Manfrotto BOGEN 3157N Quick Release Connect Plate RC2
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Manufacturer: Manfrotto
Model: 3157N
Binding: Electronics
Publisher: Manfrotto
Label: Manfrotto
Features for Manfrotto BOGEN 3157N Quick Release Connect Plate RC2:
- Supplied with 1/4-inch-20 camera screw
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Customer Reviews
Not Horrifically Overpriced 
2008-08-15
I'm fairly new to videography, and I really resent so many of the ridiculously overpriced accessories one needs to buy. This quick release plate is not too overpriced, solidily made .... and worth the money.
I'd recommend it.
Good to have extras 
2008-07-01
The one that came with my tripod head ended up permanently attached to my long lens, since said lens is really too heavy to use without a tripod or monopod. I bought a couple of extra plates to use with other cameras/lenses.
I agree with the person who said this plate can be hard to line up correctly. I'm a mechanical engineer, and usually pretty good with spatial relationships, but sometimes it takes me awhile to get the thing on. If you look really closely, there's an arrow on the plate to help you, but I suspect a lot of people don't notice it.
I finally took some nail polish and painted a little dot on the edge of the plate and on the edge of tripod head while they were connected correctly. Now it's much easier to orient the plate and fit it in right. I just line up the dots.
Stop complaining, people! 2007-12-31
I can't figure out why people complain about these mount plates when they are all similar in design. C'mon...complaining about lining it up on the tripod? About the screw being too tight?
The reason for the tight tolerances is to ensure you have a snug fit for your camera and lens on the tripod. Would you trust your several-thousand dollar investment to a looser fit? Think about it.
Great security for your equipment, and a breeze to use! 2007-12-27
I own a bunch of these for my Nikon bodies and lenses, and they're terrific. I use them on the Bogen-Manfrotto 322RC2 Grip and I've got no concerns about quickly changing bodies mounted on the grip. If you're still screwing and unscrewing stuff on your tripod get a quick-release setup and you'll never look back!
Broke withing seconds 
2007-12-25
The screw handle on the bottom broke off the very first time I put it on my camera.
A tool every photographer should own 2007-12-07
Rectangular mounting plate for quick-release system / Supplied with 1/4"-20 camera screw
Manfrotto Bogen 3157N Quick Release Connect Plate 
2007-12-02
Order this if you want an extra plate, as you get one with the tripod. This thing takes some getting used to. I seem to have a little trouble getting it lined up in the tripod clamp. That is the only reason for a lower rating. Could be me.
Quick Release Plate 2007-11-24
Perfect fit on the camera and tripod. Well built and very durable. Excellent seller. Product as advertised.
Tripod quick release plate 2007-09-03
Outstanding adaptor plate that mounts easily to my Nikon D80. I have a small Quantaray Digi Pro 100 tripod that I mounted the Manfrotto BOGEN RC-2 Adaptor. Wanted a small travel tripod but also wanted the convenience of having a quick release connect plate. The Bogen RC-2 with the 3157N is just that! Great quality and compact size. Just what I wanted. Am very pleased. Bought extra 3157N for video camera as well.
Great to have a spare 2007-08-23
Tripod plates are like socks - they both disappear to the same place! This plate attaches very securely to the camera and the rubber pad prevents rotation under the weight of a telephoto.
