MeFOTO PMU50 Quick Release Plate

I bought this quick release plate to keep on my Opticron Spotting Scope. I had an old tripod, but it didn't have a ball head and it made following birds pretty difficult. I installed this plate on the scope and it stays there. I have the original plate that came with the tripod on my camera. Additionally this provides me with a spare if I'm on a trip and I should have an emergency. This is my first purchase and I couldn't be happier. The price is competitive and the shipping was free. The plate came with a locking wrench to make for an easy install on the scope. The tripod didn't include a wrench. I thought I had the plate tightly attached to the camera and when I got the wrench with the plate, I tried the camera and it took a couple of turns to fully tighten. Expensive equipment can fall off the tripod if the plate comes loose. Make sure you use the wrench. Love the mePhoto Tropod with quick release plate and ball head.