Getting set up with a “universal” quick release plate for all my cameras and gizmos (rigs, dollies, hi-hats, jib arms, cranes, sliders, steadicam, etc.) took quite a bit of research and decision making. At first I was going to go with Manfrotto, because they are high quality and pretty much the “standard” in photography. However, after looking at how many plates and cradles I would need to
