Manfrotto 504PLONG Long Quick-Release Mounting Plate
- Price: $80.00
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- B&H # MA504PLONG
- Mfr# 504PLONG
Product Highlights
- Works with 504HD Fluid Head
- Balances Oddly Weighted Cameras
- Long Version of Standard Camera Plate
The Manfrotto 504PLONG Quick-Release Mounting Plate is the long version of the standard camera plate for the Manfrotto 504HD fluid head. The extra length helps balance cameras with unusual weight distribution.
- Adjustable length – maximum 5.5" (14.0 cm)
- Features both 1/4" - 20 and 3/8" mounting screws
| Dimensions (HxWxD) | 0.4 x 2.0 x 5.5" (1.07 x 5.0 x 14.0 cm) |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 16 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Stable (5)
- Lightweight (3)
Cons
Best Uses
- Stabilization (5)
- Movies (4)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Film professional (6)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (13)
Most Liked Positive Review
Love it
Works pretty well. Range is good for balance. The only issue is that the rubber pads that grip to my camera have started to peel up from the plate after only week of shooting....Read complete review
Works pretty well. Range is good for balance. The only issue is that the rubber pads that grip to my camera have started to peel up from the plate after only week of shooting.
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Most Liked Negative Review
Warning: QR Plate for Video Pros!
This plate mates ONLY with the 504HD Fluid Video Head (about $370) and not with other Manfroto long-lens-capable heads. I misunderstood the description of it as a "standard" QR plate fo...Read complete review
This plate mates ONLY with the 504HD Fluid Video Head (about $370) and not with other Manfroto long-lens-capable heads. I misunderstood the description of it as a "standard" QR plate for use with various video-capable Manfroto heads. What does "standard" mean if this thing is only used with a single video head? My mistake; but the description was misleading. Apparently, it is a wonderful performer for video professionals who invest $450 in their quick release systems and figure it a bargain.
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Pros
- Good Stability
- Lightweight
Cons
- Too Expensive
Best Uses
Comments about Manfrotto 504PLONG Long Quick-Release Mounting Plate:
The 504PLONG fits both the 504HD 75mm ball head and the 502 flat based head, and little else.
Thank you Manfrotto for selling heads and mounts that have ALMOST the same plate but are not compatible. The 357 plate on their quick-disconnect mount is almost identical but the two are totally different widths. And Manfrotto doesn't make a quick-disconnect mount that takes the 504PLONG plate.
Apparently the plate alone accounts for 1/5 the cost of a 504HD fluid head.
But price aside, Manfrotto should never have released a head that uses this plate, which should not exist. The 357 plate is so close and fits previously released products. It should have been the plate on the 504HD.
Please, Manfrotto: standardize your silly plates.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Folds Small
- Good Stability
- Lightweight
- Unfolds Quickly
Cons
- Heavy
Best Uses
- Movies
Comments about Manfrotto 504PLONG Long Quick-Release Mounting Plate:
Some girls say they don't care about the length of your quick-release plate. Maybe so, but they've never seen the 504PLONG (and plong it does!).
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Perfect Replacement
Cons
Best Uses
- As And Extra Or Replacemt
Comments about Manfrotto 504PLONG Long Quick-Release Mounting Plate:
This 504plong is the replacement for the 504hd mounting plate. It fit the hd head perfectly and comes with many device attachment screw options. Works just as I had hoped, great product.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Works With Dslr
Cons
Best Uses
- Movies
- Stabilization
Comments about Manfrotto 504PLONG Long Quick-Release Mounting Plate:
While there is nothing special about this, I could not use my 60D on my tripod and still securely tighten the slider on the tripod plate, because the camera rides out over that spot. With the long plate, the camera rides far forward of that location and all is well.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Good Stability
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Movies
- Multiple Cameras
- Stabilization
Comments about Manfrotto 504PLONG Long Quick-Release Mounting Plate:
You'll want this when you're doing 2 cameras on the same fluid head. It's lightweight, takes up like no room in your tool kit, and you'll thank god you have it when you're on the move.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Sturdy
Cons
- Expensive
Best Uses
- Movies
Comments about Manfrotto 504PLONG Long Quick-Release Mounting Plate:
I lost my original release plate during a shoot, so this purchase was inevitable. Personally, I think it's a little pricey, but it definitely works.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Strong
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Glidecam
- Monopod
- Stabilization
Comments about Manfrotto 504PLONG Long Quick-Release Mounting Plate:
If you do video production and use a Manfrotto tripod like the 504HD , you'll want a few of these. I've got one on my Glidecam, monopod, slider and shoulder rig. When you're doing run-and-gun work, these things are a necessity. Constantly screwing your camera on and off of all your different stabilizers is a pain (and you risk dropping your camera if you're always spinning it around to unscrew it!.
