Acratech 2172 Camera Plate
This Acratech 2172 Camera Plate is a very lightweight (app. 1 oz), dedicated QR plate for the Canon 5D Mark II camera. The plate is compatible with all Arca-Swiss-type clamps and features maximum weight reduction combined with great strength. A camera-specific lip prevents rotation on the camera body and the plate is notched to allow easy access to all camera controls and features. A long screw slot increases the chances of compatibility with future cameras.
- Compatible with all Arca-Swiss-type quick release clamps (Foba, Arca, Kirk, Wimberly, etc.)
- Camera specific plate, so it fits your camera and will prevent your camera from rotating or moving on the plate
- Designed to allow access to all camera controls and functions without removing the plate
- Plate provides maximum contact area to the bottom of the camera, increasing stability and helping to minimize flexing of the camera body
- Plates are precision C.N.C. machined from solid 6061 T-6 aluminum
- All unnecessary threaded bosses etc. have been eliminated to further reduce weight
- Made in the U.S.A.
- Satin black anodized finish
- Advanced computer-aided design software is used to create exceptionally strong lightweight plates
| Weight | App. 1 oz (0.028 kg) |
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by PowerReviews(based on 8 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
75%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Easy to use (5)
- Fits well (5)
- Solid/sturdy (3)
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/scenery (5)
- Night shots (4)
- Portraits (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Photo enthusiast (5)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (5)
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Pros
- Easy To Use
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Shots
Comments about Acratech 2172 Camera Plate:
Nice plate, strong enough and good fit for Canon5DII body.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fits Well
- Solid/Sturdy
Cons
- None
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Shots
- Portraits
Comments about Acratech 2172 Camera Plate:
A good plate, light weight, only 1 OZ.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fits Well
- Improves Tripod Function
- Solid/Sturdy
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Shots
- Portraits
- Wildlife
Comments about Acratech 2172 Camera Plate:
This is a very impressive product. It fits both the camera base and the ball head perfectly. It comes with instructions and an Allen Wrench for attaching it to the camera base.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fits Well
- Solid/Sturdy
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Travel
Comments about Acratech 2172 Camera Plate:
Fits well and is light. As others have noted, the screw falls out, and why did they make it a hex bolt? (I'm more likely to have a quarter in my pocket than an allen key out in the field). Their reasoning for the bolt design seems a bit odd - why make the bolt stronger, when excessive torque is likely to damage the camera fitting long before it breaks the bolt. Given all that, still like it and works great with an Acratech head.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Fits Well
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Shots
- Portraits
- Video
Comments about Acratech 2172 Camera Plate:
Great product but when no sliding stops so can slide out of mounting bracket if you don't take care. I will have to modify this unit to avoid camera dropping to the floor. That is when use with a Benro bracket, don't know if this statement applies when using with other manufacturers brackets.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Lightweight
Cons
- No mounting screw keeper
- No threaded mount hole
Best Uses
Comments about Acratech 2172 Camera Plate:
Fits the 5DMII just fine and works well with the Arca Swiss quick release system, but does not have a female threaded hole for use with tripods without a quick release head. A bit of a hassel to remove the plate and then reattach when switching between different tripod heads. The hassel factor goes up as there is no "keeper" on the mounting screw (as with most plates) so the screw falls off the plate when not attached. If the plate will be attached to the camera and not removed then there is no problem with how the plate performs.
Pros
- Durable
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Acratech 2172 Camera Plate:
I got it for the Canon 5DII but i does not fit perfectly and
will move slightly. Therefor is not great for vertical photos!!!
It also fit to my Giottos head the wrong way so I can not use
the bubble as was planed for vertical shots.
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fits Well
- Improves Tripod Function
- Thin
Cons
- Finish
Best Uses
- Landscape Photography
- Long Exposures
- Macro Photography
- Photography
Comments about Acratech 2172 Camera Plate:
Acratech designed this differently from other plate manufacturer such as Kirk. They are minimalist, the plate does not have slot for hand strap, does not have hole to attach to regular head (eg. attaching to non clamp head with the plate already attached to camera), and use non capture screw.
All for good reasons, slot would make it bigger, additional hole would make it thicker, like the Kirk plate, and non capture screw so they don't have to create a groove on the screw which might compromise strength.
This plate is a good 2-3 mm thinner than the comparable Kirk plate. Seems lighter too, but can't verify this. The finish is matte instead of glossy (glossy looks better IMHO) and it attached fine to either Markins or Kirk clamp that I use. Once installed it does not twist. It's about 30% cheaper than Kirk plate and for me it's perfect.
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