{"product_id":"vanguard-qs-71p-long-arca-compatible-quick-shoe-plate-for-spotting-scopes","title":"Vanguard QS-71P Long Arca-Compatible Quick Shoe Plate for Spotting Scopes","description":"\u003cul class=\"DAV-feature-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong platform designed for spotting scopes and telephoto lenses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArca-compatible for broad tripod head support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable 1\/4\" mounting screw moves forward or backward for positioning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnti-slip rubber pads for a solid, steady hold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNon-twist spring pin adds security\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- more --\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFAQ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section-center\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVanguard QS-71P Long Arca-Compatible Quick Shoe Plate for Spotting Scopes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Vanguard QS-71P is a long Arca-compatible quick shoe plate that provides a solid, steady link for spotting scopes and long lenses, using an adjustable 1\/4\" camera screw, a non-twist spring pin, and anti-slip rubber pads to ensure your optics remain securely attached.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSecure Mounting for Spotting Scopes \u0026amp; Long Lenses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVanguard gave the QS-71P a long, narrow platform made for spotting scopes and longer lenses. Combined with anti-slip rubber pads, it gives a solid, steady link to your scope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA non-twist spring pin adds security to the connection between the plate and your spotting scope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAdjustable 1\/4\" Screw for Precise Balance \u0026amp; Compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood balance helps a tripod head move smoothly. The Vanguard QS-71P features an adjustable 1\/4\" screw that can be moved forward and backward, so you can position your spotting scope on the plate. The plate can be attached to the scope in several ways.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTool-Free Attachment:\u003c\/strong\u003e A D-ring allows for quick, by-hand tightening in the field without needing any extra tools.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlternate Methods:\u003c\/strong\u003e The plate can also be attached using a coin, a screwdriver or an Allen key.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBroad Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e As an Arca-compatible plate, the QS-71P works with Vanguard VEO tripod heads and the Alta BH, Alta GH, Alta PH-32, Alta PH-31, PH-114V, TBH, BBH, GH-200 and GH-300T heads, as well as other Arca-compatible heads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhy is the Vanguard QS-71P suited to spotting scopes?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVanguard designed the \u003cstrong\u003elong, narrow platform\u003c\/strong\u003e of the QS-71P for spotting scopes and longer lenses, and its 1\/4\" screw can be moved forward or backward to position the scope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eIs the Vanguard QS-71P compatible with non-Vanguard Arca-type heads?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The QS-71P is a standard \u003cstrong\u003eArca-compatible\u003c\/strong\u003e plate. It will work with any tripod head that uses the Arca-Swiss style quick-release system, regardless of the brand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eHow do I adjust the balance of my spotting scope using the Vanguard QS-71P?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo balance your scope, first loosely attach the QS-71P plate. Slide the scope and plate combination forward or backward in your tripod head's clamp until it no longer tips in either direction. Once balanced, lock the clamp on your tripod head. For fine-tuning, you can also adjust the position of the \u003cstrong\u003e1\/4\" screw\u003c\/strong\u003e along the slot in the QS-71P itself before mounting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhy isn't the Vanguard QS-71P recommended for a standard camera body?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVanguard says the QS-71P can be used with a camera but is not the optimal choice, and recommends a separate quick-release plate for your camera.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhat are the different ways to tighten the 1\/4\" screw on the QS-71P?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Vanguard QS-71P offers four ways to tighten the screw for convenience in any situation:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBy hand using the integrated \u003cstrong\u003eD-ring\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsing an \u003cstrong\u003eAllen key\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsing a \u003cstrong\u003ecoin\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsing a \u003cstrong\u003escrewdriver\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eHow does the QS-71P prevent a spotting scope from twisting on the plate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe QS-71P uses two features: \u003cstrong\u003eanti-slip rubber pads\u003c\/strong\u003e on its top surface and a \u003cstrong\u003enon-twist spring pin\u003c\/strong\u003e. Together they give a solid, steady link to the spotting scope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"DAV-specifications\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUPC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e026196356677\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVanguard warranty (we help with any claim)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/pages\/kowa-warranty-policy\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKowa and Vanguard warranty policy\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Vanguard","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67954384797981,"sku":"KOW-QS-71P","price":35.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/files\/vanguard-qs-71p-long-arca-compatible-quick-shoe-plate-for-spotting-scopes-1_c943bfbd-6022-4888-a9b5-8d58a96d9b65.jpg?v=1793723869","url":"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/products\/vanguard-qs-71p-long-arca-compatible-quick-shoe-plate-for-spotting-scopes","provider":"David Astro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}