Kessler Crane Kwik Long Camera Plate

This is probably the single best arca swiss plate series I have used. It feels very solid and I am confident with using it to attach tripod heads and sliders with heavy loads. This model I am using for my vintage Canon nFD 400mm 2.8L and It is perfect for adjusting balance when I have a camera with or without a monitor attached. The length is slightly longer than that of the tripod foot but this is a very minor issue. I can still grip the foot for transport and the plate does not interfere too much with comfort. Handholding this 11 1/2 lbs monster may not be ideal, but when I do it a few times, I still does not feel too uncomfortable with the plate attached. While I see some other potential uses for this plate (Large cameras, slider support, or other instruments where large adjustment is required), this seems to be best applied to super telephoto lenses. In regards to this plate and the other plates in this series, I would highly recommend the Kessler Kwik Plates. Really the only con is for most of these you have to pay for shipping. Luckily this one was in stock so shipping was free. When paired with the simply brilliant Kessler Kwik Assembly, this could completely speed up your setup and breakdown times giving more time to relax or shoot.