Manfrotto Releases New Acra-Swiss Style Quick-Release Mounts & Plates

Until now, if you asked me what I thought Manfrotto's biggest weakness was, I would have told you that it was the lack of compatibility with the Arca-Swiss clamp and plate standard. Manfrotto makes great gear and gives you a lot for your money. I very frequently recommend their products to those on a modest budget, but again, I found the lack of Arca-Swiss compatibility to be a drawback.

That drawback has now been erased. I am happy to report that Manfrotto has begun embracing the AS standard by releasing a new line of Arca-Swiss compatible quick-release mounts and plates.

New Manfrotto Items:

• Quick Release Plate for Q6 Top Lock System
• Q6 Top Lock Quick Release Adapter with Plate
• 055 Ball Head with Q6 Top Lock Quick Release
• 054 Ball Head with Q6 Top Lock Quick Release
• 057 Ball Head with Q6 Top Lock Quick Release
• Hydrostatic Ball Head with Top Lock Quick Release