Does this have a proprietary plate like Manfrotto or, does it come with an Arca-Swiss type clamp for mounting on a ball-head with existing clamp?
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Standard 1/4 in tripod screw. Attach camera directly of via any plate you desire.
476792
I agree with the first answer from CaptainChet, a standard 1/4 inch female tripod screw attachment point. The top plate has a standard male camera body screw.
476793
It doesn't have a quick release plate like a tripod head. It just has a screw that you use to screw directly into the tripod mount of your camera. On the other side it has a 1/4x20 mount that you could use to mount your own quick release plate.
975719
No, the downside of this grip is that it does have a proprietary quick release plate. Vangaurd has a newer version that works with Arca Swiss plates. You will pay a bit more for that one.
1238704
Hello,I am pleased to answer your question.This ball head does work with a monopod.Be careful which Monopod you choose as on a light model there could be some balancing issues because the Arca Swiss head is not light.I use the Arca Swiss you are asking about on a Gitzo Level 3 Tripod but I have tried it on a Manfrotto Monopod and it works just fine.Claude
2132751
The base of the Swivi IS an Arca-Swiss mount. It also has holes tapped in it for a sling strap or tripod screw.So yes. It will easily mount to a tripod or tripod head without any modification or extra parts required.
1400289
Yes, The ball head cann be replaced and the mount screw is 1/4" and 3/8th". I replaced mine to a manfrotto 482 (very small) head to make it even lighter. I have gone back to the original head for more strength. Love this tripod for travel!Herb Booth
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As far as I can tell, ther should be no issues with attaching another brand of BallHead or other tripod head, as there are the typical 1/4-20 threads on top, which is standard for any tripod I've worked with. Hope this helps, good shooting!
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Cannot be used with their traditional quick release plates. The quick release plates that are compatible with this are "Arca Swiss" type of plates. Believe they do have one type of plate that is compatible, but all of the plates I had in past that came with their various heads are not not.
2132750
The base of the Swivi IS an Arca-Swiss mount. It also has holes tapped in it for a sling strap or tripod screw. So yes. It will easily mount to a tripod or tripod head without any modification or extra parts required.
1391178
No, the plate on this head is bigger than the Manfrotto plate and the Manfrotto plate will not lock in tightly.
2003423
All the Manfrotto tripods I've used have a standard ⅜" screw thread that is compatible with all their own tripod heads along with the Arca Swiss Z1. I'd be very surprised if they made the 290 series of tripods incompatible with their own tripod heads. You shouldn't have any problem.
996477
It comes with one, however THESE ARE NOT STANDARD ARCA-SWISS COMPATIBLE PLATES. The included quick-release plate is a fine one, but just be aware if arca-swiss compatibility is important to you.
747665
I replaced the head that came with the tripod with a Manfrotto head. You will have to order a 75mm ball mount for it. I ordered a Manfrotto 520BALL Half Ball Leveler with 3/8-Inch Screw for 75mm Bowl Tripods. I assume any 75mm bowl will work. Just unscrew the bottom (between the legs) of the head that came with it and it should pop right off.
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Yes this tripod has "Arca Swiss" type plate on it,and can be used with that type plate.Several places sell Arca Swiss type plates,just "Google" such and go shopping!Might want to tighten the leg couplings ever so often on this model,seems to come loose when used several times! gary/images by collins
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The baseplate is removable. I swapped it out for my manfrotto quick release plate. I did replace the machine screw through the baseplate with a longer one ( and Phillips head as the hex head was not deep and looked like it could strip if tightened down) as the diameter in the grip is smaller than what was on the manfrotto. Feels very solid and I have confidence that it is also secure. Works very well.
839654
The ball head comes with its own plate that is simliar to a ARCA plate. It is as noted earlier small. I have mounted a 70-400mm lens on it and provided one does not push it to extreme angles in appears to work ok. Obviouly this is not the most optimum approach but I wanted to find out out how far I could go for travel purposes.
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This clamp is made to the Arca-Swiss standard, so as long as your plate is made to the same standard, it should work just fine. I bought this as a cheap option for a seldom-used monopod, and it's worked with my Really Right Stuff gear with no problems.
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Yes, it does appear that the standard Manfrotto Quick Release plate will fit the Manfrotto 494RC2 Ball Head