Andoer Rapid Connect Adapter Clamp with QR Plate 501PL for Manfrotto Tripod Head 701HDV

Good Quality build. I would have liked to see more information available about the dimensions of the base plate.

Overall, this thing does what it should. For all the parts that matter, it is in fact metal. For the price, this thing cannot be beat, but for the price I guess you cannot expect perfection. Pros: - Simply put, it does the job, and it's a very solid piece. The bubble level is a great addition, although I think it may be off just a tad bit. Cons: It seems to suffer from a lack of development during the design phase. Something to expect with a piece this incredibly cheap. - The release clamp adapter itself would be just that much better had they put a hole on the bottom middle to catch the safety pin of another plate. In other words, I'd like to have a way to make sure it remains straight on whatever I mount it to. Instead, it's mostly milled out with a support beam directly in the middle. - The 1/4" and 3/8" screws have very shallow slots, meaning it's difficult to turn them with a screw driver without stripping the head. I'll be buying better screws. - The last two are easy to live with, my last con is the most difficult to accept. While they claim you can use the base plate on a Manfrotto head, I've determined you cannot use a Manfrotto plate on this clamp. The safety release mechanism does not move far enough for a Manfrotto plate to slide all the way on. I can live with this, but if you cannot, you need to find a better design. In conclusion, it's great for the price, but it has its flaws. I will be buying at least one more and a set of replacement screws.

Good plate does the job.

Solid metal construction, very high quality. Only problem is the red tightening lever will be blocked by most DSLRs and older camcorders attached. A better design would have ensured there's no protrusion above the level a camera would be attached, or make the twirly handle smaller. it's good though and doing its job so I am happy with it.

Very novel idea,nice and small and so easy to transport,does what its supposed to to!