ULANZI F38 Camera Quick Release Plate with 1/4" to 3/8" Screw Thread

Perfect fan for my Sony cameras.

Great price for what you get. It has alil weight to it an feels solid. I bought multiple sets so all my tripods, gimbals, backup camera and GoPro. Makes things so so easy to switch around. Honestly wish I would of done this yrs ago. Now I can balance my Ronin S and Weebill 2 one time an lock it in place. Saves soooo much time and you can focus on others things with the time you have. The one thing that is alil weird but not so bad when you get used to it is the lock an release knob. Just wasn’t used to it being a lil knob instead of a hook or latch yakno. Now that I’ve gotten used to it, it actually feels nice just pressing it to release my camera. Honestly I don’t really turn the knob to lock it in place because it’s already sturdy in place unlocked. Locking it is pretty awkward, specially if you have big hands lol. Haven’t had a problem with it falling out yet so I highly recommend getting multiple if your shooting everyday like myself. Thank you guys at ULANZI for not charging $100+ like other companies 🙏🏼

I need to this quick release my camera in and out of a cage. I didn't have much room from top to bottom, so the low profile design of this did the trick. It snaps into place pretty firmly, and looks to be a solid piece that will hold the camera in the cage. In addition, you can turn the know to lock the plate, so you won't accidentally release the camera. We will see if I like it after some use, but I might another one so I can got straight on my tripod, with or without the cage.

Three things to get out of the way before I get into my review: (1) The instructions are on the back of a paper sleeve that goes around the plastic case. Instructions *are* in both Chinese and English (though they're only a slight cut above Ikea-style wordless instructions). (2) The instructions omit the release button lock/unlock process: Pull out on the release button (it's spring-loaded), then a twist either way--small icons for locked (locked padlock) and unlocked (unlocked padlock) on the clamp body and an index line on the button show which position the button is in. You could leave it unlocked for convenience, but then you'd risk accidentally bumping the button and inadvertently releasing the equipment that's attached to the F38 mount plate. (3) The F38 mount plate works with my ARCA-compatible clamp mounts, but the F38 clamp mount will work ONLY with the F38 mount plate, as the quick-release system (the button) adds a sliding metal locking tab that's not ARCA-standard (it requires an extra cutout on the edge of the mount plate). Now for my thoughts on reasonable uses for this QR system: To start, I'd never put the F38 mount plate on one of my cameras, as the footprint is just too small be secure enough for anything that weighs more than a pound or has a long-ish lens, IMO. I *can* see, however, how a compact QR system like the F38 will be useful for some of my small accessories (phone tripod mount, Lume Cube, etc.) that I typically use with small or specialized mounts (e.g., my lightweight monopod, flexible-leg lightweight tripod, suction mount, and clamp mount--all shown in the photo), as it would allow me to easily swap specialty mounts on small accessories, while retaining the ability to mount those accessories on larger, ARCA-mount-equipped tripods (when needed). This will save me from having to move my one spare ARCA-mount clamp around to the monopod/tripod/mounts in order to attach my phone mount (it has a built-in ARCA base), let alone from having to screw in 1/4" mount screws into my Lume Cube (or to attach a bulkier ARCA mount plate to the the Lume Cube). For example, in the photo I've got the F38 mount plate on my phone tripod mount, with the F38 mount clamp on my lightweight monopod (or heavyweight selfie stick, if you prefer). My future intent is to get more of these F38 combos when they go on sale (<$27 in 2023), so that I can permanently have F38 mount clamps on the specialty mounts shown in the photo--my flexible-leg lightweight tripod, suction mount, and clamp mount (yes, that will require a GoPro-to-1/4" adapter). I'd also put an F38 mount plate on my Lume Cube (also in the photo). That would give me 4 different specialty device mounts that I could use with the phone mount or Lume Cube that would require only a quick button twist/press to swap around. If I want to attach either the phone mount or the Lume Cube to my ARCA-equipped big tripod, I'd be ready for that, too (and yes, I've done that with the phone mount). As I think about this more, additional uses of the extra F38 mount plates that I would have may occur to me. Pros: * The F38 is smaller and lighter than a comparably-sized ARCA mount combo. * The one-button release mechanism is more compact and works faster (and may be more secure, in some ways) than a twist-knob clamping system on a comparably-sized ARCA mount combo. I have two of the latter, but they're definitely less convenient to work with and more bulky to pack than the F38 mount. Cons: * Probably not stable enough to use with even smaller mirrorless cameras, and definitely not DSLRs. * The 1/4" screw on the mount plate doesn't have a flip-up tab, and after-market screws with tabs have too thick of a top for this plate, so you'll need to use a screwdriver to attach the provided 1/4" screw to your device. At least the mount plate is ARCA-compatible, so you'll not need to remove and reattach the mount plate much, if ever. * For an accessories-based niche use, it may not bring sufficient value to a casual photographer.

GREAT PRODUCT I STILL USE IT TILL THIS DAY AND I BOUGHT MINE PROBABLY 5-6 YEARS AGO

I absolutely love how robust, secure, but most importantly QUICK this system is. Having one of these receiver plates screwed into my camera shoulder straps quarter inch quick release, and a plate on the bottom of my camera, means i can transition between hand held, on my sling, or on my ulanzi tripod with the click of a button. No screwing, no fiddling with carabiners, or trying to unclip a bunch of dangling strap mounts. I can't see myself using any other system. The f38 system is bordering on perfect for my use, and is totally worth building your setup around.

This quick release plate is a game-changer for my setup! The F38 system makes switching between tripods and gimbals incredibly smooth and effortless. The build quality is excellent—lightweight yet durable, with a solid locking mechanism that gives me full confidence in my gear. It saves me so much time during shoots, and I love how compact it is. Highly recommend for any photographer or videographer looking for a reliable quick-release solution!

Perfect for quick putting camera on tripod or removing. In my videos I often quickly switch between handheld and tripod so being able to do this quickly and quietly makes for less editing. This quick switch plate is well made, inexpensive and works well.

10-10 es calidad y práctica en todo su esplendor

Qualidade ótima de material

Quik and easy to work.

The best and most durable quality mount. You can tell how durable it is just by holding it

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