Manfrotto 200LT-PL-PRO Camera Quick Release Plate, RC2 and Arca Compatible

At 26 g, the Manfrotto 200LT-PL-PRO is a lightweight camera quick release plate made from engineering polymer. Its compact format adds little weight to a camera setup.

It works with Manfrotto RC2 and Arca-compatible head mounts, giving you a practical way to move a camera between compatible supports without changing the plate.

Two rubber grips help hold the camera in place, including when shooting at steep angles. The universal 1/4 inch screw mounting is designed for camera attachment.

Tech summary

The engineering polymer construction weighs 26 g and supports equipment up to 6 kg. This gives photographers a light plate for carrying in a camera bag or keeping attached to a camera between shoots.

Its dual compatibility with RC2 and Arca head mounts is useful when working across those mounting systems. Instead of choosing a plate for just one of these formats, you can use this plate with compatible heads in either system. Two rubber inserts add grip between the plate and camera to help keep the setup steady as you reposition it.

The plate is not compatible with the 804RC2 or MH804-3W heads. If a head mount has an additional safety pin, remove it for proper and safe use, as the plate may not work properly with the pin attached.

How to use it

Attach the plate beneath the camera by lifting its shaped tab with a finger, coin or Allen key, then turning the tab to secure it. Once fitted, the quick release design makes it straightforward to attach the camera to a compatible head or move it to another compatible support. This can be useful when switching between a tripod setup and another camera support during a shoot.

The rubber grips help keep the camera firmly positioned when adjusting framing, including at more extreme shooting angles. For a travel or landscape setup, the light 26 g plate can remain on the camera as you move between locations, ready for use with an RC2 or Arca-compatible head.

Box contents

The box contains one Manfrotto 200LT-PL-PRO camera quick release plate.

When it makes sense

This plate suits photographers who want a lightweight connection between a camera and compatible tripod heads, particularly if their supports use both RC2 and Arca mounting systems. Its 1/4 inch screw mounting, rubber grips and 6 kg maximum weight recommendation make it a useful choice for compact mirrorless cameras and DSLR setups within that load. It makes sense if you want to spend less time changing plates between compatible heads and more time getting the camera positioned for the shot.