The RRS Base Plate for Nikon D850from RRS Base Plate for Nikon D850is designed with anti-twist flanges to keep the camera from twisting while mounted on the plate. Once the dovetail plate is on, quick release functionality has been added to the camera. Also, this base plate is compatible with all Really Right Stuff clamps and most other Arca-type compatible heads.

The CNC machined 6061-T6 aluminum plate maintains complete access to the battery door, and the plate can accept an optional L-component that will fit the plate's modular design and make a custom-fit L-plate. The base plate has a durable Type II anodized finish. Additionally, the plate, with a machined boss for a hand or shoulder strap, has a laser-engraved center mark on the back to align it on a tripod head. Plus, there is an additional QD socket on the plate for the Quick Disconnect strap system, and an included hex key that stores on the top inside of the base plate.

Arca-Type Compatible Dovetail Plate    Optional Modular Design    Adds Quick Release Functionality    Anti-Twist Flanges    Maintains Access to the Battery Door    Black Anodized 6061-T6 Aluminum    Boss for Hand or Shoulder Strap    Laser-Engraved Center Mark    Internal Hex Key Storage System    Integrated Quick Disconnect Socket

The base plate has an option for a L-component, which fits the plate's modular design to create a custom-fit L-plate

Arca-type compatible dovetail plate, which provides a quick release function

Base plate, with a machined boss for a hand or shoulder strap, maintains complete access to the battery door

The CNC machined 6061-T6 aluminum has a durable Type II anodized finish

A laser-engraved center mark on the back of the plate with a 1/4"-20 mounting socket and an integrated QD socket on the bottom of the plate

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Will the Nikon D850 use the DX lenses? and What resolution should I expect using the DX lenses?

A: Yes, the D850 can use DX lenses. By default it switches to DX crop mode, although you can override this via a menu setting to force FX mode (along with the vignetting and blacked out areas you will probably get). There is also a menu setting to mask or gray out the unused area in the viewfinder for easier compositions in the various crop modes. In DX mode, you can still choose three RAW file sizes:5408 x 3600 L4048 x 2696 M2704 x 1800 S

Q: 2. What is the warranty and is it from Nikon?

A: The Nikon D850 includes a 1 year limited warranty from Nikon.

Q: 3. Is thiS ARCA compatible?

A: The Kirk Base Plate for Nikon Z8 is Arca Swiss compatible.

Q: 4. Hi!! So I assume this will also fit my D5 right?

A: No, according to Really Right Stuff the Really Right Stuff Base Plate for Nikon D6 is for the Nikon D6 and not the D5.

Q: 5. Why do I need a base plate for my Z9?

A: The Really Right Stuff Base Plate for Nikon Z9 would allow to mount the Nikon Z9 Mirrorless Camera (B&H # NIZ9) directly on a compatible Arca-Type tripod.

Q: 6. Will the d810 plate work on the d850? Aka, do I have to buy this L-braket or can I use my d810 L-braket?

A: you can not use d810 L plate on 850, however, Kirk is going to introduce L plate with 2 piece construction, which requires little more time to fit and remove. If bottom plate is permanently fixed to camera then no problem., waiting for vello or Sunway should come up with affordable rates with single piece construction.

Q: 7. I lost the Allen Wrench. What are the dimensions so I can source a replacement?

A: Here is the Allen Wrench that comes with the Really Right Stuff Base Plate for Nikon Z8: RRS 5/32" Hex Key BH #REHEXKEY532 • MFR #HEXKEY-5/32. You can find it here: https://bhpho.to/3yMwSqt.

Q: 8. Can I attach the EP-5B dummy battery or swap out the battery on the Z8 while the base plate is attached?

A: Yes, you can connect the Nikon EP-5B Power Supply Connector for Select Nikon Cameras on your Nikon Z8 Mirrorless Camera while attaching the Kirk Base Plate for Nikon Z8. The release plate allows full access to the camera battery compartment.

Q: 9. Can this plate be rotated 90 degrees on the bottom of the camera, for use with a gimbal head configuration?

A: Yes, you can rotate the Kirk Base Plate for Nikon Z8 when attached to the Nikon Z8 Mirrorless Camera.

Q: 10. Will the spare batteries I have for my D810 be compatible for charging with the new D850 charger?

A: The D810 and D850 have the same MH-25a charger and can charge both EN-EL15 and EN-EL15a batteries just fine.