Matthews patent-pending Dovetail Cross Plate offers camera professionals greater versatility for camera orientation when mounting on a fluid or gear head. This revolutionary design features the new Cross Plate concept which utilizes a 2-layer swiveling plate design to provide both traditional camera mounting as well as additional 90-degree and 45-degree angles. Special Features: 2-layer design incorporates 2 plates, each with a different finish for easy identification 2 screws offer a special angle lock safety design Rotating cross plates with internal positioning spring, designed for safe use Threaded 3/8"-16 and 1/4"-20 holes on the plate bottom facilitate dovetail mounting to a tripod Q/R plate or other support 3/8"-16 and 1/4"-20 threaded holes feature heli-coil for secure connection Spring-loaded post and stationary stop prevent bridge plate or sled from sliding off Compatible with the Q/R of most major brand fluid heads
