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Manfrotto 200PLARCH-14 Architectural Anti-Twist Quick Release Plate with 1/4" Screw
The Manfrotto 200PLARCH-14 Architectural Quick Release Plate finally provides a solution to the tired problem of unwanted movement between gear and quick release plate. This plate, which works with all Bogen/Manfrotto RC2 system (200PL/3157N) quick release assemblies, features a metal lip which can be positioned in front or in back of the camera/tripod collar to eliminate rotation. Especially ideal for vertical shooting.
Replaces old part number 3157NR.
- With 1/4"-20 screw
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by PowerReviews(based on 31 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
89%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Improves tripod function (25)
- Easy to use (22)
- Fits well (22)
- Solid/sturdy (21)
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/scenery (15)
- Portraits (11)
- Night shots (10)
- Wildlife (9)
- Home (7)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Photo enthusiast (9), Pro photographer (9), Semi-pro photographer (5), Casual photographer (3)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (12)
Most Liked Positive Review
no more rotation of camera on tripod.
I sell stock photography to two magazines. I noticed that no matter how hard I locked my old quick release to the camera, it would work loose, and my camera would rotate on the...Read complete review
I sell stock photography to two magazines. I noticed that no matter how hard I locked my old quick release to the camera, it would work loose, and my camera would rotate on the tripod. Not a lot, but enough to make me notice. You would set the shot like you wanted, and then watch as the camera moved just a bit.
Don't let the name architectural fool you. If you don't want the camera to slip a little, when set for horizontal pictures, this quick release is for you.
It has taken me a little time to get use to the way this attached to my tripod. My old quick release attachment lever was to my left, but when the 200plarch-14, is attached to my D200, the lever is at the front of the camera not to the left side of the camera. It didn't take me long to get used to this, but it did suprise me that it didn't work the same as my older quick release did. It does a great job of doing what it was designed to do, not allowing the camera to rotate when locked to the tripod.
Depending on which camera you own, you might need to disassemble and then re-assemble the quick release. But, don't worry this takes maybe two minutes and is covered with the material sent with the quick release.
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Most Liked Negative Review
Poor Design
This mounting plate contains an attachment to limit the movement of your camera when taking vertical photos. However, the screw did not have enough length to attach to the camera when it had to ...Read complete review
This mounting plate contains an attachment to limit the movement of your camera when taking vertical photos. However, the screw did not have enough length to attach to the camera when it had to extend through both the mounting bracket and the restricting plate. I used the plate without the bracket and probably should have saved [$] by returning it and just buying the bracket in the first place.
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- Easy To Use
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Manfrotto 200PLARCH-14 Architectural Anti-Twist Quick Release Plate with 1/4" Screw:
I needed a plate for a Manfrotto head that did not have the alignment pin attached. It was hard to find one, but this one fills the bill perfectly. Obviously nothing extra special about a QR plate, but if you don't want the alignment pin, this one's for you.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fits Well
- Improves Tripod Function
- Solid/Sturdy
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Manfrotto 200PLARCH-14 Architectural Anti-Twist Quick Release Plate with 1/4" Screw:
Keeps equipment from rotating on the tri-pod heads...
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Improves Tripod Function
- Quickly connects equip
- Solid/Sturdy
Cons
- Quanity packs for lower
Best Uses
- Home
- Landscape/Scenery
- Sports/Action
- Travel
Comments about Manfrotto 200PLARCH-14 Architectural Anti-Twist Quick Release Plate with 1/4" Screw:
Only 4 stars due to price. I use this QR on all my Canon camera bodies and on additional items I may attach to my tripod or "monopole device". This model has the little right angle "keeper" that prevents the camera from twisting. Just what I wanted and need.
I often times use a Nodal Ninja panoramic head and other panoramic "devices" (some homemade), to shoot elevated panoramas. I have the corresponding Manfrotto plates on all the connection points for quick & easy setup.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fits Well
- Improves Tripod Function
- Solid/Sturdy
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Manfrotto 200PLARCH-14 Architectural Anti-Twist Quick Release Plate with 1/4" Screw:
I'm not sure why this isn't the standard Manfrotto plate. I kept having problems with the camera and ringlight twisting when I was trying to shoot a vertical. This solves that problem completely, by locking the plate not just to the bottom of the camera, but along the side too, keeping it from twisting on the securing screw.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fits Well
- Improves Tripod Function
- Solid/Sturdy
Cons
Best Uses
- School
Comments about Manfrotto 200PLARCH-14 Architectural Anti-Twist Quick Release Plate with 1/4" Screw:
These tend to disappear in a school because the teachers take them away with their cameras. Being able to purchase extras to replace the old ones is wonderful. I will be guarding these carefully!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fits Well
- Improves Tripod Function
- Solid/Sturdy
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Portraits
- Weddings/Events
- Wildlife
Comments about Manfrotto 200PLARCH-14 Architectural Anti-Twist Quick Release Plate with 1/4" Screw:
I don't know of a better way to keep a camera from twisting on the mount when being used in a prortait format.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Adjustable
- Easy To Use
- Fits Well
- Improves Tripod Function
- Solid/Sturdy
Cons
- None
Best Uses
- Home
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Shots
- Portraits
- Sports/Action
- Travel
- Weddings/Events
- Wildlife
Comments about Manfrotto 200PLARCH-14 Architectural Anti-Twist Quick Release Plate with 1/4" Screw:
Keeps camera with heavy lens from slipping/twisting especially when in vertical format.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Improves Tripod Function
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Portraits
- Weddings/Events
- Wildlife
Comments about Manfrotto 200PLARCH-14 Architectural Anti-Twist Quick Release Plate with 1/4" Screw:
I use it on a gripped D300s, and it works well for keeping the camera's weight from pulling it downward while in portrait orientation.
