***UPDATE*** - NEW & IMPROVED DESIGN

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kg3ZRiW7df8 

LINK 

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/customslr/m-plate-a-multi-function-camera-tripod-plate-syste

STORY

After we launched the C-Loop last year we followed up with a second project called the Split Strap on Kickstarter. One of the major requests we had with the C-Loop is how to use it with a tripod at the same time.

To address that we came up with the M-Plate™ which is a multi-purpose tripod plate that enables the Custom SLR C-Loop, Black Rapid, Spider Plate, Cotton Carrier and most carrying systems that occupy the tripod socket the ability to use it with a camera tripod at the same time. The M-Plate offers a built in Manfrotto RC2 and Arca Swiss quick release plate connections. To further expand on the idea we integrated a M-Link Port™ which will support our future line of modular photo and video rigs.

FAQ

• World's first tripod plate to integrate both Manfrotto RC2 and Arca-Swiss mounts. Also compatible with other tripod plate systems.

• Quick-attach to any tripod while using your favorite camera strap systems such as our own C-Loop. Also compatible with BlackRapid, SunSniper, Spider Holster, Cotton Carrier and others.

• Hand Grip Friendly. Adds hand grip function to cameras that lack the mounting point.

• The built-in M-Link Port™ will connect with future photo and video attachments, including flash brackets and video rigs that are currently in development.
  

Why the funding?

The $15,000.00 funding goal is to help offset the time spent on research and development. The funding will also help produce the initial batch of M-Plates which will be made here in the USA.

PUBLISHED

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Continuing their line of custom-built camera accessories, which started with the C-Loop, CustomSLR launched the M-Plate, a crowd-funded project to offer users greater functionality for tripod mounting. 

Popular Photography: The M-Plate Aims To Be Your All-In-One Mount
"A new Kickstarter aims to give you one piece of hardware that will work for all of them."

"One of the main issues with sliding straps solutions like the C-loop and Black Rapid's FastenR-3 is that they take away your quick release plate mounting point...Custom SLR (the guys behind the C loop) aim at solving this problem."

"It’s a new tripod plate that offers universal mounting compatibility: it works with whatever connection you use."

"The M-Plate, is a new tripod plate that offers universal mounting compatibility."

"I am so excited for this product to come out it is ridiculous!"

"Your camera will be bestowed with quick attachment to any tripod while using Custom SLR’s C-Loop and major brands like BlackRapid, SunSniper, Spider Holster and many more."

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