Quote Originally Posted by henytran


Also, for the head, it sounds like they don't come with the quick release plate. Do most people use the quick release plate? I would think I'd like it so I was a bit surprised that the head doesn't come with one.


Henry



Yes, a lot of the heads offer a quick release plate, however you have to make sure that you stick with one manufacturer for the Camera Body Plate and/or Lens Plate, otherwise the knob clamp plate is more forgiving of differences in Arca Swiss Specs.


I think that Really Right Stuff, Kirk and Wimberely plates are very similar. I have a Markin Q20 Ballhead that I purchased it without a clamp, and then I put a Really Right Stuff Quick Release clamp on it. So, now I only use RRS L-plates and Lens Plates, as well as Wimberely lens plates and they all fit perfectly.


Now that I just thought of it, Kirk is another company to consider for ballheads and plates.


http://www.kirkphoto.com/BH-3_Ball_Head.html


Rich