A sliding plate is ideal for macro photography to make precise positioning movements to achieve the perfect framed shot, for QTVR and other precise copy/repro worksliding plate. The Manfrotto 454 has fingertip control for hairsbreadth positioning but with a simple lock-release lever for fast set-up. Two plates can be interlocked at 90° for full lateral/forward/back movement (over 120 mm). In extruded aluminium, the plate has 1/4" and 3/8" holes and screws for tripod and camera mounting.