Quick release plates attach to the tripod mount on your camera and allow you to quickly and easily attach and detach your camera from a compatible tripod head. Extra quick release plates allow you to conveniently swap out more than one camera with the same tripod. The Velbon QB-5RL quick release shoe is designed to be used with Velbon PH 358 Pan Heads and DV-6000 / D-500 / Video 2000 / CX-586 tripods.