Quick release mount to tripod

[Second Time Around]

Some of you may have seen that FLO kindly came to my rescue when I couldn't release my ScopeTech mount from my camera tripod.

This was probably down to disability and getting the screw cross-threaded as I can't hold items steady enough. I want to avoid the possibility of this ever happening again in the future.

What I think I need is some form of quick release mechanism,  with a bolt rather than being spring-loaded.  Even better, I had seen a video ad for a heavy duty click on/off design but can't find it now.

There are a huge number of products out there, but does anyone have any suggestions please?

[DaveL59]

I have a few of these Steve, original and compatibles
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Manfrotto-323-Change-Rectangular-Adaptor/dp/B000JLK5PU

I find they work very well and are solid, tho the compatibles may need the edges ground down a little so they can be easily swapped to an OEM shoe, easy to do with a dremel 🙂 Downside the the compatible plates can be that the tripod screw sits too far into the base, or rather the D-ring does so can jut upward once the screw is tightened up so finding the better compatibles or buying OEM 200PL plates is best.

[johninderby]

For something a bit heavier duty this is a nice solution. Have used this one myself.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Manfrotto-Quick-Release-Adapter-Sliding/dp/B00009XV3M/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=manfrotto+577+plate&qid=1604157605&sr=8-3

Knock offs also available.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=manfrotto+577+plate&ref=nb_sb_noss_2

Edited October 31, 2020 by johninderby

[Second Time Around]

Thanks both!