Caruba Quick Release Plate 501 PL (Manfrotto)

Caruba Quick Release Plate 501 PL (Manfrotto): swap cameras on compatible heads

Without a spare quick-release plate on each camera, changing bodies means stopping to detach and refit one at the tripod head. The Caruba Quick Release Plate 501 PL (Manfrotto) is made for Manfrotto 501HDV, 503 and 519 video heads, and gives you a ready-mounted base for a faster camera change. It’s also a replacement for a missing or worn original plate on one of those heads. For a video setup that alternates between two cameras, having a plate on each body means the switch at the head is straightforward; the same arrangement is handy when moving between a main camera and a second body for a different viewpoint. The plate’s lightweight aluminium construction keeps the accessory simple to carry, while its two rubber strips add grip and protect the camera’s underside from scratches. That combination is useful for a camera that’s mounted and removed regularly: the plate provides a stable connection at the head, and the protective strips sit between the camera and the plate. It’s a focused accessory rather than a universal fitting, with compatibility tied to the three specified video-head models.

Plate fit and handling

• For 501HDV, 503 and 519 video heads: The plate is intended for these Manfrotto head models. Matching the plate to one of them gives you a compatible quick-release connection at the tripod head.
• Replacement or spare plate: Use it in place of an original plate, or keep a plate attached to another camera for quick changes between bodies. That’s particularly useful when a video setup alternates cameras.
• Aluminium construction: The plate is made from aluminium, keeping its construction light while providing a solid platform between camera and head. It won’t add the bulk of a heavier accessory to your kit.
• Two rubber strips: The strips add friction where the camera meets the plate, reducing the chance of movement at that contact point. They also help prevent scratches on the camera’s underside.
• Compact dimensions: At 9 × 5 × 1.1 cm, the plate has a defined, compact footprint beneath the camera. Its measurements are useful when checking how it will sit against the base of your setup.
• Two screw sizes supplied: The included 1/4-inch and 3/8-inch screws provide the two stated camera attachment options. Choose the screw that matches the threaded socket on the camera.
• Quick-release use: Once attached to a camera, the plate is the part that stays with the body during a change at the head. That saves repeating the camera attachment step every time you switch bodies.

What's Included

• Caruba Quick Release Plate 501 PL (Manfrotto)
• 1/4-inch mounting screw
• 3/8-inch mounting screw

Technical Specifications

• Brand: Caruba
• Model: Quick Release Plate 501 PL (Manfrotto)
• Type: Quick-release tripod plate
• Compatible heads: Manfrotto 501HDV, 503 and 519 video heads
• Material: Aluminium
• Dimensions: 9 × 5 × 1.1 cm
• Camera attachment screws: 1/4 inch and 3/8 inch
• Contact surface: Two rubber anti-slip strips