Nikon Tripod Part: I traded my large D camera for a compact Z but left the quick release pad on the camera in error. Does anyone have an idea of where I can find that part? It is a...

jimpitt

I traded my large D camera for a compact Z but left the quick release pad on the camera in error.
Does anyone have an idea of where I can find that part? It is a good quality and expensive tripod that is useless without this little screw-on pad. Nikon website has nothing. Thanks.

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

Is it any of these?-
https://www.google.com/search?q=nikon+tripod+quick+release+plate&sca_esv=555979541&source=hp&ei=jpLWZOKqDJ6p5NoPyai2gAE&iflsig=AD69kcEAAAAAZNagnvu5K02dirGJtuIAqeYgK1uskMKU&oq=nikon+tripod+quic&gs_lp=Egdnd3Mtd2l6IhFuaWtvbiB0cmlwb2QgcXVpYyoCCAAyBRAAGIAEMggQABiKBRiGAzIIEAAYigUYhgMyCBAAGIoFGIYDSII_ULYHWLgpcAF4AJABAJgBe6AB8QqqAQQxNS4yuAEByAEA-AEBqAIKwgIQEAAYAxiPARjqAhiMAxjlAsICEBAuGAMYjwEY6gIYjAMY5QLCAgsQLhiABBixAxiDAcICCxAAGIAEGLEDGIMBwgIREC4YgAQYsQMYgwEYxwEY0QPCAgsQABiKBRixAxiDAcICCBAuGIAEGLEDwgILEC4YigUYsQMYgwHCAgsQLhiABBixAxjlBMICBRAuGIAEwgIIEAAYgAQYsQPCAhEQLhiDARjHARixAxjRAxiABMICDhAuGIAEGLEDGIMBGOUEwgIUEC4YgAQYsQMYgwEYyQMYxwEY0QPCAggQABiKBRiSA8ICCxAuGK8BGMcBGIAEwgIOEC4YigUYsQMYgwEY5QTCAggQLhiABBjlBMICBBAAGAM&sclient=gws-wiz

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jimpitt wrote:

I traded my large D camera for a compact Z but left the quick release pad on the camera in error.
Does anyone have an idea of where I can find that part? It is a good quality and expensive tripod that is useless without this little screw-on pad. Nikon website has nothing. Thanks.

If its a high quality tripod then the plate SHOULD BE an Arca Swiss type. Buy one at B&H. No problem about returns on the slim chance its not an Arca.

Orphoto Loc: Oregon

It is not a Nikon part. The plates are part of a tripod head's quick release system. Chances are the old one would not have been a good fit on the new Z body anyway.

Architect1776 Loc: In my mind

User ID wrote:

If its a high quality tripod then the plate SHOULD BE an Arca Swiss type. Buy one at B&H. No problem about returns on the slim chance its not an Arca.

Not the question.
Pay attention.

jlocke Loc: Austin, TX

Architect1776 wrote:

Not the question.
Pay attention.

I think that WAS the question...

"but left the quick release pad on the camera in error.
Does anyone have an idea of where I can find that part? It is a good quality and expensive tripod that is useless without this little screw-on pad."

Sure sounds like a description of the quick-release plate for a tripod head. I know the OP titled the post, "Nikon Tripod Part", but I've never seen a Nikon tripod for sale, so I've got to guess that the post means, a "tripod part for a Nikon".

Architect1776 Loc: In my mind

jlocke wrote:

I think that WAS the question... br br "but ... (show quote)

Let the OP clarify then.
You are speculating.

pendennis

jimpitt wrote:

I traded my large D camera for a compact Z but left the quick release pad on the camera in error.
Does anyone have an idea of where I can find that part? It is a good quality and expensive tripod that is useless without this little screw-on pad. Nikon website has nothing. Thanks.

Did you try contacting the dealer? They'll usually retrieve and return parts to you that don't belong on the camera.

AzYooper Loc: Sun Lakes AZ (Almost Phoenix)

Check with RRS for a custom plate for your specific Nikon Z camera

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Appearance varies, but the Arca Swiss dove tail is 99.5% universal. Below is a pic of a very generic all purpose version.

Call B&H and get it sorted right out on the phone without archie1776 muddying the waters. Theres very many variations to suit any individual need, but the main choice is between a simple plate (1st pic below) and a right angle dual plate that allows an easy switch from landscape to portrait (2nd pic).

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jimpitt

It IS in fact a high quality tripod, paid about $300 10 yrs ago. The store said I needed this because of the weight of a DSLR with a full frame type zoom lens.
Nikon put their name on these but never manufactured them, which is why finding the quick release plate is difficult.
Thanks for your infor.

jimpitt

The Z body has nothing to do with this. The plate is a screw-in fitting all bodies.
Sorry you misunderstood.
Thanks.

jimpitt

Original dealer out of business.
Current dealer very cooperative but has not have this part in stock.
I hate to waste a $300 tripod for a $10 part so I appreciate input from you guys and girls as professionals.
Thanks for your comments.

AzYooper Loc: Sun Lakes AZ (Almost Phoenix)

Change out the head. Any decent tripod an change out the head. A new head should then accommodate a new Arcaplateon the camera. Go to a good local camera shop if you can't figure it out. Take the tripod and camera.

AzYooper Loc: Sun Lakes AZ (Almost Phoenix)

A photo of your tripod head would also help us help you.