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Manfrotto RC2 Compact Rapid Connect Adapter (#3299) w/200PL-14 Plate (#3299)

SKU: BG3299 MFR: 323
$70.95
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Key Features

  • Manfrotto RC2 quick release system ensures rapid camera attachment & detachment.
  • Compact rapid connect adapter adds versatility to your photography equipment setup.
  • Enjoy a strong grip and secure locking, keeping your camera safe during shoots.
  • Lightweight build of this quick release won't weigh down your camera gear.
  • Durable build ensures this Manfrotto adapter withstands frequent use on location.
  • Universal compatibility means it works with many tripods for seamless integration.
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Adorama U : Can the RC2 QR adapter replace the RC0 QR adapter on a 488RC0 ball head? I have the 488RC0 on a 3021BPRO and would like to put a smaller QR adapter on it.STEVE CHILDS S : So sorry I don't know the answer.
Shopper : I have a Manfrotto 732YB, 482K tripod, can I use this on top of my existing ball head?FLOYD F : I believe that you can. I have installed these on all of my tripods including Manfrotto tripods and monopods and also on a Tiltall tripod. All that you need is a 1/4 inch 20 screw ( standard for most ) on your ball head. Hope that this helps.ROGER W : I was able to use it on three different heads. Don't know about this speciific one. All mine had the same threads at the top, hough.Donald M : YES !! as long as you have a 1/4" or 3/8" stud sticking up it will screw right on. Id recommend using blue locktite so it doesn't come loose with your gear on it.LARRY G : You should be able to screw it onto any tripod.Mel C : Yes, you should be able to, providing you can remove your existing clamp.RON S : Yes but you will need to purchase the 1/4-20 to 3/8 insert bushing to size down the mount whole to fit your ball head. They sell them here at Adorama for $5 or so depending on the brand. Look here and the links it shows under the item description ;) <a href="http://www.adorama.com/JD80009.html" target="_blank">http://www.adorama.com/JD80009.html</a>
Jerome M : I have a Manfrotto 681b monopod and a 190cxpro3 tripod. and I would like a quick release head to use with them .I am not interested in a pan head or a ball head---all I want is a sturdy quick release unit. The camera is a Nikon dslr. Will this unit work ? Thanks.BOB G : It should work. Attach the bottom the the tripod and the top part to the cameraPARK C : We use this adapter & love it.It's on our studio camera stand all the time. You just pop the camera off & put it on another tripod & go outside. Make sure to get a couple of adapter plates to put on all your brackets & bodies. That saves time.DANIEL B : No reason why it won't workJACKSON L : It will work perfectly for the Monopod, that is exactly what I do with mine. Simply turn the monopod and tilt it up or down for composition. For the Tripod, it will certainly work for holding the camera to the tripod, but with no pan and tilt it would be difficult to use. Moving the tripod and changing the lengths of the legs for composition would be a giant PITA. My recommendation would be to get this for the Monopod, and some other base RC2 compatible head for the Tripod. I prefer the Fluid heads since I occasionally use the tripod for video. With that setup you can easily move the camera, or several cameras between the Monopod and the Tripod. If you have some special application that does not require easily aiming the camera, then this would certainly work to just hold the camera on top of the tripod. Can't imagine what that application would be,GARY K : It has 3/8-16 mounting threads on the bottom with a 1/4-20 adapter so it should fit anything with a 3/8-16 or 1/4-20 thread.Dave S : I use this on my Nikon D80, and I like it a lot. I've got two. The adapters are on my tripod and my mini-pod. One plate's on my D80 and the other is on my 300mm lens. I like this product because it's a snug fit. There's no wiggle, so you can zoom during an long exposure and the camera will stay still. It's a good product for the price.DAVID G : Yes, this should work perfectly for your use case. Naturally, if you want to quickly move your camera back and forth between the monopod and tripod, you would need to buy one RC2 adapter for each.STACIE O : Should work with nikon fine and other tripodsLARRY G : I use several of these with my Manfrotto tripod as well as a monopod. I have multiple plates that I keep permanently mounted to my Nikon D3s and D200. The Base unit stays permanently connected to my tripods, so they are always ready to accept the cameras. Very sturdy and secure. LarryJAMES L : Yes.ALAN L : Jerry, I have Canon 1D bodies, a Manfrotto 680 or 681 monopod and it works great on those. I don't think you would have any problems. I rarely use a tripod, but it works on my 30 year old Vivitar model on the factory non-changeable tilt pan head. They also work on my Manfrotto mini-ball heads. They seem to be very flexible to me.Jerry H : I use these releases on EVERYTHING. All my tripods, mono-pod, panoramic heads have the base and every camera and big lens have the top part. I have enough on equipment that I never need to remove them from different cameras or lens.

Reviews about this item

Review Summary

2024-11-19T17:09:04

Rated 5 out of 5

Lives up to the Manfrotto Standard

After owning another cheaper version of this quick release which broke and almost dropped the camera in the middle of a wedding I decided to buy the original Manfrotto, all I can say is you can never go wrong with any Manfrotto product and this definitely lives up to their standard. It also came as a pair, so definitely worth it for the price. Highly recommended.

