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SCOTTinNJ
18th of December 2009 (Fri), 07:24
Looking for an inexpensive quick release plate to support a Canon FS200 video recorder (it's like 10 oz.).

So far I've come up with the Flashpoint F3P (http://www.adorama.com/FPTH3P.html) as the leading option. Anyone know what material it's made out of?

Another option is the Benro (http://www.adorama.com/BE459040.html), which is clearly listed as CNC'd aluminum.

I'd like to stick with Adorama products because I'm ordering from there anyway. Thanks!
Jon
18th of December 2009 (Fri), 13:36
It's metal, probably aluminum; certainly light-weight. Check out whether any QR plate you get would obstruct your card slot though. Not a lot of point in getting a QR bracket you have to take off whenever you need to change memory.
SCOTTinNJ
18th of December 2009 (Fri), 16:21
It's metal, probably aluminum; certainly light-weight. Check out whether any QR plate you get would obstruct your card slot though. Not a lot of point in getting a QR bracket you have to take off whenever you need to change memory.

Thanks for the heads-up. I went ahead and just ordered the Benro. Not too worried about interference as this will really be for very occasional use.
r.morales
18th of December 2009 (Fri), 19:11
Sima makes one my nephew likes , I think it's metal