Haoge Quick Release QR Clamp Adapter Convertor for Manfrotto RC2 System to Arca-Swiss Compatible

I have the XRPro geared tripod head. It’s pretty much the only one I’ve ever seen that gives me the precision that I need when doing a accurate photography. All my cameras and other tripods use Arca Swiss and it’s a great system. I love it. Unfortunately, not only does the XRpro use the Manfrotto RC2 plate, but it is integral to the system so it cannot be changed out like so many other tripods allow.For years this is caused me unending aggravation, and then I discovered this adapter. It’s compact so it doesn’t have a lot of height. there are a couple alternatives to this but they basically involve stacking both kind of plates and it’s a lot more bulky and unstable than this adapter is. with this adapter I can finally just grab my tripod and go in and shoot and not have to worry about how I’m going to mount my camera. And it allows me to switch out cameras which I cannot do before because I would only ever had one set up for the weird RC2 plate. And because the plate and bracket attached at a single point only, the camera would turn and slip down as the RC2 twisted against the Arca bracket with the weight of the camera.Now I get the best of both worlds. Precision framing with a very fine gear adjustment and the convenience of the Arca Swiss quick release system. And I only have to add less than a centimeter of height to my mount. The build quality seems decent. It may not be up to the level of Really Right Stuff but it’s not cheap either.There is a little trouble in paradise however. Not so much for me as for some others. But as you see in the pictures the Swiss mount is at a right angle to the long side of the RC2 plate. The footprint is square so they could’ve done it the other way. I’m not sure why they chose to do this. It’s a shame that the bolt pattern on the adapter is rectangular or you could actually disassemble this mount and fix the problem.This isn’t as much of a problem for me as pan/tilt people because the XRPro is 6 axis and my forward and back and side to side just end up reversing. It does mean that I have to point the tightening pin forward and my handles are now facing me instead of more conveniently off to the side. But I still get full function of the tripod. And I can even see all of the bubble levels.The other issue is lack of safety pen in the art of Swiss melt which I’m assuming was done to keep cost down. I’m pretty careful photographer and I baby my equipment but that pen has saved my stuff more than once. So I have to remind myself to be extra careful. Because I’m aware I’m using an adapter I usually triple check that everything’s secured properly and tight before I start to move around.I’m tempted to give this five stars simply because it’s the only solution of its kind around for my particular problem. But it doesn’t work for some and for others there are better options. My ideal solution would be to replace the Manfrotto socket completely with an Arca Swiss compatible plate. If that’s an option for you I would take it. It’s not for me as you can see the gearhead itself is molded around the plate.

It fits perfectly with my Manfrotto RC2 quick release tripod.Solid build & great quality & value.

The ball head’s locking lever wouldn’t close enough on the QD plate for the safety lock pin to engage. I found that the angle of the bevel on that side of the plate wasn’t at the same angle as the latch. A touch from a file to the plate’s bevel was needed to allow the locking lever to rotate just enough for the locking pin to engage. Didn’t take long as the metal was softer like aluminum.Such a useful adapter plate, but just a little out of spec. Too bad the other one offered on Amazon is out of stock.Attached photos of; 1) a generic Manfrotto QD plate with the locking lever fully closed and locking pin engaged, 2) the QD Arca plate with locking lever not able to completely close, and 3) marks on the QD Arca plate at the point where the locking lever hits the plate, preventing further turning (and where I had to file).

Works great with my Manfrotto MHXPRO-3W 3-way head and Manfrotto MHXPRO-BHQ2 ball head. I took one point off as the Arca mount doesn't have the lock pin but I'm careful with my mountings so I can live with that.

I LOVE these Hoage Arca Swiss adapters! Bought three of them so I can continue using my Manfrotto tripod. Works perfectly, is rugged, very secure, and very well built. I use mine all the time! Buy it and you certainly won’t regret it. The OLNY quirk with these is that they mount 90 degrees to the Manfrotto base plate which is a bit odd. If you have a 3-way head, like I do, your vertical arm and angle arm wind up being reversed so takes a little getting used to. With the Hoage Arca Swiss/Manfrotto adapter the arm that controls the tilt of the camera becomes the angle control. And your angle control is changed to tilt. For a ball head, though you won’t notice the difference whatsoever. They should have designed it so the 3-way arm function would remain the same, but honestly I don’t care - the product is that good. It’s worth every penny. Even with the design quirk I’d buy another in a heartbeat.One note of caution, though (which really is my only criticism) - periodically check the base screws (there are four) to ensure it’s tight! If you find the camera is wobbling a bit, just take it off and tighten the four screws and you’re back in business. This has happened to two of them and I expect it to be the case for my third one as well. I use it with my Nikon D850 and Promaster L-bracket and old Manfrotto 3030 head. Bravo, Hoage! BravoTo Haoge: can you please rotate the base Manfrotto plate 90 degrees or in doing so would the tightening arm interfere with a Manfrotto head? I don’t think so. It would be greatly appreciated and make this an absolutely PERFECT product!

Great concept to eliminate the need to bolt an Arca plate to a 200PL. Or even worse, replace my tripod heads with and Arca head and buy all new plates for cameras and lenses. Works perfectly for the bino adapter I am using with it.Seems to be built solidly and well designed. I would have preferred a metal knob to tighten the plate, but for use with binos, this will be fine.

I own another one of their mounts and it's well made. However, this product, the adapter mount for the Manfrotto RC2 plate, doesn't work. It's not machined correctly to fit all the way into the mount and have the lever close all the way so it can be locked in place. You'll see in the pictures that the edge that affects the lever just barely does not match the angle it needs to allow it to close. I returned the first one hoping it was a one-off problem, but the replacement didn't work either. Sad because it was exactly what I was looking for.