Question about Really Right stuff BH 55: Was I wrong to assume this very expensive ball head came with a quick release plate? All my other less expensive ball heads came with release...

Marilyng Loc: Lorain,Oh.

Was I wrong to assume this very expensive ball head came with a quick release plate? All my other less expensive ball heads came with release plates.I sent an email to Adorama asking if they forgot to send it.They are checking on it.What do u think,I will have to spend more money on the release plate,yeah so do I.

Richard1947 Loc: Knoxville, TN

I think you have answered your own question!

BillyP Loc: Cedar Point, NC

Cheaper ball heads come with a universal release plate, RRS sells custom release plates tailored to each camera... can't include one of each with each ball head.

Billy

Marilyng Loc: Lorain,Oh.

Richard1947 wrote:

I think you have answered your own question!

Yes but I was hoping I was wrong! When I ordered my other ball heads the plates came with them,so I guess the more you pay for an item the less is included!

CHG_CANON Loc: the Windy City

Depends on what you purchased. There are options for different clamp styles on the ball head. Are you asking about clamps on the ball head or plates for your camera / lens?

Marilyng Loc: Lorain,Oh.

BillyP wrote:

Cheaper ball heads come with a universal release plate, RRS sells custom release plates tailored to each camera... can't include one of each with each ball head.

Billy

Oh ok I will have to call Adorama & ask what plate I need for my camera.Thanks

Marilyng Loc: Lorain,Oh.

CHG_CANON wrote:

Depends on what you purchased. There are options for different clamp styles on the ball head. Are you asking about clamps on the ball head or plates for your camera / lens?

I have a Nikon D 750 & I am talking about the plate that will attach the camera to the ball head.

ahudina Loc: Browns Point, WA

Marilyng wrote:

Was I wrong to assume this very expensive ball head came with a quick release plate? All my other less expensive ball heads came with release plates.I sent an email to Adorama asking if they forgot to send it.They are checking on it.What do u think,I will have to spend more money on the release plate,yeah so do I.

Go directly to the RRS website. They offer multiple configurations of this ball head. Some with clamps (several types) and some without. Depends on what option you purchased whether you get a clamp and what type of clamp. Same with B&H.

Marilyng Loc: Lorain,Oh.

I have contacted Adorama where I purchased the all head asking what type of plate needed for my camera.If I don’t get an answer to my email I will call customer service,thanks for your reply!

speters Loc: Grangeville/Idaho

Marilyng wrote:

Was I wrong to assume this very expensive ball head came with a quick release plate? All my other less expensive ball heads came with release plates.I sent an email to Adorama asking if they forgot to send it.They are checking on it.What do u think,I will have to spend more money on the release plate,yeah so do I.

Yeah, but its only $640!

speters Loc: Grangeville/Idaho

Marilyng wrote:

Oh ok I will have to call Adorama & ask what plate I need for my camera.Thanks

Camera has pretty much nothing to do with it, all clamps for RRS heads are arcra swiss type!

imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida

speters wrote:

Yeah, but its only $640!

via the lens Loc: Northern California, near Yosemite NP

Marilyng wrote:

Was I wrong to assume this very expensive ball head came with a quick release plate? All my other less expensive ball heads came with release plates.I sent an email to Adorama asking if they forgot to send it.They are checking on it.What do u think,I will have to spend more money on the release plate,yeah so do I.

You should have been able to specify which release you wanted.

Marilyng Loc: Lorain,Oh.

via the lens wrote:

You should have been able to specify which release you wanted.

I got Full size lever release clamp.I just thought the darn plate was included,stupid me! There was no mention anywhere that I had to order the plate as well! Not a happy camper at this time!

hcmcdole

I got RRS plates for my first two cameras and 1 for the 100-400 lens. For the newest camera I bought, I just went with a Chinese knock-off - works just as well for a fraction of the price. It's like buying a knock off tripod versus a RRS or Gitzo. Your money, your choice.