The Giottos MH-649 Quick Release Plate is the replacement plate for the MH-659 quick release system. And in addition, since this plate features the Arca-type mount, it is also compatible with any of the many other brands that use this standard (e.g. Arca-Swiss, Foba, Graf/Studioball, Wimberley, etc.)*.

Anti-twist reversible tabs on the plate can be used to prevent slippage when using the head in a vertical position.

A finely machined plate for Arca-type quick release clamps

Calibrated quick release plate, with 1/4"-20 and 3/8" camera screws and video pin

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. what are the two small screws for?

A: They're safety stops so that if your Arca clamp loosens enough for the plate to slip, they'll stop the camera from falling out of the clamp. The only downside is that they make the camera unstable when resting on a table with a small lens on.

Q: 2. will the Sirui TY-LP70 work with my Oben ball head that uses a QR-20 plate?

A: As both the Sirui TY-LP70 Arca-Type Quick Release Plate, B&H # SISUTYLP70, and the Oben QR-20 Quick Release Plate, B&H # OBQR20, are both designed for use with Arca-compatible tripod heads, yes, the Sirui TY-LP70 Arca-Type Quick Release Plate should be compatible for use with your Oben ball head that also uses the Oben QR-20 Quick Release Plate.

Q: 3. Do you know the dimensions of this item? (WxHxL)

A: The dimensions of that plate is, 3 x 3/8 x 1 11/16 inches (74 mm x 10 mm x 46.3 mm)

Q: 4. What is the width of the plate?

A: The Kirk PZ-31 Arca-Type Compact Quick Release Plate dimensions are, W 1.75 x L 1.63 inches x depth 0.6 inches.

Q: 5. Will this work with the Peak Design Capture Clip?

A: Hi, this plate is not compatible with the Peak Design Capture Clip, as the dimensions are not the same.

Q: 6. Hi, will this work with the E-10 ball head?

A: Yes. Despite the different in size of the top portion of the plate, this will work with most all arca-swiss style heads, including Sirui's E10 ballhead.

Q: 7. Is the adjustment wheel/nut small enough to allow full adjustment of the the view screen on the Sony A-6000?

A: Yes, you can, but this tiny ball head is a bit small to secure an A6000 with anything but its tiny lenses. I'm referring to the holding power of the ball. The tilt screen will be fine.

Q: 8. What is the diameter of the base?

A: 1 and 1/16 inch or 27.1mm for the base,Hope this help you Karl

Q: 9. This plate is compatible to Kirk MPA 2 head and Nikon D3?

A: The Kirk PZ-91 Arca-Type Compact Quick Release Plate is Compatible with the Nikon D3, and works on the Kirk MPA 2 Monopod Head.

Q: 10. Will this plate accept a screw like those used with the BlackRapid straps?

A: Included screw is 1/4x20 D-Ring.