Manfrotto vs Acra Swiss??

3 years 1 week ago #714172 by Jerrid
These are the only two mount types right?  Is there any advantages of one over the other?  I'm currently using an Arca Swiss style, but was wondering if there was any advantages to having a Manfrotto style mount?


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3 years 1 week ago - 3 years 1 week ago #714186 by Nikon Shooter

Jerrid wrote:  These are the only two mount types right?


There are plenty, its a way for makers to force you to buy their products
but many are convertible to Arca Swiss style.

Jerrid wrote: Is there any advantages of one over the other?  I'm currently using an Arca Swiss style, but was wondering if there was any advantages to having a Manfrotto style mount?


The Arca Swiss style is the pro industry standard and gaining more and
more adepts — I, for one, am guilty as charged. It is sturdier, quicker, sa-
fer, sleeker, and doesn't have the edgy corners.

Light is free… capturing it is not!
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3 years 1 week ago #714361 by Uplander
Arca Swiss is what I thought most used.  I don't know anyone that has recently used anything else


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3 years 1 week ago #714393 by Inez Villarin
Totally forgot there was Manfrotto plates.  I had one when I first got started in photography, but made the jump to arcaswiss shortly after.  WOW, long time. 


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3 years 2 days ago #714992 by Farestad
+1 Acra Swiss

EF 50mm f/1.4
EF 35mm f/1.4L USM
EF 100mm f/2
EF 70-200mm f/4
EF 18-55mm
EF 85mm f/1.8 USM

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3 years 2 days ago #715017 by Nikon Shooter
Most tripod makers produce standard interfaces that will permit
either their proprietary accessories or fit others brands's.

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2 years 11 months ago #715130 by KenMan
Arca Swiss is far more mainstream than Manfrotto.  Think about it, when was the last time you saw someone with a Manfrotto head?


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