TIMOTHY K.

2022-03-07T10:09:40

Rated 5 out of 5

Manfrotto RC2 quck release

Best quick release out there

JOHN M.

2021-11-19T13:34:22

Rated 5 out of 5

Manfrotto...

Manfrotto. Need I say more? 5 stars, of course.

TED W.

2021-08-06T08:20:24

Rated 5 out of 5

Good product

Purchased to make attaching my camera to a monopod easier. Like all Manfrotto products, well made and works exactly as intended.

Richard M.

2021-07-28T04:27:19

Rated 5 out of 5

Great product

Quality product. Fit and finish is excellent.

Robert G.

2021-04-01T12:27:49

Rated 5 out of 5

A great solution

Using this as a means to quickly swap my BMPCC 4K from a rig to a gimbal or tripod. Works great for this purpose. Would definitely buy again.

JOEL G.

2021-03-07T10:37:19

Rated 5 out of 5

Time saver

This thing is a time saver, I have put this on my tripod and my monopoly. I plan to get more to put them on everything

Juan R.

2021-01-14T08:10:41

Rated 5 out of 5

Love em!

Love these! Have them on my gimbal, tripods, and light stands. Having it on my Ronin S is especially beneficial since I don’t need to rebalance the gimbal every time I pull the camera off. 10/10 would recommend.

DAMON B.

2020-10-14T08:33:59

Rated 5 out of 5

Very useful

Awesome product

DANIEL L.

2020-08-04T08:25:56

Rated 5 out of 5

A must have.

Used this type for years, purchased this as a replacement in case I need an extra.. Works great!

SHERYL S.

2020-07-30T11:02:14

Rated 5 out of 5

Sturdy

Love it, makes the perfect transition from the tripod to the gimbal.

Diego P.

2020-06-02T11:34:53

Rated 5 out of 5

Great quality product, which adds convenience to my photography experience!

This was exactly what I needed! I bought a second-hand, older tripod from an estate type sale. It had a fluid head, but no quick release plate. I am an amateur photographer who is still learning about all the gear I need. I researched all about the RC2 and quick release plates for my Nikon camera, and found that this Manfrotto style fit the bill! It is a great value for the quality of the fitting, and the convenience of attaching my camera quickly to the tripod. It has a nice, sturdy feel to the mechanisms that lock in place, which gives me the confidence that my camera is safe while I concentrate on taking nice photos! Fast delivery was a plus. I didn't pay extra for faster delivery, just standard, but I received it as quickly as a 2-3 day shipping! Kudos to Adorama for their quality and service. I will definitely recommend this product and this company to my friends and anyone shopping for photography equipment!

CAROLYN A.

2020-02-27T07:50:14

Rated 5 out of 5

Secure mount

Makes changing out the different cameras I have a breeze, fast and simple, plus locks in securely

Michael T.

2019-11-19T09:31:20

Rated 5 out of 5

Manfrotto quick release systems are the best!

Great way to secure my lights to my lightstand!

TINA R.

2019-08-21T01:51:15

Rated 5 out of 5

Perfect

I love these quick releases! They are so versatile for filming weddings. I can swap my main cam from tripod to gimbal to monopod and back to a gimbal in a matter of seconds. They don’t weigh that much, the versatility out weighs the additional weight. I will only buy manfrotto to ensure the safety of my gear.

DREW C.

2019-06-04T08:43:43

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Gear

Quality Item. Use these on three cameras and never experienced a problem.

Marvin R.

2019-02-27T11:52:47

Rated 5 out of 5

its my style

now I have all my tripods/ monopods/cameras all itted with these units I can now use any cam I have on aany stand / tripod etc

ED G.

2019-01-29T15:14:14

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent product

This product works as stated. This is an additional to add to my backup camera and monopod so I can interchange with my tripod and cameras.

EARNEST D.

2019-01-02T07:46:57

Rated 5 out of 5

Quick rlease plates for gimbals, etc.

I've been using various Manfrotto quick release plates on still and video cameras on tripods, monopods, Fig rigs, Steadicams, cranes, sliders, etc. for years and needed to add one to a gimbal since balancing them usually takes a LONG time. If I use the same camera and lens with the gimbal, then releasing the camera for other mounts but leaving the base on the gimbal means when I return the camera to the gimbal the balance is almost immediate. A HUGE time saver for switching from a gimbal for slower motions and a Fig rig for faster motions.

MATTHEW T.

2018-12-10T13:55:01

Rated 5 out of 5

a simple and inexpensive solution!

Manfrotto RC2 compact rapid Connect Adapter + 200PL-14 Plate worked great to turn my older bogen manfrotto tripod head into a quick release system by screwing it to the existing head using just the camera mount screw. Very secure and Such a simple and inexpensive solution!

tammy B.

2018-10-28T13:11:27

Rated 5 out of 5

Rapid Connect Adapter

Excellent adapter, works great on my Manfrotto tripods and Glidecam. When mounted on my cameras, easy to switch between them!

MIKE C.

