Can I attach a Manfrotto 323 RC2 Rapid Connect Adapter to this gimbal (so that I can use all my lenses with 200PL-14 Quick Release Plates on it)?
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I am sorry that I cannot answer your reasonable and practical question, because I returned the Opteka GH1 Pro because of a poorly performing bearing in the base swivel of the GH1 Pro.
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The Manfrotto 323 RC2 Rapid Connect Adapter has a 1/4" or 3/8" screw hole on the bottom and probably can be mounted on the existing sliding plate provided with the Opteka GH1. One possible quirk is the locking gizmo on the 323 that extends below the bottom plane of the adapter. That could interfere with the existing plate of the GH1. It is probably ok, but you would have to try it to be sure. Assuming that is not a problem, the camera will be a little higher than normal, reducing the range of vertical adjustment of the GH1 for balancing. Whether that matters depends on the camera and lens. The Manfrotto 323 RC2 Rapid Connect Adapter has a 1/4" or 3/8" screw hole on the bottom and probably can be mounted on the existing sliding plate provided with the Opteka GH1. One possible quirk is the locking gizmo on the 323 that extends below the bottom plane of the adapter. That could interfere with the existing plate of the GH1. It is probably ok, but you would have to try it to be sure. Assuming that is not a problem, the camera will be a little higher than normal, reducing the range of vertical adjustment of the GH1 for balancing. Whether that matters depends on the camera... » Read More The Manfrotto 323 RC2 Rapid Connect Adapter has a 1/4" or 3/8" screw hole on the bottom and probably can be mounted on the existing sliding plate provided with the Opteka GH1. One possible quirk is the locking gizmo on the 323 that extends below the bottom plane of the adapter. That could interfere with the existing plate of the GH1. It is probably ok, but you would have to try it to be sure. Assuming that is not a problem, the camera will be a little higher than normal, reducing the range of vertical adjustment of the GH1 for balancing. Whether that matters depends on the camera and lens. « Show Less
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The Manfrotto 323 RC2 Rapid Connect Adapter has a 1/4" or 3/8" screw hole on the bottom and probably can be mounted on the existing sliding plate provided with the Opteka GH1. One possible quirk is the locking gizmo on the 323 that extends below the bottom plane of the adapter. That could interfere with the existing plate of the GH1. It is probably ok, but you would have to try it to be sure. Assuming that is not a problem, the camera will be a little higher than normal, reducing the range of vertical adjustment of the GH1 for balancing. Whether that matters depends on the camera and lens.
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I have a manfrotto (501) quick release on mine. It's screwed onto the 1/4-20 but then I have a QR plate onto my ball head. So I can pop it on and off when necessary. But if ur ball head has a 1/4-20 on it you can go directly to the slider carriage on the slider if you wanted. So, yes you can.....
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Manfrotto 501PL Sliding Quick Release Plate. I have this on multiple tripods, monopods and stabilizers for quick camera change outs.This ball head was used for my slider and works well.
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I have found good luck with the Giottos line. Fairly inexpensive compared to manfrottos and the build quality is good. Giottos MH621 Quick Release Adapter with Short Sliding Plate camera mountorGiottos MH652 Quick Release Plate (Black)
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Yes you can interchange plates. You can use a manfrotto plate on this monopod as well benros plate on other manfrotto products. Keep in mind its Manfrotto's 501PL plates that are being used.
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I use the Ravelli tripod and the Manfrotto rapid release plate with my Canon T3i. Although there isn't much room between the camera and the tripod I was able to adjust the tightening screw on the quick release plate so it becomes lose enough to slide the camera on but tight enough to keep the camera in place. Hope this helps.
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I use the manfrotto quick release plates with my dual system. The quick release plate screws into a hole in the larger Spiderholster plate. Then you can quickly mount the camera on a tripod using the quick release with the SpiderHolster plate still attached. It's not very well documented in the sales literature but it works just fine.
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Although I can't give a definitive 'no' as and answer, I'd say that it'd be extremelly difficult to find a quick release plate with the same dimensions as the one included here. I have other quick release plates (mostly Manfrotto) and unfortunately they don't fit on the Amazon Lightweight tripod.
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Yes without a problem. I use many tripods with different plates and they all work. This is a great piece I use it everyday while shooting real estate video and photos outside in Florida.
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You're probably interested in compatibility with Manfrotto's QR system. Its dimension is 100% identical to http://www.manfrotto.us/accessory-quick-release-plate.
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http://www.amazon.com/Manfrotto-Release-Special-Adapter-200PL/dp/B008I2175E/ref=pd_bxgy_p_img_y
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I just checked, and yes, a Manfrotto QR plate adapter will fit on it just fine.
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Somebody can tell me if I can plug my GoPro3 on it... fits on the Gimbal's mount? Tnx
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Hi, No you wouldn't need any other adapter, it comes with a standard mount plate that would work fine. However, I will say this tripod is intended for video applications with the fluid head; when I used it for still photography it annoyed me as it does not have some features most photography tripods have. I found I used this only for video applications and bought a nice photography tripod for non video applications. It is a good quality tripod for the price though! Hope that helps.
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This should be what you are looking for... http://www.amazon.com/Manfrotto-MH054M0-Q2-Magnesium-Quick-Release/dp/B004MKNJ6G/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid;=1393731145&sr;=8-1&keywords;=MANFROTTO+Q2
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Hi Alex, Yes, the DUAL plate included is designed to be used with Capture and as a quick release plate for most Manfrotto RC2 tripods.
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Generally they seem almost identical (except for some marking on the bottom) to the QR plate that came with my Manfrotto 804CR2. The bolt protrudes roughly 6mm on both the stock version and this. (this is fine for my Sony A55). I'm not quite clear on which tripod/head you have. If you have a Manfrotto 390RC2, than I'm pretty sure it will fit, I _think_ the RC2 is referring to the plate system.