The large Tripod Head Quick Release Plate from Kirk Enterprises is a satin silver anodized 6061-T6 aluminum plate designed to fit tripod heads with an approximate base diameter of 2.25" or over and with a threaded 3/8"-16 socket. The included set screw threads through the bottom of the plate secures it to the head. The quick release plate is Arca-type compatible, enabling you to swap out different heads on your tripod for multiple applications.
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Key Features
- Fits Large Quick Disconnect System
- Arca-Type Compatible
- For Heads with 2.25" Diameter or Over
- Quick Release Plate for Tripod Head
The large Tripod Head Quick Release Plate from Kirk Enterprises is a satin silver anodized 6061-T6 aluminum plate designed to fit tripod heads with an approximate base diameter of 2.25" or over and with a threaded 3/8"-16 socket. The included set screw threads through the bottom of the plate secures it to the head. The quick release plate is Arca-type compatible, enabling you to swap out different heads on your tripod for multiple applications.
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Kirk TQR-MPL Reviews
Perfect for What I Needed
By Don
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2026-05-21
When I travel with my tripod and gimbal head, I have to remove the gimbal head from the tripod in order to have the tripod fit in my checked bag and then reattach once I arrive. It's kind of a pain. So, I purchased this Kirk super light, well-made tripod head quick-release plate to mount to the base of the gimbal head which then attaches to a 60mm Arca-Swiss quick-release lever clamp screwed onto the top of the tripod. Now I just flip the lever to release or attach the gimbal head. Works great! If you don't want to use a lever clamp, a screw knob clamp will work as well. I also added some Loctite Blue thread locker to both the tripod plate and the clamp for added security.
Great for Quick Switch
By Mason
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2025-09-08
These things are great if you want to be able to quickly swap tripod heads or legs. No struggle to loosen overly tightened heads from legs or mess with set screws (grub screws). And no worries about the head being on tight enough to not loosen when you use the panning function of the head. I’ve got a couple of small ones and a large one. Small ones on my gimbal and Acratech GXP-SS, and the large one on a full size ball head. I match them to Arca-Swiss clamps that are semi-permanently mounted to my various tripods. I use round clamps that are approximately the same size as the tripod mounting plate, tighten them down, and tighten any available set screws. Rock-solid, but I can switch heads in a flash.
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Is it compatible with Arca Swiss style clamp?
Is it compatible with Arca Swiss style clamp?
Excellent not a problem
Date published: 2020-11-14
Yes. I will attach it on the bottom of RRS clamp, ...
Yes. I will attach it on the bottom of RRS clamp, and then mount this final assembly on the clamp of Gitzo GH 3382 QD. The purpose is to transfer 3382’s clamp to RRS type, because 3382’s clamp may have compatibility issue if you don’t remove that safety screw from 3382’s clamp.
I saw this plate does have caves which facing to clamp. Not sure if either cave can just contain that off center safety screw or not?
This is quite possible, as there are large carved-out spaces on the base of the QR plate that would accommodate the Gitzo ball head safety screw. However, because the 3382QD is arca-swiss by default, it would be easier (and potentially prevent accidents during hasty attachment) to just remove the safety screw.
Date published: 2020-12-08
Does the plate have 2 separated set screws or ...
Does the plate have 2 separated set screws or they are CNCed like some reviews complaint about?
The Kirk Tripod Head Quick Release Plate (Large) comes with one set of screws, or two screws (one small and one big) in total.
Date published: 2023-06-22
Is it able to be adapted into the clamp of Gitzo ...
Is it able to be adapted into the clamp of Gitzo GH3382 QD?
There is an off center line safety screw mounted on the clamp of 3382 ball head, so I ask this question to confirm compatibility.
This plate is meant to mount on the bottom of a ball head in order to quickly remove the head from an Arca type clamp mounted directly on a tripod.
Date published: 2020-11-23
Is it compatible with RRS quick release lever ...
Is it compatible with RRS quick release lever clamp??
Yes, fully compatible.
Date published: 2020-04-26