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from Hilton, NY on 8/9/2010
Comments about Giottos Giottos MH-652 Compact Quick Release Assembly with MH-642 Plate:
I did not know that Giottos tripods use female threads while my Manfratto has a male thread. Easily solved by removing both screws and replacing them with a longer screw and lock nut with a washer.
from Greer, SC on 7/27/2010
Comments about Giottos Giottos MH-652 Compact Quick Release Assembly with MH-642 Plate:
This is a friction clamp. There is no distinct click when the clamp is made. Works very well.
from Brisbane Australia on 7/26/2010
Comments about Giottos Giottos MH-652 Compact Quick Release Assembly with MH-642 Plate:
I bought these items thinking they would be compatible with the Manfrotto gear I have lots of. I just needed quick release from my D700 using a hand strap. Not really easy to do becasue of the way these hand straps are attached. I guess I should have asked first about compatibility. I gave them to my daughter who is just starting out and she is very happy with them. [...]
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from Merritt Island, fl. on 9/30/2009
Comments about Giottos Giottos MH-652 Compact Quick Release Assembly with MH-642 Plate:
The 642 camera plate is rubber covered, not cork as mentioned in the item description. The video pin can be easily removed if not needed (SLR mount). The base of the Quick Release Assembly could be thicker though since a ball head will only interface with a small portion of the bottom of the assembly. I wouldn't push it much past the 10 lb range. The safety lever is great. Requires user to squeeze the release and rotate the lever to release the plate from the Quick Release Assembly (QRA), but beware, the plate is slightly spring loaded in the QRA and may pop out of the QRA when released if the plate is not mounted to a camera (weighted down). The three-way bubble level is a plus for tripod work. Also, as mentioned in a previous review, the 642 only provides for a ¼ camera mount and the 652 only provides for a 3/8 mount. Over-all the assembly is of good quality. Nice finish no sharp edges or corners. Definitely would recommend to a fellow enthusiast.
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from Port Orford, OR on 1/9/2009
Comments about Giottos Giottos MH-652 Compact Quick Release Assembly with MH-642 Plate:
It's great, it's wonderful, but... My Giottos tripod system came with a quick release. I wanted to standardize so I ordered three sets of the MH 652 units for use with my copy stand and other tripods. When I tried to install the first unit I discovered that the base only mounts to a 3/8" screw, and not to the 1/4" on all my other gear! The quick release plate itself only offers a 1/4" screw for mounting to the camera but that wasn't a problem for me. If you plan to order this, you may also want to buy some 3/8" to 1/4" bushings.