2018-09-03T11:40:55

Rated 5 out of 5

Perfect affordable solution to a multiple ballhead problem.

Having two tripods, each from a different brand (Manfrotto and Slik), I stripped my camera's tripod mount after nearly 3 years of daily swapouts. I mounted this adapter atop the Slik ball head, and now the Manfrotto clip never has to leave my camera. It's essentially like having two Manfrotto ballheads. The entire adapter is rock solid. Good machining and affordable.

Briar R.

2018-05-15T11:34:37

Rated 5 out of 5

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!!

Great Product!!!! I use it on EVERY SHOOT!!! :-) HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!!

Mark C.

2018-04-24T10:03:06

Rated 5 out of 5

Converted a Arca Swiss tripod

great for converting a tripod.

Edwin G.

2018-04-23T10:10:03

Rated 5 out of 5

Exceptionally quick and well built

I bought two of these and plan on buying more to allow quick mounting on various equipment. I bought the two to quickly mount and unmount a macro slider, but now I have fallen in love with these!

ANDREW T.

2018-03-13T11:45:36

Rated 5 out of 5

Perfect plate for my Crane 2

This plate is perfect to attach my GH5 to my Crane 2. Love the RC2 system.

Erick D.

2018-01-28T11:08:09

Rated 5 out of 5

Great adapter

Works better than expected

Shams A.

2018-01-01T10:24:48

Rated 5 out of 5

Quick release bracket

I actually have two sets. The first set I keep on the bottom of the camera and on the Newton flash bracket so I can quickly disconnect it. The second set I keep on the bottom of the bracket and on top of the tripod for the same reason quick disconnect. Very stable have a lock lever, so you can't accidentally move the lever so it won't fall off. The new compact rapid connector is for a new backup Flash bracket.

GREG D.

2017-11-03T19:05:08

Rated 5 out of 5

Love it

I purchased this item to mount my new Evolve AD200 from a tip I saw online. It Works Perfectly and with a much lower profile when your not using a Bowens mount modifier. Easy on and Off of the AD200, very safe in fairly high winds. I shoot mostly on windy beaches. Love it.

ROBERT H.

2017-08-22T23:46:59

Rated 4 out of 5

Solid and reliable

Perfect for large DLSR cameras. Reliable. Well made with locking mechanism.

Carolyn G.

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FEATURED REVIEWS

Excellent

By Justin C.

This works just like it says easily attaches to 1/4 or 3/8 stud I especially like the autolocking feature. If it is enabled once you use the quick realease to secure your camera it can't accidently be unlatched

excellent

By RAH

[...] I have a large number of 3157N plates (the standard RC2 plate), and they ALL work fine with this adapter, which is the whole point! This adapter is a fine way to add the RC2 quick-release system to any 3/8 or 1/4 screw. Very nice.

Under the banner of Manfrotto's trusted engineering, the RC2 Compact Rapid Connect Adapter with the 200PL-14 Plate emerges as an essential tool for photographers and videographers alike. This ultra-flat quick release adapter boasts a low-profile design at just 18mm, making it an unobtrusive addition to any setup.

Constructed with durable materials, the adapter ensures a sturdy and reliable connection between your camera and tripod, providing peace of mind during shoots. Its compact size belies a versatile functionality, accommodating both 1/4" and 3/8" threads, which allows for seamless compatibility with a wide range of equipment.

The RC2 Compact Rapid Connect Adapter is engineered for rapid use, enabling swift attachment and release of your camera or device. This feature is particularly beneficial for professionals who need to transition quickly between shots or locations. The included 200PL-14 Plate further enhances this swift interchangeability, ensuring a secure mount that photographers can trust.

With its combination of a slim profile, robust build, and ease of use, the RC2 Compact Rapid Connect Adapter with 200PL-14 Plate stands out as a top choice for those seeking a reliable quick release system. Its design reflects Manfrotto's commitment to quality, offering users a product that not only meets but exceeds the demands of dynamic photography and videography environments.

Manfrotto RC2 Features

  • Ultra-flat 18mm quick release adapter for streamlined camera support
  • Compatible with 1/4" and 3/8" threads for broad equipment adaptability
  • Sturdy and reliable Manfrotto design for professional photography use
  • Compact and lightweight for unobtrusive integration into any setup
  • Rapid connect functionality for efficient camera attachment and release
  • Includes 200PL-14 Plate for secure and stable camera mounting

Warranty Information

This product has a limited warranty of 24 months for parts and 24 months for labor.

Key Features

  • Manfrotto RC2 quick release system ensures rapid camera attachment & detachment.
  • Compact rapid connect adapter adds versatility to your photography equipment setup.
  • Enjoy a strong grip and secure locking, keeping your camera safe during shoots.
  • Lightweight build of this quick release won't weigh down your camera gear.
  • Durable build ensures this Manfrotto adapter withstands frequent use on location.
  • Universal compatibility means it works with many tripods for seamless integration.

What's in the box:

  • Manfrotto RC2 Compact Rapid Connect Adapter
  • 200PL Quick Release
  • Manfrotto 2 Year Warranty (Additional 3 Years with Online Registration)