While I haven't had any problems with it yet, it really does need a longer screw. Common sense should have told somebody at Manfrotto that.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fits Well
- Improves Tripod Function
- Solid/Sturdy
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Manfrotto 200PLARCH-14 Architectural Anti-Twist Quick Release Plate with 1/4" Screw:
Great system
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fits Well
- Improves Tripod Function
- Solid/Sturdy
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Shots
- Travel
Comments about Manfrotto 200PLARCH-14 Architectural Anti-Twist Quick Release Plate with 1/4" Screw:
Does what it says it will do. I recommend it.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Fits Well
- Improves Tripod Function
Cons
Best Uses
- Portraits
- Wildlife
Comments about Manfrotto 200PLARCH-14 Architectural Anti-Twist Quick Release Plate with 1/4" Screw:
Easy to use, it helps stabilize the camera and big lens, in order to avoid torque movement of the camera.
Will be better if the vertical metal was padded, it can hurt camera if not used carefully. Also, can scratch the plastic cover of LCD in DSLR
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fits Well
- Improves Tripod Function
- Solid/Sturdy
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Shots
- Portraits
- Sports/Action
- Travel
- Wildlife
Comments about Manfrotto 200PLARCH-14 Architectural Anti-Twist Quick Release Plate with 1/4" Screw:
This lets me have a plate on both my cameras so that I don't have to switch plates to use a camera on my tripod
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Fits Well
- Improves Tripod Function
- Solid/Sturdy
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Shots
- Portraits
Comments about Manfrotto 200PLARCH-14 Architectural Anti-Twist Quick Release Plate with 1/4" Screw:
I love this quick release design, it works so well. the anti-twist ridge is helpful and worth a few extra bucks. the only potential issue seems to be that the screw isn't as long as some might want. you can get it into the camera but its only holding on by a thread maybe two.
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fits Well
- Improves Tripod Function
- Solid/Sturdy
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Manfrotto 200PLARCH-14 Architectural Anti-Twist Quick Release Plate with 1/4" Screw:
I bought this to use with my Manfrotto 322RC2.
The plate fits my D-700 and the Nikon 80-200 barrel without having to take anything apart. The silver plate on the bottom slides to adjust. Now I have the orig and this one. One I will keep on the lens. I must admit I haven't been out in the field but have been playing with it at home and am pleased with how secure it holds things when moving the camera vertical.
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fits Well
- Improves Tripod Function
- Solid/Sturdy
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Shots
- Travel
- Wildlife
Comments about Manfrotto 200PLARCH-14 Architectural Anti-Twist Quick Release Plate with 1/4" Screw:
At first I hesitated to order this as I thought it might end up in the closet collecting dust, but I found out it is indispensable in taking tripod mounted vertical shots using a telephoto or zoom lens. Only con is need a screwdriver to reverse plate.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fits Well
- Improves Tripod Function
- Solid/Sturdy
Cons
- Small
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Portraits
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Manfrotto 200PLARCH-14 Architectural Anti-Twist Quick Release Plate with 1/4" Screw:
At first glance, this plate looked smaller than any other plates I've used on my tripods. I was pleasantly surprised at how sturdy it was. On top of that, it held my Canon Mark IV with a normal lens very sturdy. I only used this twice, but there was no slipping or twisting.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fits Well
- Solid/Sturdy
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Shots
Comments about Manfrotto 200PLARCH-14 Architectural Anti-Twist Quick Release Plate with 1/4" Screw:
I thought I might need this X=tra plate for my camera when I ordered tripod & grip. but 322rc2(manfrotto)grip came with plate. shouldn't have to buy it. it was my mistake.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Manfrotto 200PLARCH-14 Architectural Anti-Twist Quick Release Plate with 1/4" Screw:
The build quality is fine, but I'm still not sure what fits what with these things. I had to return this one because it wasn't compatible with my Manfrotto adapter. Frustrating. Does this company even make a shorter plate that fits on the 503 head? I would like to use the same plates for both my video and DSLR cameras, but I haven't been able to find a way with Manfrotto. I do have it set up, but the plate I am using sticks out awkwardly on the DSLR.
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fits Well
- Improves Tripod Function
- Solid/Sturdy
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Shots
- Portraits
Comments about Manfrotto 200PLARCH-14 Architectural Anti-Twist Quick Release Plate with 1/4" Screw:
I use my tripod often, it is not cumbersome to just keep part of the plate on my Nikon and to simply snap it onto the plate lock on my tripod head when needed. Definitely worth the extra ten bucks.
Pros
- Solid/Sturdy
Cons
- Poor Design
Best Uses
Comments about Manfrotto 200PLARCH-14 Architectural Anti-Twist Quick Release Plate with 1/4" Screw:
This mounting plate contains an attachment to limit the movement of your camera when taking vertical photos. However, the screw did not have enough length to attach to the camera when it had to extend through both the mounting bracket and the restricting plate. I used the plate without the bracket and probably should have saved [$] by returning it and just buying the bracket in the first place.
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