The SHAPE 577CNCQR Quick Release Assembly CNC Toolingfrom SHAPE 577CNCQR Quick Release Assembly CNC Toolinggives you the freedom to remove the camera from your rig or other piece of camera support equipment without having to unscrew it every time. It includes a quick-release plate that is interchangeable with tripod heads and other hardware that uses a Manfrotto 501PL or equivalent plate. Two 1/4"-20 screws and two 3/8"-16 screws are included so you can use the plate with various cameras.

Remove Camera Without Unscrewing    Compatible with 501PL Type Plate    Two 1/4"-20 and Two 3/8"-16 Screws

0.8" of sliding travel within plate to help balance gear

Plate has 1/4"-20 and 3/8"-16 mounting screws, in addition to anti-twist video registration pin

2-stage quick-release system

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. The mfr does not state load capacity. What is estimated load capacity in pounds?

A: Don't know exactly. But I think it's weight capacity not less than 5 kg. It's CNC machined and seems to be very solid. Also it's wider than the original Manfrotto 577 which is also die cast aluminium. Also be aware that Shape company just repacks Hongkong made product. Mine even didn't come with Shape label. It's original price twice less than on this site.

Q: 2. can you lift the plate straight up from the adapter or can you only slide it out?

A: Its slides out in a wedge shape.

Q: 3. Will this plate fit into a Sachtler FSB6 Head?

A: This will screw onto a baseplate that is already on the Sachtler FSB6 Head.

Q: 4. Is this compatible with 500plong plate?

A: Yes this has the Manfrotto 501 QR system.

Q: 5. Will this work with the miller DS-20 Fluid Head plate?

A: No, the Axler QRA-501L Quick Release Assembly (B&H# AXQRA501L) is not compatible with the Miller DS-20 Fluid Head (75mm Ball Base) (B&H# MI184).

Q: 6. would i be able to mount this to mefoto ball head?

A: From the pictures it looks like yes. There looks to be a 3/8 screw hole in the bottom that would allow you to mount it to a ball head system. I don't own this product but I have one similar from manfrotto that will mount to the ball head 3/8 .

Q: 7. Anyway the bottom base plate could be attached to a male 1/4" screw? It seems to have only a non-threaded hole.

A: It has both a 1/4 20 threaded hole and a 3/8th 16 threaded hole. we recommend using a reducer bushing in the 3/8" 16 threaded hole because it centered and the 1/4" 20 threaded hole is not (it is there to provide extra stability and prevent rotation).

Q: 8. yes i have a sunpak 7000 tripod will this work on it

A: You can attach this quick release assembly to the quick release plate that comes with the Sunpak 7000. It should work just fine.

Q: 9. Is this compatible with BeFree Compact Travel Carbon Fiber Tripod (Carbon) , B&H # MAMKBFRC4BH?

A: how would I know?

Q: 10. How solid is the locking mechanism? Has anyone ever had issues with the camera/camcorder slipping out?

A: Pretty solid. There's a second push-in release button that only allows the plate to slip off after the main nob is released.