QUICK RELEASE PLATES - Save Time - You Need Them OR You Don't!

[@avatardesignstudio7402]

There is no video in the internet which explains such a beautiful way from basic to advance.. that too to the point..

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Best comment received all week. Thank you AVATAR!

[@M.Montgomery]

Thanks, I use "Arca Swiss" plates for the "top" and the "ifootage sea stars" for switching heads between my mono and tripods. I am really impressed by the "sea star" system, super easy and beautifully designed and engineered. They are a bit overkill for my photography setup but as with all of the ifootage gear it feels like it will last for a lifetime.

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Totally agree.

[@AndyUrtu2]

Once again you really helped with real world tips. I now own multiple manfrotto plates. It makes moving from tripods to monopods etc a breeze.

[@BasicFilmmaker]

I loves me dem plates. :)

[@la5150hi-lophoto]

Thanks so much! I can't believe I've been wasting minutes, if not hours of my life switching plates and after reviewing your video, wondering why didn't I think of that:). Not to mention almost dropping my camera switching plates.

[@BasicFilmmaker]

You bet! I have a forthcoming video from a company coming out with a new design for plates I love. Truly quick release. 👍

[@joyoffilming9500]

Same with me! Switching plates is worse than changing lens. Especially, when a screw drops and rolls away - shooting is over!

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Really need to watch my iFootage Seastars video. I’ve dumped all other plates. Twist, remove, snap back into place.

[@TheBoringVoice]

And that concludes another great message from the professional jargonolgist. Best thing I found was a Manfrotto video head that has a tilt and lock quick release base instead of slide and it uses the same plate as the sliding base.

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Nice. Do they sell more similar and compatible plates and slides so you can use it on other gear?

[@daisukevideo]

This quick release plate is convenient! The camera is attached to the tripod quickly and is very good! I also have four because it is convenient. The video was very interesting! I will come to play again. With love from Japan :)

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Thanks. Great channel you have. 👍

[@daisukevideo]

@@BasicFilmmaker It was very interesting! I subscribed to the channel! Please come visit me on my channel :)

[@TheAerodromeStudio]

I thought I had all the QR plates I needed, until I saw you use one UNDER the video head. Why didn't I think of that? I guess I need a couple more. I like the Manfrotto 323/200pl QR system...the one designed for regular photography. They are smaller than the video QR systems (access to the batttery) and very reliably 'click in' and release easily. I also use the QR plates for my separate audio recorder, cell phone camera and other accessories. Thanks for the video.

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Thanks!! Yeah, I have these things on everything. Maybe too much 😁

[@gorjiusdolfin5423]

Very informative video, incredibly underrated channel. Keep up the good work, it means a lot to all of us.

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Thank you Johnson! Common is much appreciated sir!

[@MyJessmatt]

Hi Kevin you could drill the 1/4 inch thread out and tap it to 3/8 to solve the problem with that quick release plate then when needed add a 3/8 to 1/4 reducer , hope that helps.

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Thanks. Machinist is not in my wheelhouse, nor is the tools. I'll just order the $15 one with both here: amzn.to/2YgKEtt

[@penguinYT1]

Enjoyed your video. Commenting here so that KZbin will love you as much as I do.

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Thank you!

[@GeneWaddle]

I have all Manfrotto RC2 quick releases and they work great for what I have. I like that I don't have to screw anything down to secure them since it's all spring clips. I do give the lever a little push just to make sure it locks though. I did learn not to buy the generic clone plates since they don't actually fit the Manfrotto base. 🙂

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Yep. Learned that too - generic clones - oops! ;)

[@Soupcan13]

I wish the industry would just pick one plate footprint standard... I've got like 8 diffrent shaped quick release plates.... Cool video man the intro cracked me up

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Yep. Screwdrivers - Flat, Phillips, Square, Torx, Hex. Measurement - feet, meters. Speed: MPH, KPH. LOL! Gone through so many different types of plates! Thanks!!

[@scrow9]

I never ever thought of detaching the video head from the tripod and instead having it attach via Quick Release Plate....I can see the advantage that you don't have to buy a another separate video head for your slider or monopod...I do wonder if the head is as stable as when it is mounted in the more traditional way but it seems to work for you and fresh ideas are always interesting!

[@BasicFilmmaker]

It does work, as long as I have a decent landing plate mounted to the bottom of the video head.

[@Ronholtmusic]

I’m just about to order some more plates your timing is perfect and I like the way you talk say it in a sling blade voice

[@BasicFilmmaker]

LOL Rob!

