2.00 Inch Double-Dovetail Arca-Swiss Compatible Plate with Parallel Slot

This professional 2.00 inch Arca-Swiss style plate is a versatile mounting solution featuring an advanced double-dovetail design. Engineered for technical photography, it provides dual clamping surfaces that allow for stacking accessories or mounting gear to both the top and bottom of the rail simultaneously. The specialized mounting slot is oriented parallel to the mounting side, offering precise fore-aft adjustment for optimal gear balancing.

Quick Overview & Key Features

• Double-Dovetail Profile: Bi-directional design provides two independent Arca-type clamping surfaces for building complex, modular rigs.
• Parallel Mounting Slot: Specifically designed for shifting equipment along the axis of the rail, ideal for balancing long lenses or fine-tuning nodal points.
• Universal Compatibility: Standard dovetail profile ensures a perfect fit with RRS, Kirk, Wimberley, and Markins quick-release clamps.
• Secure Captive Slot: Features a captive-style 1/4-20 mounting screw that remains with the plate to prevent loss during transport.
• Premium Construction: Precision CNC-machined from a solid block of 6061-T6 aircraft-grade aluminum.
• Professional Finish: Black hard-coat anodized surface provides superior resistance to abrasion and environmental wear.
• Made in the USA: Manufactured to professional-grade tolerances for maximum reliability.

Product Description

The 2.00 inch double-dovetail plate is engineered for photographers who require significantly more flexibility than a standard mounting plate can provide. Its primary innovation is the dual-sided dovetail, which allows you to mount the plate into a base clamp while simultaneously providing a secure receiver on top for secondary accessories like flashes, microphones, or additional clamps.

The parallel mounting slot is a critical feature for technical workflows. Unlike perpendicular slots used for side-to-side shifting, this parallel orientation allows the camera or lens to be moved forward and backward along the rail's axis. This is essential for finding the perfect center of gravity on tripod heads or gimbal systems, especially when using heavy telephoto glass or deep-bodied camera systems.

Crafted in the USA from high-strength aluminum, this plate is built to handle the rigors of professional field use. The captive-style screw sits approximately 0.3 inches above the plate surface; for equipment with blind-hole mounts, please verify depth requirements as shorter screws may be needed for a flush fit. With its rugged hard-coat anodized finish and stainless steel hardware, this plate delivers the technical precision and lifelong stability your photography deserves.