26Jul Manfrotto Compatible Quick Release Adapter
Serious note here. Last time I posted this article about a compatible Manfrotto Quick Release adapter on the cheap, it sold out around the world. Yes this includes Europe as well. The hype died down when prices went upwards and the item was rarely in stock. You can say that the stars are aligned once again, because not only are they listed as ‘in stock’, but there’s also a nice little discount going on too making it a great buy again. Perfect to stay compatible with your Manfrotto tripods, these QR adapters are great for your new Jibs/Cranes, Sliders, Steadicams, etc. Before they run out of stock again (I’m positive they will be out of stock again), you might want to check out the current price and inventory (below).
Quick Release Adapter + Plate (not Manfrotto branded)
If you’re just in need of the plate itself, they have that available too (again not stating Manfrotto Compatible)
Sliding Plate (not Manfrotto branded)
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July 26th, 2011 at 11:31 pm
I just ordered a couple of these yesterday. Should be in tomorrow, and I can’t wait! I’m sick of swapping out plates all the time!
July 26th, 2011 at 11:57 pm
do you know of any shops that ship this international?
July 27th, 2011 at 1:11 am
just got 5 thanks. and also enter SUMMER in the coupon line and get $10 off orders over $100:)
July 27th, 2011 at 1:28 am
I just received a KesslerCrane KC-Lite few days ago.
And I have a problem attaching it to my Manfrotto 501 video head.
Plate is just to short (space where you put screws ing), holes on KC-Lite are too far apart.
I found “Manfrotto 501PLONG”, any other ideas?
I hoped this Calumet plate would fix my problem (and you posted about it again
) but it looks like they are exactly the same.
July 27th, 2011 at 9:21 am
Any suggestions for quick releases adapters and plates that fits the WF717 fluid head?
Thanks!
July 27th, 2011 at 10:23 am
Ordered 4! Thanks for the link, I almost bought some for $50 the other day, so this is great savings. Wish I would have had the SUMMER coupon!
July 27th, 2011 at 12:13 pm
@Martin – Unfortunately they don’t have one available. Some people who really need this place this QR adapter on top of the 717.
July 27th, 2011 at 5:47 pm
Emm you are the man. I ordered 3 of these last week because of your post a few months back. I was very happy to see them back in stock! Keep up the great work on the site, even though it keeps emptying my pockets.
July 27th, 2011 at 5:55 pm
Do these plates work with the Manfrotto 504HD head? I know the plates are longer that come with it, but does it still slide in and lock down???
July 27th, 2011 at 6:52 pm
@JeffK – Hmm, I know it definitely works on the 501HDV.
July 27th, 2011 at 8:54 pm
Man, I’m so confused. I want to have the same system on all my gear as well.
I’ve got an old Manfrotto 501 fluid head that takes the 501PL plate, a Fancier 717 that has it’s own proprietary plate and a Manfrotto 234RC monopod head I sometimes use up on my jib that uses the 200PL plate that is also used in their 323RC quick release system. It really is a cluster @#$% to swap my T2i among my home made rods & clamps, slider, tripod, jib and shoulder mount.
I was just about to order a bunch of Manfrotto 323RC’s from Adorama off ebay but since they’ve ignored my repeated inquiries on a shipping quote to Canada this gives me a bit more time to think about this, especially since all I really want for any given QR system is the bottom base plates, and I’ll be paying through the nose for a bunch of parts I don’t need or want since the 2 part systems for any manufacturer’s system can’t be separated (well, actually that’s not entirely true… you can usually get just the camera plate but not just the base it goes into). The Manfrotto 577 system that I could use my 501PL plates with would be even more expensive than the 323RC system and again I’d end up with and be paying for a bunch of top plates I don’t need… I only have ome camera and it just needs one permanent plate.
I was just looking at my Fancier 717 fluid head and I see the plate mounting system bolts to the head with 4 bolts, one in each corner. I’d love to be able to get my hands on a bunch of those plate bases. You can buy the replacement plates themselves (dirt cheap) but that’s not the part I want… I want the piece it slides into. I’d grab a whole bunch of those if I could and make all my gear a Fancier/Weifang system.
Sigh.
July 28th, 2011 at 12:19 pm
So I called Manfrotto today and talked to a tech. He confirmed the quick release plates in their 577 part number will slide into the 504hd head. Since this off brand system is a 577 replica, these should work in the 504hd head. This is super awesome since manfrotto charges 70+ for just the plate to the 504hd. I’m a happy camper, thanks Emm!
July 29th, 2011 at 5:39 pm
emm,
your affiliate link is expired… so we can’t buy these!
July 29th, 2011 at 6:22 pm
@sfbay.jon – LOL. It’s still the best deal out so far. I think you can find it available.
August 1st, 2011 at 10:31 am
@Paul – Yes you did miss something. When on sale, even with shipping, it came out to about $20 dollars less than Manfrotto’s. You basically missed the sale.
December 9th, 2011 at 4:56 pm
For those of you interested in a QR system for the 717 heads, looks like an eBay seller is selling the whole deal for roughly the same price as one calumet plate alone.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/EI717QK-Photo-Video-Camera-Tripod-Quick-Release-Plate-Mount-Kit-/120818883915?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c215ddd4b
Anyone have any experience with these? Model is EI717QK
December 14th, 2011 at 4:47 pm
hey I am also very interested in running this on my steadycam so I have the same plates all across.
It looks like this is just a replacement part for the tripod head?
anyone ordered on of these?`
http://www.ebay.com/itm/EI717QK-Photo-Video-Camera-Tripod-Quick-Release-Plate-Mount-Kit-/120818883915?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c215ddd4b
January 7th, 2012 at 7:48 am
Yes, I just ordered one of the 717-compatible QR systems. My plan is to use it to put a DSLR rig onto the hands-free kit from Juiced Link, then be able to move the whole thing to either a tripod or slider I have set up with WF-717AH fluid heads.
Will let you guys know if there are any compatibility issues, but it looks like a good system for a reasonable price.
March 24th, 2012 at 12:54 pm
Is Manfrotto 577 Quick Release Adapter compatible with Giottos MH 621 ?
March 24th, 2012 at 1:53 pm
@Alex – No its not.
May 13th, 2012 at 2:32 pm
amazon has the Manfrotto 577 Rapid Connect Adapter w/Sliding Mounting Plate for $55, this knockoff comes out to $43 shipped
May 14th, 2012 at 6:16 am
@alex18 – You’re commenting almost 10 months after this article was posted. If you were current when the article was posted, it was very very cheap. They often have sales or discounts when I post articles and best bet is to follow my Twitter or keep reading the blog.
June 13th, 2013 at 9:11 am
they don’t have international shipping so too bad for me