[@northernshark1579]

Need help choosing a tripod. I want a versatile one. Am thinking of the manfrotto 290 extra or 190 cx. On my research, the 290 edges out the 190 in terms of weight capacity and the lightness of it. Can someone help me.

[@northernshark1579]

I want it some for video and studio shoot for sports.

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Here's two I use and love: geni.us/iFootageCarbonTripod65 and geni.us/iFootageTC7Tripod

[@BrettFunkGuitar]

Great video. Your outtakes are great. My last video, I forgot to turn the overhead room light off. My whole light setup is at 5400k, and here I've got this cheap yellow LED fixture ON. Also, a big thanks to you for your channel. I've learned so much. I've got a nearly perfect green screen going on, but I've still got to get my camera settings correct and my light brightness figured. So many variables. I'm so happy that I have one framed shot that I need to get perfect. Once I get it there, I'm hoping that I won't have to constantly mess with the variables. My problem with my Canon M-50 is that I cannot transfer a video file that is larger than 4GB through the USB cable. Any file larger than 4GB shows up on my SD card as 0kb when I've looking at the SD card from the PC. When I take the card out and put it in my PC, the PC sees the file correctly. So I end up having to take my camera off the quick release plate anyway to open the bottom door and access the SD card. I've got to find the best quick release plate that will allow me to open the door without changing the camera's position. To me, you are far from a Basic Filmmaker, you're the master. I'm still just the grasshopper. I'll snatch that pebble eventually. I know you're old enough to know what the hell I'm talking about. :D

[@BasicFilmmaker]

LOL! Done that too with lighting, thank god for color correction. Thanks Brett!

[@yawningmarmot]

The 4gb file thing is actually a limitation of the MTP protocol used to transfer files from most digital devices (cameras, Android phones etc) over USB. Nothing you can do about it, except use a card reader.

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Yep...but...I think I missed something - how did we jump to file limit things? Not meant to be jerky, I just feel I missed something I said or something, and lost the context. Thanks!

[@yawningmarmot]

@@BasicFilmmaker oh, no, it's fine, I was just replying in regards to the problem the original poster above (Brett Funk) had with transferring files from his camera over USB :)

[@BrettFunkGuitar]

Thanks for the info guys!!!

[@jonnyenglish5166]

Thanks

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Welcome!

[@TheKjlongtine]

These arca plates are a must for gimbals (I recently discovered)

[@BasicFilmmaker]

For sure. Their small footprint is perfect.

[@fadetounforgiven]

I haven't tried the ARCA system but I don't see why you would prefer that one. I mean, all the advantage it has is that is quicker to take off and on (although it seems not that much) and that advantage seems to be it's Achilles heel as well, since the Manfrotto system, as you put your device "on lateral rails" so to speak, has some extra positive holding capacity that the ARCA doesn't. But most definitely, I'd prefer Manfrotto's "fixing" mechanism, just half a turn of a knob instead of having to tie/loose the knob by hand a few turns, which can be a bit more complicated once you have your camera mounted there I guess. By the way, I have this ultra-cheap tripod (about 18€ a few years ago, some 20$ or so in Imperial units) and it has its own quick release plate (Hama is the brand now that I remember) which just does the work, though it has some give to it, I mean, the camera is going nowhere, but it has some tiny little amount of play if you try and move it. But even so, it has the same kind of twisting handle as the ARCA you show in the video, which makes me wonder how come Manfrotto does not use it as well. Sorry, no bad joke today, you're publishing more frequently now, or so it seems to me, and I just can't keep up with my low standards for sense of humour.

[@BasicFilmmaker]

For me, I prefer the ARCA for these small DSLRs with the stupid freakin bottom door access. Other I like the feel and function of the Manfrottos.

[@fadetounforgiven]

Well, if that's the case, then you're right for those kind of DSLRs, but that's the same problem with those grips (or whatever the name) with extra-batteries, isn't it? That's something not well thought at all, that's for sure.

[@BasicFilmmaker]

I get the thinking, BUT, a camera designer who mounts a camera on a tripod, and can't get to the battery or SD card without have to then unmount the camera from the tripod, well, I don't know.