This is a great buy
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Good Stability
Cons
Best Uses
- Glidetracks-Mini Dollies
- Indy Rigs w15mm Rods
Comments about Manfrotto 504PLONG Long Quick-Release Mounting Plate:
I simply needed a second release plate for my Manfrotto 504HD Fluid Video Head so I could mount either my PROAIM 9" Cage Rig or my 39" Glidtrack to my tripod without having to keep taking off the mounting plate and re-attaching it to another piece of gear.
Having a second plate saves me time and energy out in the field. Now both mounting plates are permamnetly mounted on each respective piece of gear I use.
The quality of the plate is excelllent and you have extra 1/4"-20 and 3/8" screws.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
- Recommended:
- Glidetrack HD - 39" (1m)
Comments about Manfrotto 504PLONG Long Quick-Release Mounting Plate:
Though the 504 plate is about twice as long of the 701 head, it is compatible with it and is what I desire to balance my camera rig the way I want it.
I also find the rubber grips come loose easily when two items are attached to the plate at once.
Pros
- Excellent Stability
- Smooth movement
- Solid security
Cons
Best Uses
- Perfect Balancing
- Stabilization
Comments about Manfrotto 504PLONG Long Quick-Release Mounting Plate:
I use this with my steady cam, cage mounted ultra telephoto lenses and shoulder rigs and my heavier weight fluid tripod heads. It works great.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Manfrotto 504PLONG Long Quick-Release Mounting Plate:
Release Mounting Plate by Manfrotto when mounting to the redrock system. I have to put the redrock shoulder mount up side down.With two screws. It still has a little movement. This might not be a issue once I play with it more.
Great Manfrotto 504hd head though
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Manfrotto 504PLONG Long Quick-Release Mounting Plate:
I use manfrotto, and this fits my 504HD head and the smaller 501 head. What more could you want?
Pros
- Good Stability
Cons
Best Uses
- Stabilization
Comments about Manfrotto 504PLONG Long Quick-Release Mounting Plate:
This is the exact same plate that the 504HD head comes with.
I needed a second plate and looked all over and thought I had to buy a "long" version of the plate as my only choice, but I guess the head comes with the long version to begin with.
This plate works great and I haven't had any troubles with it. I'm using it to mount a Kessler Crane Pocket Dolly and it works perfectly.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Highly Compatible
- Improves Performance
Cons
- Poor Design
Best Uses
- Complex Projects
- Independent Films
- In The Studio
Comments about Manfrotto 504PLONG Long Quick-Release Mounting Plate:
Works pretty well. Range is good for balance. The only issue is that the rubber pads that grip to my camera have started to peel up from the plate after only week of shooting.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Professional Quality
Cons
- Limited Compatibility
Best Uses
Comments about Manfrotto 504PLONG Long Quick-Release Mounting Plate:
This plate mates ONLY with the 504HD Fluid Video Head (about $370) and not with other Manfroto long-lens-capable heads. I misunderstood the description of it as a "standard" QR plate for use with various video-capable Manfroto heads. What does "standard" mean if this thing is only used with a single video head? My mistake; but the description was misleading. Apparently, it is a wonderful performer for video professionals who invest $450 in their quick release systems and figure it a bargain.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Highly Compatible
- Improves Performance
- Professional Quality
Cons
- Limited Compatibility
Best Uses
- Independent Films
Comments about Manfrotto 504PLONG Long Quick-Release Mounting Plate:
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