Demo Wimberley AK-100 Camera Plate from manufacturer,Arca-Swiss compat.

Description

The AK-100 adapter plate for the Sidekick
is similar to an arca-swiss style lens plate but with a lower profile, and mounts to the bottom of the Sidekick using the tapped screw holes already available.
The AK-100 attaches to the Wimberley Sidekick, providing a dovetail width that conforms to the limited clamping range of lever-style clamps. (Traditional twist-knob clamps will work with the AK-100 as well.)  This allows the Sidekick to fit snugly into any lever clamp as would a regular arca-swiss style lens plate.
It also features our innovative safety stop screws that will work with lever style clamps with safety stop grooves milled in the clamp face, such as Really Right Stuff lever clamps. This will prevent the Sidekick from sliding completely out of the clamp if it catches on something, or accidentally flips open and becomes loose.
Weight……..1.2 oz
Height……...2.75 in
Width……….1.5 in
Thickness….0.3
The AK-100 attaches to the Wimberley Sidekick’s mounting base and serves two functions: it provides a dovetail width that more easily conforms to the limited clamping range of lever-style clamps, and also prevents the Sidekick from fully sliding out of a compatible quick-release clamp if the clamping mechanism should accidentally become loosened. For Sidekick use with lever-style clamps, the AK-100 is mandatory, and it is highly recommended for use with traditional twist-knob clamps as well. If the face of your quick-release clamp has compatible safety stop grooves (clamps made by Wimberley, Really Right Stuff, Kirk, and others), the AK-100 stop screw should be installed to insure that the Sidekick does not accidentally slide out of your ball head’s clamp. Note: Sidekicks produced after June 2018 DO NOT REQUIRE the AK-100 for lever-style clamp or lower safety stop use. These Sidekicks have an integrated anodized dovetail plate which includes a safety stop. See below to identify which version you have.