Cotty wrote: > > >There is a slight weight advantage to the non RC 450g vs 560g. I have a mini > >210B head (smaller version of the plain 308) on my table top pod and even > >though it's a small set-up it's still a pain to fix the thumb screw, > >fixing the > >QR plate to the camera or lens is much faster and less clumsy. Also if you > >intend at any stage to invest in other Manfrotto heads then it's worth > >noting > >that the 200 series QR plates are used on a number of other heads. > > > >I've no idea why the designation of the QR is RC, maybe it's an Italian > >derivative? They are referred to in the English version of the current > >brochure > >as "Quick Release Plates" > > Thanks Rob, that's just the job. 308RC it is! > > RC: Really Convenient? > > Cot
Right Cwick. keith

