Customer Reviews

Bogen - Manfrotto RC2 Compact Rapid Connect Adapter w/3157N Plate (#3299)

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After a lengthly research on what the best rapid connect would be for my tripod and camera, I found the Manfrotto Rc2. Upon receiving if very fast from the seller I tried it out and woo, it sure was better than the cheapee one's on the market. I tried it out one cold morning (20 degrees) and it was very easy to use in the cold weather when fingers tend not to work so well. I would recommend the product to other people.

I wanted quick release capability on my small travel tripod and this works great! Easily mounts to either 1/4" or 3/8" top screw of my tripod head via a "screw-in" adapter on the RC2. Comes with a 3157N quick release connect plate I mounted on my Nikon D80. Very fast and secure. Great quality. When mounted to the tripod it only extends the compacted travel length by about 1/2" as the adapter pivots with the tripod ball head to the side for storage. Highly recommended. I was initially looking at an entire Bogen head with this type adapter but this option saved money and allowed me to use the original ball head on my tripod. A very smart idea/option from Manfrotto BOGEN.

This quick release system performs just the way it should.
The quality of materials is excellent!
The flip lock assures that your camera isn't going anywhere
when you attach to the tripod.
Very quick and easy!

I wrote a review of the plates for this release the other day and gave them 5 stars too. But obviously you've got to have the connector to start, so I'll write one here. You can't go wrong with this setup! I've got a bunch of the plates on my bodies and lenses, and the releases mounted on two tripods (and a monopod!) and I love them. I've got no qualms about having my Nikon gear hanging over my shoulder connected only by this release, it's a rock! If you're still screwing gear on and off your tripod get this now!

This is not the best tripod quick release plate on the market, but it is very cheap and easy to use and sturdy enough for small-to-mid sized SLR cameras. Replacement plates (if you have more than one camera) are also very cheap and widely available.

Quick release systems like this make a camera tripod much easier to use. If your tripod doesn't come with built-in quick release, then this is a cheap upgrade. Unless you have a super-fancy $800 tripod, this Bogen quick release should be more than adequate for you. You would be wise to stick with a popular system like Bogen/Manfrotto so that replacement parts (like the camera plates) will be easily available in the future.

I purchased this item to add quick release capability to a Bogen tripod head that didn't have that capability. It can be attached, but the area under the quick release lever is not flush with the rest of the plate which limits which direction the base can be mounted. You have to have to attach it so the lever hangs off the side of the head. Might not be an issue for a small tripod head.

I bought this quick release adapter and am very pleased with it. It holds the camera securely and is easy to use.

Excellent product from Amazon and made by Bogen-Manfrotto. Received quickly and very satisfied. The pricing was very reasonable. I am an amature photographer, and Bogen makes an excellant product.

I bought this plate and adapter many years ago to mount my video camera to my RC2 heads / convert another tripod to the RC2 system. Once the RC2 plates are locked in they work as advertised.

I have had good success using the Manfrotto 322RC2 joy stick and a couple of 3229 monopod RC2 compatible heads for years and recently purchased a 498RC2 ball head for my SLR's. At this point I could not see using anything other than the RC2 system in the future. You cannot beat the functionality or stability for the quality you get at this price.

Also, If you don't have a video camera and need the plates (mount with the pin) but want a sturdy quick release for your SLR's get the plate with out the pin., (but this pin can easily be removed) to use with compatible heads.

Being able to quickly and easily mount and remove my Canon DSLR from a tripod is simply excellent, and this RC2 makes the process a snap. Read about the others and then buy this one.