CAMVATE Camera Quick Release Base Plate with 1/4" & 3/8" Threads Compatible with Manfrotto 577/501/ 504/701 Tripod

Excellent Quality

I was gifted a tripod missing its camera plate. I had no idea I’d this one would work for my tripod but it fit perfectly and even came as a pair which mean I can have on my video camera and one for my 4x5 view camera. It’s a simple item but it’s perfect for what it needs to do.

Plate design does not allow it to move forward and lock. So the camera is hard to balance on the tripod. You can force it past but the safety catch does not work so if you don't have it locked then your camera could fall off. Also, the metal screw that comes with these plates are terrible and don't work so well. I would not buy these again.

Works great

The 1/4-20 screw head is too small to do the job really well. I have other screws to replace it with. But, a shame they lose a star for that. The fit and finish of the plate is top notch.