The Novoflex Q=Plate series PL-3 Quick Release Plate fits any Arca-type quick release system (except the Arca Swiss Flip-Lock), and features two camera mounting screws (one 1/4"-20 & one 3/8"-16) and two slots on a 4.7" long plate, allowing a broad placement of the camera screws relative to the plate or one another.

The bottom edges are dovetailed for smoother loading and unloading from the clamp, as well as less abrasions. The screws of the Novoflex plates work with both traditional flathead screwdrivers as well as 5/32" Allen wrenches.

A finely machined plate for Arca-type quick release clamps.

Q=Plates use the special safety pin of the Q=Base, to prevent the plates from slipping out of the base.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Is there an additional bolt or hex that wedges the plate to the bottom of whatever piece of equipment you mount it to? Similar to the small anti twist allen bolts on manfrotto tripod head bowl+tiedown attachments?

A: The Seastars Q1 does have friction screws to prevent movement on the units that it would be attached to.

Q: 2. Is this compatible with the ifootage cobra monopod quick release cistem?

A: Yes, it is compatible with the ifootage cobra monopod

Q: 3. Once installed, how much additional height does this add to a tripod w/video head? I want to insure my tripod will fit inside its carry case.

A: IFootage Seastars Q1-BASE adds 1 inch to your height.

Q: 4. Is this compatible with RRS plates?

A: RRS quick-release plates are only guaranteed to work with RRS QR clamps, but since they are Arca-type and so is the Novoflex Q-Base II Arca-Type Compatible Quick Release Clamp, they should be compatible.

Q: 5. The overview says the plate is 2.4” (60mm) diameter and the specs say 2.75” (70mm) diameter. Which one is it?

A: The Dimensions: of the Novoflex QPL-6x6 Quickplate are Ø 2.36” (the manufacturer rounds up to 2.4).

Q: 6. Is it compatible with Novoflex Magic Ball MB50?

A: Yes, the Novoflex Q-Base II Arca-Type Compatible Quick Release Clamp may be used with the Novoflex MagicBall 50 Ballhead.

Q: 7. How do you fix/clamp the top plate to the camera? Fixing the bottom plate onto the tripod is simple.

A: The entire top plate is used by your hand to screw into the bottom of your camera or its base plate. While you can tools to tighten the plate, it is very unlikely that you will need to do so.

Q: 8. Does the Peak Design plate (PROplate from the discontinued Capture PRO) fit this Novaflex Q-mount quick release system?

A: Unfortunately not. Peak Design requires their own plate.

Q: 9. How is this tightened onto the camera? Need a special tool?

A: You will need this baseplate; iFootage Seastars Q1-BASE Quick Release Base Plate B&H # IFSEASTARQ1B Attach a separately available top plate to your rig, then drop it into the base and simply rotate the collar until it clicks. https://youtu.be/eLHJAVmJyFU

Q: 10. Is this compatible with the Arca-Swiss Monoball P0? I want to replace the SlideFix plate with one that accepts the more universal Arca-Swiss baseplates.

A: If you buy or have the Arca Swiss P0 base, this should screw on no problem.