The QC-38 Quick Release Panorama Clamp from Sirui is designed to make it quick and easy for you to attach and remove your camera from tripods to keep your workflow efficient while also offering the utility of 360º panoramic shooting. With a special proprietary clamping system, an included Arca-type plate that can be inserted in four directions, and a bubble level, the QC-38 helps you adjust on the fly to find your optimal setup while its slim and portable design makes it perfect for shooting on the go. The panoramic base features engraved index marks and a locking knob for precision during panoramic shooting. You can mount the clamp by either its 3/8"-16 screw or with the help of the included 1/4"-20 reducer bushing for expanded compatibility.

360° Panorama Base    Arca-Type Compatible    Patented Quick Release System    Four-Direction Insert    Bubble Level

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. What other brands of plates, if any, fit this head?

A: This is an Arca Swiss compatible plate and there are many company's that produce an Arca Plate. Just click the link below to view; https://bhpho.to/2LT5UoP

Q: 2. Is there another brand Arca-type plate compatible with Sirui C-10S Ball Head? The Sirui plate TY-C10 has no D-ring on the screw, and according to the specs is 30x39 mm.

A: The TY-C10 works fine on my Olmpus OMD cameras; the absense of a D-ring is no problem, all it takes is a quarter to tighten. It is my understanding that any arca-swiss plate should work with any arca-swiss plate, although some my work better than others. I have such a plate on one of my cameras and it works, although not as well as the TY-C10. Not so sure how the Sirui plate would work with larger cameras however.

Q: 3. Does the brass pin push in for use with mirrorless camera?

A: The pin is meant for use with a camcorder, not any mirrorless or DSLR camera. It is spring loaded so it will not interfere when you mount the plate to a mirrorless or DSLR camera.

Q: 4. I bourght a Sirui head before. that head now is not good. The ball is too tight even I put some lube. Very tight to turn. Also, I found the hinges/switch has rubber grip that could slip the switch when the temperature is different. So, my question here is: (1) how smooth the ball is; (2) is the whole ball head made of metal material?

A: The ball sphere is smooth on this head and it is constructed of aluminum.

Q: 5. Hi, is this quick release plate compatable with the c-10x ball head from Siriu? Thanks!!

A: Hi, yes it is perfect on the C-10x ball head from SiruiGinette

Q: 6. What quick release clamps are compatible with this plate? I have a K-10x ball head and would like to mount a quick release clamp on my video head, using the same quick release plate (the TY-50X). I've found a few options (Arca-Swiss Quick Release Clamp (60mm) and the Arca-Swiss Quickset FlipLock Round Quick Release Clamp ) but I'm not sure if they will fit.

A: all arca plates will work

Q: 7. Will this go on the VA-5 panhead?

A: No it will not fit, the plate is too short and the one listed for the VA-5 is the best option. https://bhpho.to/2Zh6D5B

Q: 8. I want to put this on top of the FEISOL PB-70 Panning Base, then fasten the whole thing to a Desmond DNR-180 Nodal Rail, and use the whole thing as the upper rail for a cheap panoramic solution. Will it even work, considering thread size and overall durability?

A: Yes , if one uses the reducer bushing :https://bhpho.to/2gGw2Pp on top of the Feisol PB-70 panning base, one can mount the Desmond DAC-38 Quick Release Clamp with a 1/4"-20 inner thread below..

Q: 9. How do I connect a nikkor 200-500 on this there is only one screw on the lens collar with 1/4-20 ??

A: You can use only one of the screws on this plate for use with a Nikon AF-S 200-500mm lens.

Q: 10. More to my question ( D ring Nikon D90 or 7000 attached to a 18-105, 80-200 etc) can this plate attached to the ball head accommodate a battery drive attached.?

A: I have a D7200--probably maximum weight for this tripod. The plate loosens each time I move the angle of the camera. I just can't tighten it enough---maybe I'm doing something wrong. But the first time used the tripod the plate fell off as soon as I took the camera off the tripod. I didn't realize it at the time and had to order a new one. The second time I used it, I was aware of this and kept checking the camera. But had to remove and tighten plate to tripod several times. Does this help?