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<blockquote data-quote="hark" data-source="post: 139545" data-attributes="member: 13196">The cork keeps the bottom of the camera from being scratched by the metal QR plate. I've ordered 2 replacement quick release plates which should arrive next week. It looks like the newer plates come with either rubber or plastic rather than cork. I wound up using super glue. Fortunately the cork wasn't dried out--if it had been, I'm afraid the cork would have absorbed way too much of the glue. I tested it out this morning using a D600 with my Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8, and I put the tripod head into its vertical position. I even gave the camera a slight push to see if the cork would withstand the weight, and it wouldn't budge. I'm just glad replacement plates are still available so I can keep this one as a back-up! <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile&nbsp; &nbsp; :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></blockquote>

[QUOTE="hark, post: 139545, member: 13196"] The cork keeps the bottom of the camera from being scratched by the metal QR plate. I've ordered 2 replacement quick release plates which should arrive next week. It looks like the newer plates come with either rubber or plastic rather than cork. I wound up using super glue. Fortunately the cork wasn't dried out--if it had been, I'm afraid the cork would have absorbed way too much of the glue. I tested it out this morning using a D600 with my Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8, and I put the tripod head into its vertical position. I even gave the camera a slight push to see if the cork would withstand the weight, and it wouldn't budge. I'm just glad replacement plates are still available so I can keep this one as a back-up! :) [/QUOTE]

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