orient the clamp release button however you want (i.e. facing forwards, backwards or to the side depending upon your preferred setup). If you plan to attach the clamp directly to a levelling base or tripod/monopod however without a ball head in between then the screwed recess overcomes this concern.All in all I'd happily recommend this to anyone looking for a solid and cost effective addition to their photography setup.

Beautifully made. Beautiful small piece of adapter. Lightweight. Works well with other pgytech items. Absolutely loved it. The lock on mechanism is smooth. Feels secure. Already took it to Vietnam and Malaysia holiday trips and no issues.

So far amazing.I tested a few different makes and this was the best by far.A simple but effective design. The lightest I have found. Very secure. It is easy to release without feeling like it can be accidentally released as it has a sliding lock on the button.

A very good bit of kit. Highly recommended.

I really like this QR technology, and I have quite a number now. Very good design!

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The media could not be loaded. Great quality. Using with Fuji xt4 and 100-400mm lens for wildlife photography. Locking system is very handy.Highly recommended.

Perfect. Small enough to let me open my battery compartment while keeping the mount on my camera as opposed to the mount that came with my tripod. Also allows me to buy another socket to put on a different tripod and not mess about with different tripod plates