The Tripod Plate 70 from BlackRapid is a 70mm Arca-type compatible quick release plate. It includes a FastenR tripod screw to allow you to quickly switch your camera from a tripod to an R-strap without unscrewing the plate.
The Tripod Plate 70 from BlackRapid is a 70mm Arca-type compatible quick release plate. It includes a FastenR tripod screw to allow you to quickly switch your camera from a tripod to an R-strap without unscrewing the plate.
Tripod Connector | 1/4"-20 Male |
Material | Aluminum, Steel |
Weight | 1.4 oz / 39.7 g |
Adapter Plate Dimensions | 2.8 x 1.6" / 70.0 x 40.0 mm |
Package Weight | 0.15 lb |
Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 5.35 x 3.85 x 1.55" |
The best of all! You don't need anything to get the screw in place like all the others.
This quick release plate is absolutely essential to allow you to quickly change from your Black Rapid sling strap to a tripod mount without removing the attachment ring and installing a tripod plate. I wish it were cheaper. I also wish I was taller.
LIke others have noted, this plate is well made but pricey. I used the original BlackRapid strap for years but as I use a tripod fairly often, got tired of switching out the BR connector and the tripod QR plate. I thought this would be a near-perfect solution, but this plate floats around in my Vanguard BH-100 ball head. Maybe my low rating should go to the Vanguard head, but in any event, this plate won't work and I'll need to return it - I may end up having to return the BR Breathe Curve I purchased with it.
This plate does what it is supposed to do. It connects well without slipping to my camera, it works well with my MeFoto Globetrotter, and my Black Rapid strap connects as it should. 70mm length not an issue with the 60mm size receiver on the head. One note I would make is that the stops on the two ends to inhibit sliding are not as deep as on the original plate or the Breakthrough replacement. They work to allow repositioning without releasing the camera but the clamp must be tighter than required by my other plates. My only real wish would be that the strap could remain attached while using this on the tripod. I tried to find other alternatives (this plate is so expensive) and may have found one with the Joby Ultraplate. I am trying that next and it may be a better solution for me (certainly a much cheaper one).
It works for what it's intended, and it's great to be able to quickly go from strap to camera. It feels well machined and is lighter than I expected, which is a bonus. It does seem a bit expensive, but then again most plates do.
I am very happy with this product as it allows me to safely connect my Black Rapid strap to my camera but have easy disconnection and mount on my Arca-Swiss style Ball Head. Works very well. I intend to use blue loctite to secure connection between plate and collar on my Nikon 200-500mm lens.
I got this to carry my camera and 100-400 zoom on the rapid strap. I carry a tripod with gimbal head also. This is a sturdy plate so I don't fear it will come apart dropping my camera.
Works as advertised. I love the screw with handle on it. DO not need a coin.
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