Manfrotto 394 - Adaptador de Liberação Rápida de Perfil Baixo com Prato 410PL

Comments about Manfrotto 394 Low Profile Quick Release Adapter with 410PL Plate:

I bought the 394 for my Cam staberlize, it has the 2 leveling bubbles on it and the price is right.
solid,works well. I just picked another one for spider track dolly,and works well.

Comments about Manfrotto 394 Low Profile Quick Release Adapter with 410PL Plate:

I bought the 394 quick release adaptor to attach to my Glidecam so I don't have to re-balance it for every use. In this case I needed a quick release plate that was sturdy, easy to use and relatively small. The Manfrotto 394 filled all of those requirements and I am very happy with my purchase. There is a good balance between being well manufactured and lightweight, meaning that I am not afraid its going to fall apart on me and it is not too cumbersome to attach to my 7D/Glidecam. The only problem I have had with it is sometimes when I am removing my DSLR from the baseplate, the bottom section may move even after screwing it it very tightly. This throws off the balance on the glidecam, So I had to get in there with a screwdriver and really tighten it in.

Comments about Manfrotto 394 Low Profile Quick Release Adapter with 410PL Plate:

This is a great quick release! Very sturdy, i use it for shooting motor sports.

Comments about Manfrotto 394 Low Profile Quick Release Adapter with 410PL Plate:

After doing some research, I decided to go with the 394 Low Profile quick release. I'm a still photographer and videographer so I needed something to suit both of my working needs.

The low profile fits my video rig perfect for both 5DII and 60D, and allows access to battery compartments on both cameras without removing from the rig. The spring-loaded locking mechanism seems very sturdy and incredibly helpful when needing to quickly attach and remove the camera. With video work, there are often accessories that clutter up the process, so being able to securely attach the camera with just one hand is very helpful when you're on the move.

I also found the low profile plate is nice when the camera is off the rig or tripod. With some larger plats, it makes the camera rest awkwardly on a table, while this plate lets it sit level and with less risk of toppling over. Another bonus in my book.

Since I've only tested the adapter for video needs on my DSLRs placed onto a shoulder rig, I haven't had the need to use the bubble levels, though I'm certain they will prove useful in my still photo work on a tripod.

Finally, at the reasonable price of this quick release plate, it is easy to justify picking up a few so you can have attached and ready to go on the pieces of gear you use most. In my case, I currently have a receiving plate on my tripod head, and a second on my shoulder rig, with the plate on the bottom of my shoulder rig (so it can be placed on the tripod when necessary) as well as on the bottom of the camera (can go directly onto shoulder rig or tripod very quickly). I may pick up one more to go on my slide dolly.

All in all, so far I'm very content with this QR system. I hope you have similar results with yours!

Comments about Manfrotto 394 Low Profile Quick Release Adapter with 410PL Plate:

These plates are a lot larger than I thought they'd be, which is great, because they're absolutely solid. I have no doubt about it when it's locked in that it'll stay in place.

This would be my recommendation for anyone using DSLR video rigs where the sliding 501 plates are not an option due to space considerations. After several months of frustration on using a 577/501PL for a glidecam, shoulder rig, and so on, this has made my life so much easier!

Comments about Manfrotto 394 Low Profile Quick Release Adapter with 410PL Plate:

Perfect to set up a second tripod, and the base plate for a second camera. The additional bubble level is very handy.

Comments about Manfrotto 394 Low Profile Quick Release Adapter with 410PL Plate:

Rugged, snaps together solidly.

Comments about Manfrotto 394 Low Profile Quick Release Adapter with 410PL Plate:

For Small Video Cameras

Comments about Manfrotto 394 Low Profile Quick Release Adapter with 410PL Plate:

Using with the glidecam 2000 Pro and a Canon 7D. The quick release adapter feels very strong, I'm not worried at all about it releasing unexpectedly. Feels and looks like it is built very well, had some heft to it.

Comments about Manfrotto 394 Low Profile Quick Release Adapter with 410PL Plate:

I bought this strictly to use with the HD1000 Glidecam, because the "quick release plate" that came with that isn't that quick or convenient at all. This does everything I needed it to do and it's built really well. My only complaint, which is not necessarily the fault of this product, is the holes (for the screw) aren't spaced the same distance apart as the holes on the glidecam. This makes it so you can only use one screw rather than two. Using two would be nice to prevent the quick release adapter from rotating. Again, this is no fault of this product, just a problem the compatibility between products. It still works great with the glidecam, just not "perfect."

Comments about Manfrotto 394 Low Profile Quick Release Adapter with 410PL Plate:

We use this quick release for DSLR HD recordings. It works great.

Comments about Manfrotto 394 Low Profile Quick Release Adapter with 410PL Plate:

Great quick release adapter for my tripod. This [$] gem saves me time and saved me $150 for not having to buy a 2nd tripod.

Comments about Manfrotto 394 Low Profile Quick Release Adapter with 410PL Plate:

This quick release will NEVER die--it is so hardcore that you need to be careful not to break a nail on it. It is designed to assist you with maximum speed when adding/removing cameras from rigs/sticks.

Comments about Manfrotto 394 Low Profile Quick Release Adapter with 410PL Plate:

This is probably the best quick release systems available in the market.

The extra large plate provides a very large contact surface area for the camera to sit on and this is important to ensure maximum stability when mounted to a head and tripod.

The locking mechanism also ensures no movement between the plate and the adapter. If you are into long exposure shoot, this piece of system is vital.

Comments about Manfrotto 394 Low Profile Quick Release Adapter with 410PL Plate:

Very easy to use and secures any camera with confidence.

Comments about Manfrotto 394 Low Profile Quick Release Adapter with 410PL Plate:

Simple, low profile, comes with all the different holes/thread sizes I didn't even know I needed.

Comments about Manfrotto 394 Low Profile Quick Release Adapter with 410PL Plate:

I use this exclusively for my Canon 5D MKII w/EF 16-35mm 2.8 L lens and Glidecam 2000 Pro (purchased in Spring of 2011). The Glidecam/5D combo is rather useless without a quick release and this one is perfect.

It adds significant weight to the whole setup so re-balancing was necessary but not a big deal.

Love having the bubble level on the rig now, makes balance so much easier.

Locking is rock solid and the quick release mechanism works great.

Comments about Manfrotto 394 Low Profile Quick Release Adapter with 410PL Plate:

The quick release really speeds up the process of removing or attaching a camera. I shoot with two Canon 7D's...but need to circulate them between a steadicam merlin, a slider, a tripod and a zacuto hand held rig. These are really a must if you are filming an event, and need to move quickly from one camera support to another. Sometimes it's a bit tricky to quickly snap the camera into the plate...but overall, very useful.

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Im using it with my Dslr camera and steadycam. Some times it's hard to detach but I think I just need to get used to it.
I'm happy with this particular item.

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I used this to mount my sony FX1 onto a glidecam 2000 pro. It works perfectly and the build quality is awesome!