Options for large Arca-style QR plates?

[Lachlan 717]

I’ve been looking for a non-destructive option for an Arca fit Quick Telease plate for a big camera (7x17”).

The best that I can find is a Sunwayfoto DP-813, being 120x80mm

Is there a bigger option out there? I know that Ben Horne uses an x-plate; however, I don’t really want to drill/screw a plate on.

Even a 100x100mm plate, or a 100mm circular plate would work given the stability that heads such as the RRS BH-55 offer.

Thanks.

[Bob Salomon]

Novoflex has a wide selection up to 450mm long.

[Lachlan 717]

Thanks, Bob.

With the proliferation of DSLR mounts, it’s hard to sort the wheat from the chaff.

Starting points help.

[Peter De Smidt]

Check out Hejnar. I also believe he'll do custom plates, if needed.

[Lachlan 717]

Check out Hejnar. I also believe he'll do custom plates, if needed.

Thanks, Peter.

I’ve sent him a message asking for info on something like a 125x125mm Arca plate.

[Alan9940]

I don't know if Kirk Enterprises still makes the plate I have, but it's something like 4" square with Arca on bottom.

[Two23]

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1088262-REG/kessler_crane_mg1005_kwik_utility_plate.html


Kent in SD

[Lachlan 717]

Thanks, Kent. Very interesting!

[Tin Can]

I use Kessler Crane XL plate on all cameras. DSLR to 11X14.

With the matching base. Never had an Arca, but this USA made object is supposed to match.

https://store.kesslercrane.com/kwik-stand-xl.html

https://store.kesslercrane.com/kwik-release-receiver-only-mg1001.html

[Lachlan 717]

Thanks, Randy.

That might do the job. I’ll have a look later on something bigger than my iPhone.

[Jim Andrada]

I use the Kessler system including the QR base. The only thing I have a problem with is that some "Arca" plates on my MF cameras slip out of the lever action Kessler base - the attachment ribs on their their "Arca" TYPE plates are spaced slightly wider than some Arca etc plates. Most screw type clamps have enough extra width capability to not have a problem, so the Kessler QR plate in a Monoball QR base etc works just fine.

I have a couple of thin strips of shim stock that I use when putting a non Kessler plate in a Kessler clamp if need be.

[Greg]

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1088262-REG/kessler_crane_mg1005_kwik_utility_plate.html


Kent in SD

I use that Kessler Crane Kwik Utility Plate with my 11x14 and am 100% satisfied with it out in the field.

[Lachlan 717]

Excellent information. Thanks for your thoughts.

I might permanently intergrate one of these onto the base of the 7x17 I hope to finish soon...

[Jim Andrada]

I have one of the plates on my 8 x 10 Linhof Kardan Bi and it works very well - it's not a light camera.

[Lachlan 717]

Thanks, Jim.