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<blockquote data-quote="hark" data-source="post: 669580" data-attributes="member: 13196"><p>A while back I asked some questions about tripod plates and was always under the impression there were only 2 styles. Many companies make Arca Swiss compatible plates, but what I didn't know is there are companies that make quick release plates (and heads) that look exactly like the Manfrotto quick release plates. So technically, yes, there are still 2 styles, but I always assumed Manfrotto was the only company that made their type of quick release plate. </p><p></p><p>I looked up a Benro head and was surprised to see what appears to be a Manfrotto style quick release plate. After digging a little more, I found even Oben makes a similar plate for some of their heads. </p><p></p><p>Here is an <strong>Oben</strong> video that shows their <strong>BA ball heads</strong>. Those are the ones with the quick release plates. <strong>The difference in their heads vs Manfrotto head with quick release plates are how the locks are made.</strong> Manfrotto makes a small metal lever that flips out of the way when locked. Both Benro and Oben use a different style locking mechanism (both use what appears in the video below) than Manfrotto. My question is whether or not anyone uses this Oben type of plate <em><strong>specifically with that type of lock</strong></em>. As I said, the locking mechanism is different that Manfrotto's. Just wondering if it is as secure (or more secure) than Manfrotto's.</p><p></p><p>[MEDIA=youtube]6CxOTvf2jRo[/MEDIA]</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="hark, post: 669580, member: 13196"] A while back I asked some questions about tripod plates and was always under the impression there were only 2 styles. Many companies make Arca Swiss compatible plates, but what I didn't know is there are companies that make quick release plates (and heads) that look exactly like the Manfrotto quick release plates. So technically, yes, there are still 2 styles, but I always assumed Manfrotto was the only company that made their type of quick release plate. I looked up a Benro head and was surprised to see what appears to be a Manfrotto style quick release plate. After digging a little more, I found even Oben makes a similar plate for some of their heads. Here is an [B]Oben[/B] video that shows their [B]BA ball heads[/B]. Those are the ones with the quick release plates. [B]The difference in their heads vs Manfrotto head with quick release plates are how the locks are made.[/B] Manfrotto makes a small metal lever that flips out of the way when locked. Both Benro and Oben use a different style locking mechanism (both use what appears in the video below) than Manfrotto. My question is whether or not anyone uses this Oben type of plate [I][B]specifically with that type of lock[/B][/I]. As I said, the locking mechanism is different that Manfrotto's. Just wondering if it is as secure (or more secure) than Manfrotto's. [MEDIA=youtube]6CxOTvf2jRo[/MEDIA] [/QUOTE]
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