Thanks all. I think the architectural plate is now this one:
<http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/554160-REG/Manfrotto_200PLARCH_14_200PLARCH_14_Architectural_Anti_Twist_Quick.html>
which is the replacement for this one.
<http://www.amazon.com/Manfrotto-3157NR-Architectural-Mounting-4-20in/dp/B004434C3U>
Since it's a cheap solution I think I'll try a couple of these; one for
the 5D and the other for the 80-200/2.8. Both always wear their QR
plates. If it doesn't go well I'll go whole hog into an Arca-Swiss type
solution.
Chuck Norcutt
On 2/26/2011 2:47 PM, Jeff Keller wrote:
> Look for the architectural version of the plate. I believe it had the same
> part number followed by an N.
>
> A quick look at B&H showed the architectural version for other models but
> not the one you have. At one time I did have a few that looked like yours. I
> don't know if they quit making them or B&H just doesn't have them listed.
>
> Basically it is the same adapter plate but with an additional thin metal
> piece having a lip which extends up. The thin metal plate can be slid around
> so that the lip is up against the camera or lens tripod adapter but it locks
> in place once the quick release is locked. IRRC they stopped the rotation
> but I converted over to AS style quick releases years ago. I have found the
> cost of AS style quick releases paid back in reliability and ease of use.
>
> Jeff Keller
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Chuck Norcutt [mailto:chucknorcutt@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]
> Subject: [OM] QR plate recommendation
>
> Recently I was out with the 5D mounted on my Manfrotto monopod with
> 234RC QR tilt/swivel head like this:
> <http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/554098-REG/Manfrotto_234RC_234RC_Swiv
> el_Tilt_Head_for.html>
>
> I have this head because it uses the same QR plate as my main tripod.
> Normally it's fine but I'm getting increasingly frustrated by the QR
> plate's inability to keep the camera/lens from drooping down when tilted
> for portrait orientation. My big and heavy 80-200/2.8 isn't much of a
> problem since it has it's own tripod mount and keeps camera and lens
> pretty well balanced. But the 28-80/2.8 is very unbalanced and even the
> much shorter and lighter Tamron 24-135 can be problematic.
>
> -->snip
>
> Chuck Norcutt
>
>
>
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