Manfrotto 200LT-PL Technopolymer & Fiber Glass Rectangular Light Quick Release Plate

what is a quick-release adapter for those in a hurry the short answer is that it will enable you to quickly mount and remove your camera from a tripod something like this it comes in pair the adapter and the quick-release plate this adapter is the one you attach to your tripod well this quick-release plate goes into your camera and this one is easier to attach to the camera body because of this ring compared to the screw type wherein you always need to have a coin or a tool in order to tighten it and since it is just small you can leave it attached in your camera all the time even when you are storing the camera without the lens and just the body cap on it stays compact compared to the bigger plates that stick out awkwardly it is made out of metal which is solid and rigid when you buy this one it comes with a 3/8 inch male to 1/4 inch female screw adapter and there is the safety lock fe