1. Superior quality aluminum alloy is used to ensure a light weight but super high strength support.
2. It can be kept attached to the cameras base and allows you to quickly and easily attach or remove the camera from the tripod.
3. Not affect battery compartment lid opening and the data cables hatch opening.
4. The base plate has reserved extra 1/4 inch-20 threaded mounting holes and strap hole for additional functions.
5. Compatible with most SLR cameras which length and width matching L plate mount.