Manfrotto quick release plate?

RobertP · 16-11-2005, 21:06

I have a 488 ball head with "RC2" quick release.

Now I don't know a lot about manfrotto gear and bought this on reccomendation. I have no complaint, it does just what I need.

Using the 100-400 on it I seem to be forever taking the plate off the camera and fitting it to the tripod mount and vice versa. Obvious answer is to get another plate. I've looked at quite a few sites and ebay but can't see the same plate for sale anywhere!

Is it called something else or am I just looking in the wrong place?

This is where I bought it but I don't see the plate there either.

ideas?

IanC_UK · 16-11-2005, 21:19

I believe its called a 200PL as found here

RobertP · 16-11-2005, 21:38

Thanks. Its so similar it probably is it.

The picture there shows a silver peg (?) which mine does not have. I assume it is removable as the camera underside has no indent for it.

Taken with flash but without understanding

IanC_UK · 16-11-2005, 21:41

all i did was a search for 488RC2 and happened to find a page that said comes complete with 200PL quick release plate.

My Gitzo QR plate has a spring loaded pin on it, when you attach the lens or camera it recedes and doesnt seem to affect the QR plate at all.

Garnock · 16-11-2005, 23:11

Ian is correct you need the 200pl-14 ( ie 1/4 inch ) as opposed to the 200PL-38 ( 3/8 inch )

Here's a link to manfrotto's page;

http://db.manfrotto.com/product/item...1&sectionid=97

Cameron

mfwild13 · 16-11-2005, 23:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by RobertP

Thanks. Its so similar it probably is it.
The picture there shows a silver peg (?) which mine does not have. I assume it is removable as the camera underside has no indent for it.

Yes the peg is removable with a screwdriver and yes your plate is a 200PL14. Also available from warehouseexpress and they have them in stock as I had two delivered yesterday.

And to allay any doubts

RobertP · 17-11-2005, 19:23

Very helpful. thanks all.

Now I know what I'm looking for I have seen some on ebay. Currently £5 + 80p p+p so I'll wait a couple of days to see if it stays low. If not I know what+where to buy online now.

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RobertP Forum Regular Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Woodford Essex Posts: 841	Manfrotto quick release plate? I have a 488 ball head with "RC2" quick release. Now I don't know a lot about manfrotto gear and bought this on reccomendation. I have no complaint, it does just what I need. Using the 100-400 on it I seem to be forever taking the plate off the camera and fitting it to the tripod mount and vice versa. Obvious answer is to get another plate. I've looked at quite a few sites and ebay but can't see the same plate for sale anywhere! Is it called something else or am I just looking in the wrong place? This is where I bought it but I don't see the plate there either. ideas? __________________ 20D. Kit lens. Canon 50mm 1.4. Sigma 150mm 2.8 macro. Tamron 28-75 XR Di. Canon 70-200 f4L . Canon 100-400L. 580EX.

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16-11-2005, 21:19	#2 (permalink)
IanC_UK Feet under the table Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Northampton Posts: 2,137	I believe its called a 200PL as found here

16-11-2005, 21:38	#3 (permalink)
RobertP Forum Regular Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Woodford Essex Posts: 841	Thanks. Its so similar it probably is it. The picture there shows a silver peg (?) which mine does not have. I assume it is removable as the camera underside has no indent for it. Taken with flash but without understanding

16-11-2005, 21:41	#4 (permalink)
IanC_UK Feet under the table Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Northampton Posts: 2,137	all i did was a search for 488RC2 and happened to find a page that said comes complete with 200PL quick release plate. My Gitzo QR plate has a spring loaded pin on it, when you attach the lens or camera it recedes and doesnt seem to affect the QR plate at all.

16-11-2005, 23:11	#5 (permalink)
Garnock Getting Comfy Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Scotland Posts: 242	Ian is correct you need the 200pl-14 ( ie 1/4 inch ) as opposed to the 200PL-38 ( 3/8 inch ) Here's a link to manfrotto's page; http://db.manfrotto.com/product/item...1&sectionid=97 Cameron

17-11-2005, 19:23	#7 (permalink)
RobertP Forum Regular Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Woodford Essex Posts: 841	Very helpful. thanks all. Now I know what I'm looking for I have seen some on ebay. Currently £5 + 80p p+p so I'll wait a couple of days to see if it stays low. If not I know what+where to buy online now.