I've got an Acratech ballhead that I'm pleased with, and currently have a RRS camera plate for my 20D. I'm going to buy a 5DII and looking to get all the extra gear now. The Acratech plate is cheaper than other brands, but their other plates are made to fit multiple cameras. Their site says this one is just for the 5DII, but the slot for the mounting screw says otherwise. I'm wondering how snug it'll fit with the potential for it to slide.
I'm leaning towards the RRS plate, but thought I'd see if anyone has had good luck with the Acratech one before I buy. Thanks.
I've been using the exact Acratech plate that you reference on my 5D2 since I purchased the camera this past summer -- no complaints at all, it fits well and I don't even notice it on the camera. I've also used similar custom Acratech plates on all of my xxD series bodies, and they work very well. (I use an Acratech head for travel, and an Arca Swiss head on my larger tripod).
