Arca-Swiss, is this QR Clamp Manfrotto head compatible?

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Hi all!

I am a bit new to the concept of L brackets, Arca-Swiss etc. From what I can see, Manfrotto doesn't sell heads with Arca-Swiss fittings from the get-go. You need to unscrew the standard head attachment where the quick release plate clips into and screw in an Arca-Swiss compatible one.

Now, are these just straight up swappable?

I am looking on Smallrig.com and this looks great - https://www.smallrig.com/smallrig-quick-release-clamp-arca-type-compatible-2143.html also not expensive in my eyes. Can I just fit this to a Manfrotto head? Or do I need anything else specifically?

Apologies if I am being an ignorant muppet. All help appreciated!

TIA
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Not totally correct in what you say. Manfrotto do make an Arca compatible head..MHXPRO-BHQ6 is the number. I know because I have one!
But it wasn't cheap so you could adapt your head by adding a plate similar to that shown. There are many on the market and the clamp parts are (or should be) fully Arca compatible. Where you might have a problem is the underside of the plate. Some heads have a couple of prongs on the stem and you will need a plate to match. Other than that they just bolt on - threadlock could be useful - and off you go.
 
tijuana taxi said:
You will also need one of these to convert standard Manfrotto to accept an Arca style clamp.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Boss-Ada...-Compatible-Quick-Release-Clamp-/322287969117
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Ah so this backs up what Mickledore was saying regarding the prongs to match. Gotcha, cool! Thanks!

mickledore said:
Not totally correct in what you say. Manfrotto do make an Arca compatible head..MHXPRO-BHQ6 is the number. I know because I have one!
But it wasn't cheap so you could adapt your head by adding a plate similar to that shown. There are many on the market and the clamp parts are (or should be) fully Arca compatible. Where you might have a problem is the underside of the plate. Some heads have a couple of prongs on the stem and you will need a plate to match. Other than that they just bolt on - threadlock could be useful - and off you go.
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Thanks very much! Quickly looking up that head, here in Portugal its some 200eur or around 200usd! Yikes! Seems more financially sensible to get a plate and adapter which tjuana taxi linked to use?

Are there any recommended brands to look for clamps? I know of Really Right Systems, but by the time you pay for shipping and customs, thats also silly money territory.

Appreciate all help so far and onwards :)
 
Sunwayfoto make decent clamps at a sensible price, some others on Ebay from the far east include the adapter, but can't remember the name,
 
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