[@scottlamp3097]

I’d like to think that some of my previous comments may have contributed to the making of this vid 🤔 If you are willing to do a little modification, the smaller Benro heads can be made to except AS plates. Also the small Benro plates fit most AS clamps. More uses for QRs: I have a field mixer with a plate on the bottom and a clamp on top, My TelePrompTer is set up this way too. As well as my shoulder rig. My steady cam has a clamp on top of the cheese plate, and I even have one on top of the dash in my truck. Next let’s look at the many uses of the Hot/cold shoe mounts 😜 Love your vids BFM

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Yep, and...yep! 😀

[@BasicFilmmaker]

*Made for new and beginning video creators and filmmakers who may not know about these things. I hope this helped! p.s. I am forcing myself to a schedule (FINALLY!!) and posting on Tuesday and Saturday (can't guarantee the time of day yet). So...if you DON'T see a video appear on these days, you can send out the nasties. :)*

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Responding to own comment to get it out of the "comments not responded to" queue. Notified KZbin, not fixed yet. :)

[@joyoffilming9500]

Awesome video! Full of little practical tips and inspirations.

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Thank you!

[@anthonycrothers_Photography]

Very helpful Kevin, thanks for sharing 😎😎😎

[@hoggif]

That's something everyone needs. I'd prefere Arca too but unfortunately I have some heads that have fixed Manfrotto mount. I prefer keeping the weight down and I don't like to mount qr on a qr. I'd never buy an item that is neither of those standards and preferably Arca if I have a choice. Sometimes size can be an issue too and manfrotto plate is pretty large.

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Yep. I like options - my main complaint is not with the plates, it's the silly designers who put the battery and SD card in the bottom of the camera.

[@Robert-ug5hx]

That is perfect much more affordable than really right stuff version I have three tripods a monopod this would make it easy to switch heads around as each tripod has different abilities the big manfrotto 475b is heavy not very good for traveling so this would make it easy to take its 502 head off put it on one of the 055 tripods

[@BasicFilmmaker]

I have a company that is coming out with a new type of QR system that blew my mind. Stay tuned. :)

[@iSpike]

Great video here Kevin, I think I’ll get the whole dinner plate set 📸👍🏻

[@BasicFilmmaker]

LOL!! 😁😁😁

[@curtisjudd]

I need more of these!

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Yep. I just went on another trip to the Amazon and stocked up on more. 👍

[@TheSMH2010]

@@BasicFilmmaker You might want to check out the Kessler KWIK release line of plates and accessories. Not sub $30 cheap, but excellent quality and versatility.

[@BasicFilmmaker]

SMASH777 Super expensive - ARCA compatible, look like tanks. Love it. Thanks for sharing! (and there goes more money...) :)

[@DesertCookie]

I just realized there are different Manfrotto QL-plates after having bought my first fluid head. Everyone only talks about Arca Swiss vs Manfrotto but never about big Manfrotto vs small Manfrotto. I'm trying to fit the small QR-plate of my Weebill S into the large clamp of my MVM500A. You don't happen to have a video listing all the different sizes as information about this seems to be notoriously hard to find.

[@BasicFilmmaker]

I don't. Realize a lot of these manufacturers make their own sliding plates that look like manfrotto compatible, but they're not. I quit using Arca Swiss and Manfrotto plates for the most part and now use these. Love them. geni.us/iFootageSeastars

[@naice9592]

I love how u enjoy making these vids 😁

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Thanks Naice! I really do!

[@WORTHITORNOT]

I just signed up for a Jargonology class myself :)

[@BasicFilmmaker]

😁😁😁

[@DavidGeliebter]

Hi Kevin. Thanks for the super useful video. I use a mvh502ah. To double-check, I can unscrew the head from the tripod, and place the qr plate and plate holder between them, and then put the head with the plate onto an identical plate holder on say a rail system? And do you know if the 577 would work for it?

[@BasicFilmmaker]

All true. I have that exact video head and mount an entire cage with a camera and other stuff on it onto the tripod using the QR Plate (long one). In November 2020 I am recommending this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a3OznXycoJyFmLM geni.us/iFootageSeastars

[@DavidGeliebter]

Great, thanks for the helpful information and referral Kevin. The Seastars Q1 looks great. I did not buy the Seastars Q1, but I hope to. Also, since I clicked on your B&H link and then made a different purchase (external harddrive and battery charger), I think you might get the referral money. :)

[@michaelpoczynek]

Interesting, thank you, Kevin.

