---
product_id: 3146374
title: "QS-36 Quick Release Plate"
brand: "vanguard"
price: "$28.66"
currency: USD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Vanguard"
url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/3146374-qs-36-quick-release-plate
store_origin: US
region: United States of America
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# Secure safety pin for stable attachment 1/4"-20 camera screw for universal fit D-ring screw for effortless quick release QS-36 Quick Release Plate

**Brand:** vanguard
**Price:** $28.66
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🔗 Lock in your shot, unlock your creativity!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** QS-36 Quick Release Plate by vanguard
- **How much does it cost?** $28.66 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/3146374-qs-36-quick-release-plate)

## Best For

- vanguard enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted vanguard brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Rock-Solid Security:** Integrated safety pin ensures your valuable gear stays locked in place during every shoot.
- • **Pro-Grade Durability:** Engineered for professionals who demand reliable, long-lasting performance on every shoot.
- • **Compact & Lightweight:** At just 0.8 ounces and 1.63" square, it’s the perfect travel companion without bulk.
- • **Effortless Quick Swap:** D-ring screw design lets you attach/detach your camera in seconds—no coins or tools needed.
- • **Universal Compatibility:** Fits a wide range of Vanguard tripods and heads, including Espod, Alta, Abeo, and PH series.

## Overview

The Vanguard QS-36 Quick Release Plate is a precision-engineered camera mounting accessory featuring a 1/4"-20 screw with a convenient d-ring and safety pin for secure, tool-free attachment. Compatible with a broad range of Vanguard tripods and heads, it offers lightweight, compact design and professional-grade durability, making it an essential upgrade for photographers seeking fast, reliable gear swaps.

## Description

You invest in your camera, tripod and tripod head. You also need to ensure you have a secure connection between those critical investments. That's where Vanguard QS quick shoes come in. Attach your camera to your tripod head with ease and peace of mind with the QS-36 quick shoe. It is compatible with select Vanguard quick release bases and tripods, and has a 1/4" -20 camera screw and video pin. Compatible Vanguard models: Espod CX 203AGH, Espod CX 203AP, Espod CX 204AP, Espod CX 233AP, Espod CX 234AP, Espod CX 1OS, Alta CA 203AO, Alta CA 233AO, Abeo 203AV, Espod 203AP, Espod 233AP, Espod Plus 203AP, Espod Plus 233AP, Espod Plus 203AB, PH-304, PH-111V, PH-20, PH-222, PH-30, SBH-20, MAK series, and MK series

Review: Better than original - I needed a couple more of these as I have a macro rail and another camera. Instead of the hassle of taking it off and on I could easily swap out what I was using. This is a better design for attachment as a d-ring is on the screw already. The original needed a coin to turn the screw into whatever I was going attach. The coin option is also available on the new one but the d-ring is just so much more convenient and not flimsy. This attachment is solid and fit is perfect.
Review: Great product - Great product. What I was looking for and what I needed. I’m glad I found this on desertcart.

## Features

- Quick release plate for select Vanguard tripods and heads
- Includes 1/4"-20 camera screw and safety pin
- Compatible Models: Espod CX 203AGH, Espod CX 203AP, Espod CX 204AP, Espod CX 233AP, Espod CX 234AP, Espod CX 1OS, Alta CA 203AO, Alta CA 233AO, PH-304
- Also compatible with: Abeo 203AV, Espod 203AP, Espod 233AP, PH-111V, PH-20, PH-222, PH-30, and SBH-20

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B001HBIZOY |
| Batteries | 1 Nonstandard Battery batteries required. |
| Best Sellers Rank | #1,542 in Camera Mounts & Clamps |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (306) |
| Date First Available | June 17, 2003 |
| Department | unisex |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 0.8 ounces |
| Item model number | QS-36 |
| Manufacturer | VANGUARD |
| Product Dimensions | 1.63 x 1.63 x 0.38 inches |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** VANGUARD
- **Color:** Black
- **Compatible Devices:** Select/Specific Vanguard Tripods
- **Global Trade Identification Number:** 00026196314103
- **Item Weight:** 0.05 Pounds
- **UPC:** 026196314103

## Images

![QS-36 Quick Release Plate - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71gLs7xIJKL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Is this compatible with the QS02 plate?**
A: the manufacturer is saying it is not compatible

**Q: vanguard tripod skt 200 quick release camera plate?  compatible with universal plates?**
A: It is according to the manufacturer

**Q: Are the qs-36 and qs-29 interchangeable?**
A: i think they are the same with qs-36 made of metal and qs-29 is made of plastic

**Q: I have a vanguard vt-150, I need a plate for a second camera. Will this plate fit?**
A: Hello, the Quick Release for Vanguard VT150 would be the QS-14. Unfortunately, this item is no longer available.  Look for the Substitute part: ProMaster 2965

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Better than original
*by V***T on May 12, 2021*

I needed a couple more of these as I have a macro rail and another camera. Instead of the hassle of taking it off and on I could easily swap out what I was using. This is a better design for attachment as a d-ring is on the screw already. The original needed a coin to turn the screw into whatever I was going attach. The coin option is also available on the new one but the d-ring is just so much more convenient and not flimsy. This attachment is solid and fit is perfect.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great product
*by D***Y on November 9, 2025*

Great product. What I was looking for and what I needed. I’m glad I found this on Amazon.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ... a second camera on my Vanguard PH-304 which I love. Yes
*by G***Y on December 29, 2014*

I purchased this to be able to quickly use a second camera on my Vanguard PH-304 which I love. Yes, this pin is plastic but for my purposes, it doesn't matter. Yes, the surface is not cork but plastic/neoprene like nibbed material, which has worked without difference/issue. A significant improvement over the original shoe is the set screw with a flip up ring that has proven very helpful to quickly and positively tighten it without mashing a finger nail and in the absence of a coin or screw driver. I've not had the dimensional issues other reviews have mentioned and if I did some electrical tape could shim it if necessary. I haven't weighed it, but it feels a smidgen lighter than the original. My cameras range from 357g 12.6oz to 606g 1.34lb.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Vanguard QS-36 Quick Release Plate
- Vanguard QS-29 Quick Release Plate
- Vanguard QS-39 Quick Release Plate for Specific Vanguard Tripods and Heads

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*Last updated: 2026-03-13*