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Item Includes Manfrotto 501PL Sliding Quick Release Plate with 1/4"-20 Screw

It is not a 'quick' release plate since there is an additional screw tightener you have the ability to use, but if you didn't tie that one tight, you can slide the base plate and camera off only having to push one button when it gets to the end.

Loosen the screw on the left and the plate that attaches to the camera will slide back and forth, but won't come out for the safety of your camera. You have to push in a button to release the plate. I find it quick to release, and the product description on Best Buy's site (likely copied from Manfrotto) states "Quick Release System: Makes mounting and unmounting the camera fast and easy." I can see how that would be hard to understand. My complaint is that unlike an older Manfrotto tripod that I have, the plate's screw (that you screw into your camera) has a slot which you have to use a screwdriver or coin or key or whatever fits to properly tighten it. My older one has a flip up handle, so no special tool is needed.

Yes, this model has a quick release system.

Yes, it's a standard Manfrotto quick release plate. Compatible with any 500 series adapters/video tripod heads.

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Item Includes Manfrotto 501PL Sliding Quick Release Plate with 1/4"-20 Screw
Answered by MDUS Product Expert 7 years ago
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It is not a 'quick' release plate since there is an additional screw tightener you have the ability to use, but if you didn't tie that one tight, you can slide the base plate and camera off only having to push one button when it gets to the end.
Answered by BCan 7 years ago
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Loosen the screw on the left and the plate that attaches to the camera will slide back and forth, but won't come out for the safety of your camera. You have to push in a button to release the plate. I find it quick to release, and the product description on Best Buy's site (likely copied from Manfrotto) states "Quick Release System: Makes mounting and unmounting the camera fast and easy." I can see how that would be hard to understand. My complaint is that unlike an older Manfrotto tripod that I have, the plate's screw (that you screw into your camera) has a slot which you have to use a screwdriver or coin or key or whatever fits to properly tighten it. My older one has a flip up handle, so no special tool is needed.
Answered by JimmyCrackcorn 3 years ago
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Yes, this model has a quick release system.
Answered by CommunityAnswer 7 years ago
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Yes, has a sliding plate.
Answered by TobyJoe 7 years ago
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Yes, it's a standard Manfrotto quick release plate. Compatible with any 500 series adapters/video tripod heads.
Answered by codymonser 7 years ago
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