Plate for Manfrotto Compact Action Tripod

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The plate for the Manfrotto Compact Action Tripod is alarmingly small, leaving you vulnerable to losing it at any moment. And charging £15 per spare plate seems rather unreasonable. So I created this custom-made alternative with a recessed base that accommodates a suitable bolt. The standard camera attachment features a 1/4" thread, which can be found on Amazon in abundance, but may not be readily available at Screwfix, Toolstation, or B&Q here in the UK. Alternatively, you can purchase a 1/4" bolt inexpensively from Amazon. Or, as I did, you can use a metric bolt and run a 1/4" thread cutting tool down it - a surprisingly effective solution!