Smallest Arca-compatible plate?

[kevin_ing]

<p>Hi. Can anyone recommend a really small, low profile camera/lens plate that is compatible with the Arca quick release system?<br>

Something like a simple square plate that could be mounted pointing in any direction would be ideal -- versus the typical elongated plates that can only go in lengthwise.<br>

I normally use Wimberley plates and like their low-profile design, but I need something smaller for a Panasonic GH1 because the Wimberley plate either sticks out from the side or blocks the battery compartment door.<br>

Thanks!<br>

-Kevin</p>

 

[Michael R Freeman]

<p>How about a Kirk PZ-31? Can be mounted in either direction (dovetailed on all sides). Approximately 1-3/4" x 1-5/8".<br>

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/585910-REG/Kirk_PZ_31_PZ_31_Arca_Type_Compact_Quick.html</p>

[kevin_ing]

<p>Thanks for the link.<br>

That -almost- looks like it will work... except the anti-twist ridge will probably interfere with the flip out LCD screen on the GH1. Flipping it around so the ridge is in the front may not work either since the bottom of the lens mount may get in the way.<br>

Any other ideas?</p>

[Hector Javkin]

<p>Look at the<a href="http://reallyrightstuff.com/rrs/items.asp?Cc=BodyPnS&iTpStatus=0&Tp=&Bc="> BPnS or the BPnS-S</a> from Really Right Stuff. I think the first of those is the one you're looking for.</p>

[kevin_ing]

<p>The BPnS looks perfect. Thanks!</p>

[graham_line]

<p>This is the smallest of the Acratech plates, which are well-made and sometimes lighter in weight than the competition. They don't give dimensions but you can kind of estimate from the photo.<br>

http://acratech.net/product.php?productid=17&cat=123&page=1</p>