PGYTECH Quick Release Plate + Adapter, Arca Swiss Interface Camera Plate & Clamp for Sony/Nikon/Fuji/DJI Quick Setup Mount w/ 1/4" to 3/8" Screw Thread Gimbles Sliders Tripods Adapter

This is an excellent accessory for (literal) plug and play photography.After being impressed with the quality of the PGYTECH Beetle camera clip I decided to add the tripod clamp because the plate is compatible with both. I'm now able to unclip my camera from my shoulder strap and clip it to my tripod in couple of seconds, and by attaching a second plate to the side of my camera's L-bracket I can switch from landscape to portrait orientation in a similar timeframe without fiddling with ball head screws (handy with gloves on).The clamp is well made and looks professional with its silver anodised finish. In addition to the spring loaded release button I love the added locking mechanism to prevent accidental release. And the manufacturing tolerances are great - the plate slots into the clamp without any stiffness or wiggling. Its stated weight limit of 10kg seems true because it can firmly hold my D850 and Sigma 150-600 using either a ball head or gimbal.If I had to complain about anything - and it's a minor gripe - then I'd say the underside of the clamp could have been fitted with retaining pins to prevent it sliding out of a loose ball head. The clamp is Arca Swiss compatible and has a 3/8th recess (with an included 1/4 adapter) for direct mounting to a tripod, but assuming that you're going to leave the clamp permanently attached to a ball head then pins would have provided that extra security. Fortunately you can overcome this by screwing a ball head plate to the clamp underside as shown in the accompanying photo - it adds a few extra grams but also allows you to orient the clamp release button however you want (i.e. facing forwards, backwards or to the side depending upon your preferred setup). If you plan to attach the clamp directly to a levelling base or tripod/monopod however without a ball head in between then the screwed recess overcomes this concern.All in all I'd happily recommend this to anyone looking for a solid and cost effective addition to their photography setup.

Used to quick release my camera from a side mounted plate. Very sturdy and reliable. Cannot fault it!

Works well left in tripod for use with pgytech plates quick and easy to use

Works great with my camera, although can be a bit fiddly to reseat sometimes. Id recommend it

I have looked at lots of quick release Arca Swiss compatible systems, and I decided to go with this one as it is small, very secure, easy to use and cheaper than the Peak alternative. I am "locked in" now as I have several plates & adaptors! Two things: (1) the "clamp" can ONLY take the PGY adaptor plate, but the adaptor plate can fit ANY Arca Swiss clamp. (2) the clamp has been upgraded and now fits 1/4in & 3/8in.

Beautifully made. Beautiful small piece of adapter. Lightweight. Works well with other pgytech items. Absolutely loved it. The lock on mechanism is smooth. Feels secure. Already took it to Vietnam and Malaysia holiday trips and no issues.

Excellent quick release system takes a peak design plate just fine so all good here. Much better than the more bespoke systems from other manufacturers that I have tried.

Its an Ok mounting plate. And I'm sure it works great if you use the mounting plate from the same company.Unfortunately i use Peak Design and therefore not compatible. I don't understand why so many companies need to make their own none normed size plates and don't just stick with the Arca-Swiss size which would give the customers the possibility to mix and match plates and quick release kit.