[@Toobaa80]

Yo I need help for my tripod somebody put the plate backwards and I cannot let it out I need help

[@Schmavie]

Ha! Good timing. I just bought three more QR plates, as I recently got the monopod you spoke highly of, along with an inexpensive slider, and those with my tripod...Oyi! Too much monkey business! More QR plates to the rescue ;-)

[@BasicFilmmaker]

I just ordered a bunch more - I have them on everything, maybe overkill, but I love to dismount things quickly.

[@richardellingworth4484]

Hate to say it, but I really cannot see the point of quick release plates it you are using a single camera with a single tripod, which I usually am. First you remove the quick release plate from the tripod, then you attach the quick release plate to the camera, then you put the camera onto the tripod, and finally tighten up the clamp to ensure it is firmly attached. Without the quick release plate you simply put the camera on the tripod, then tighten up the screw to make sure it is firmly attached. This is two operations instead of four. I can sort of see the point if you are constantly swapping cameras out, and it helps if it is easy to tighten the screw that attaches the tripod to the camera, but the sort of thumbwheel arrangement you get on the Manfrotto Pixi tripods works very well. Plus you save a bit of weight, and there is no quick release plate to lose or leave at home.

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Cool. I think you miss the point. Once the camera plate is mounted to your camera, it stays there. Once the tripod plate is mounted to your tripod it stays there. Need to replace a battery or go hand-held, unlock and slide. Back to tripod? Slide and lock. There's no screwing on and unscrewing off. When you get another anything (job, crane, another tripod, desk mount, gimbal, slider, etc.) you just add another plate to those, unlock and slide off the camera, slide on and lock. Makes sense?

[@richardellingworth4484]

@@BasicFilmmaker Yes it makes sense, but only if you are prepared to permanently attach a QR plate to all your cameras. I just find that if I do that, I tend to go out with my tripod, and another camera, and then discover I left my QR plate at home, still attached to the other camera. Best to keep the QR plate attached to the tripod so it doesn't get lost. I also have a couple of Fuji cameras, and if you attach a QR plate it tends to obstruct the battery door. I switch batteries far more often than I attach to a tripod, so it becomes a bit of a pain. I can absolutely see the point of QR plates when you have lots of equipment that needs to be swapped out in a hurry, but if I'm out and about with a camera, a lightweight tripod, and maybe a microphone, then the QR plate is just one more thing I have to deal with that adds weight to the whole setup. That said, all the tripods I have (except the Manfrotto Pixis, and the odd monopod) use QR plates of some sort. Wish Manfrotto would use Arca Swiss plates.

[@BasicFilmmaker]

@@richardellingworth4484 Yep. Everyone works differently and to each his own. Arca Swiss are definitely Italy better plates, although I’ve become totally jazzed about the new iFootage SeaStars.

[@EdNorty]

Very helpful!

[@scientia_potentia_est]

Thanks for all the awesome instructional videos delivered in such a fun way, really enjoying learning in your channel, just subscribed! BTW, thanks to your video I discovered the iFootage Cobra monopod and it's been a great addition to my ifootage tripod! Quick question if you don't mind: I'm trying to find an L-bracket to vertically mount my Nikon D500 (preferably with a vertical grip on for extended battery life) on my tripod (iFootage Gazelle) with the Komodo K5 head but the K5 doesn't have an Arca-Swiss capture plate (iFootage uses its own capture plate) and most the good quality L-brackets (i.e. three legged thing, etc.; I need to mount heavy super telephoto lenses of up to 700mm so I need a sturdy L-bracket) require an Arca-Swiss mount. Do you know which adapter I could use to mount an Arca-Swiss-enabled (or some other style not necessarily Arca-Swiss enabled) L-bracket to my existing Komodo K5 head? Thanks!

[@BasicFilmmaker]

I don't know off-hand of a compatible bracket, but for sure you could mount yet another Arca Swiss on top of the existing QR plate they provide. I've done this successfully.

[@PickUps]

was half expected mono pod answers part 3

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Ha! Nope - done with that. :)

[@AlainLafleche1]

Great video, thanks !!

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Thanks Alain!

[@telev2]

your smile is so gold :)

[@BasicFilmmaker]

As is your kind comment. Thank you. 👍

[@erg1450]

that may be quick but it is a huge and heavy rig, I prefer something light and portable

[@BasicFilmmaker]

✔

[@frankaldous4053]

I have an Ifootage K5 fluid head with a flat base. It comes with a quick release plate on top. I am looking for a quick release mount system to be fixed onto the K5 quick release plate and then for me to be able to demount the camera quickly. Can you suggest a suitable plate system... Arca Swiss or manfrotto etc. Many thanks

[@BasicFilmmaker]

I’m looking into this. Be reviewing the K5 shortly. Nice video head!

