Chris Dodkin
West Coast Correspondent
Interesting new product release from Manfrotto - the Q6 Top Lock quick release adaptor
Q6 Top Lock Quick Release Adaptor, Complete With Plate MSQ6 - Adapters | Manfrotto
"This adaptor allows you to fit the Manfrotto Q6 Top Lock quick release system to an existing photo head. The Top Lock system has been developed to offer photographers a fast, easy to use and very secure camera quick release mechanism suitable for heavy pro equipment. The camera plate clicks into the clamp from above, and as soon as it engages, it triggers a safety pin that stops the plate and camera from sliding out accidentally. Even before the clamp is locked, the camera is securely supported. Made from lightweight aluminum, the clamp has 3 bubble spirit levels (one for each axis of rotation) to facilitate precise framing and help produce straight images in-camera, ensuring the camera's full frame is usable and reducing post-production time. A Q6 Arca-compatible plate is supplied with the adaptor. Spare plates can be purchased separately."
Looks a very nice bit of kit - the fail safe features are a must have - I've nearly lost kit so many times due to user error!
I like the built-in levels - especially useful for architectural work
$112 Direct
Q6 Top Lock Quick Release Adaptor, Complete With Plate MSQ6 - Adapters | Manfrotto
"This adaptor allows you to fit the Manfrotto Q6 Top Lock quick release system to an existing photo head. The Top Lock system has been developed to offer photographers a fast, easy to use and very secure camera quick release mechanism suitable for heavy pro equipment. The camera plate clicks into the clamp from above, and as soon as it engages, it triggers a safety pin that stops the plate and camera from sliding out accidentally. Even before the clamp is locked, the camera is securely supported. Made from lightweight aluminum, the clamp has 3 bubble spirit levels (one for each axis of rotation) to facilitate precise framing and help produce straight images in-camera, ensuring the camera's full frame is usable and reducing post-production time. A Q6 Arca-compatible plate is supplied with the adaptor. Spare plates can be purchased separately."
Looks a very nice bit of kit - the fail safe features are a must have - I've nearly lost kit so many times due to user error!
I like the built-in levels - especially useful for architectural work
$112 Direct
