So what’s the point of a quick-release plate? It seems obvious enough, doesn’t it: you attach the plate to the base of the camera and, from there on, you can quickly clip the camera to the tripod and ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Spinn Swift-Lock. A new Kickstarter has been launched for a magnetic quick-release strap developed by the German company Spinn.

Carrying your camera could soon get a lot easier. The Swift-Lock system allows users to tote their DSLR in a stabler, more accessible orientation than would be possible with a plain ol' strap, plus ...