[@frankaldous4053]

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[@BasicFilmmaker]

Nice. I have a bit of a different take in that I mount use the camera with supplied QR plate, and mount another QR plate to the BOTTOM of the K5. All my other tripods and monopods have a QR plate so I can just slide the K5 video head (with camera) onto another tripod or monopod.

[@frankaldous4053]

@@BasicFilmmaker I only had one QR plate... Another this is .. as the head is quite stiff.. To balance the Camera on the K5 QR plate (rail) and head ( this is how I balance my RC Helicopter blades). Lock the K5 head in the horizontal position. Mount the camera onto the K5 QR rail. loosen the panning screw. Place the tripod, (collapsed) onto the table.. ((* Head etc over hanging the table edge) Move the K5 rail until the whole rig is balanced horizontally. - The panning base will allow the head to pivot freely. Once "Centred" Lock the K5 QR rail. Now the rig should hold its position whatever angle it is placed, without creeping up or down... That done. Lock the panning screw. Stand tripod on the floor and test. PS If the rig cannot be balanced without the rail almost as at the end of its travel - You will have to unmount the camera from the additional QR plate - in my case the Sunfoto, and move this plate further along the K5 QR rail and try again.

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Wow! Thanks for the very instructive tut Frank! And nice videos - made me feel like I was visiting the Lifeboat Station. :)

[@LycanVisuals]

My next paycheck Im getting the 3Pod V3AH tripod, these will do fine with it?

[@BasicFilmmaker]

I don't know if these replace the slide on the 3Pod, but you can certainly attach these to the included slide that comes with any tripod.

[@GeneWaddle]

Uh oh, better do a refresher on mic placement. 😜

[@BasicFilmmaker]

😂😂😂 👍

[@websitesthatneedanem]

Hi Jack! - What's the yellow card holder, top left?

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Here: amzn.to/2LvJadx Love them for SD Cards, put onto these by Dave Dugdale.

[@HoundDogMech]

Problem is you can't buy the Quick release with a number of plates in quantity with out buying the whole Quick release system. or vice versa.

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Usually it's a one for one, which makes sense. But, you can definitely find these separated out, like this: amzn.to/2V3qOju

[@DawidhabdArup_N7]

Hi Kev, I am looking to get these plates and came across the following plates, and it would be my privilege to have your input as I never went wrong buying things since I started watching your reviews. The plates & adaptors are: Neewer Professional Aluminum Alloy Quick Shoe Plate Adapter with 1/4 3/8 inches Screw & Andoer Quick Release Plate Adapter compatible with Manfrotto 501 500AH 701HDV 503HDV Q5. Can I have your honest & impartial opinion on these please? Only difference I can see is the price on Amazon (UK). I shall be looking forward to hearing from you soon. Check out my channel and please let me know where I can improve on Lighting/audio and any other things those visible to your experience eyes. Thank you for all the reviews & tutorials you do are very easy to understand and fun to watch.

[@BasicFilmmaker]

I would absolutely check these out first. kzbin.info/www/bejne/a3OznXycoJyFmLM

[@DawidhabdArup_N7]

@Kevin - The Basic Filmmaker Thank you Kev. They look *_amazing_* and not to mention *_useful handy_* gadget that should be *_must have_* for any professionals. I will keep that in mind and look out for them when widely available here in UK. I am barely a beginner in _photography_ , _videography_ and/or a _KZbinr_ . Nevertheless, you responded my comments that many of the other don't. Keep up the good work, and as I said I will positively look forward to invest on these soon. Thanks, matey!!!

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Awesome Dawid! Cheers! 👍

[@latewhistleproductions3640]

7:13 😂🤣

[@BasicFilmmaker]

👍

[@genkiferal7178]

THIS confusing crap is why I didn't want to buy a camera. More things in life should be more standard. Maybe have 4 types tops - as a limit. If an improvement is made (5th type), then drop the worst of the types.

[@BasicFilmmaker]

That's why I switched everything in 2020 to these.kzbin.info/www/bejne/a3OznXycoJyFmLM

[@genkiferal7178]

@@BasicFilmmaker I just order another brand a YT video said would fit all devices and tripods. I'll look into your recommendation.

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Another KZbinr!! What???!! (joke). :) That's cool! Let me know how they work out. In the end, what works for you is what you should get.