Installation Instructions
About the AP-554
Package Contents:
• Arca-Swiss Style QR Plate: AP-554 Replacement Foot (Qty 1)
• Mounting Screws: M3 x 12mm Socket Head Cap Screw (Qty 4)
• Safety Stop Screws: M3 x 6mm Socket Head Cap Screw (Qty 2)
• Hex Key: 2.5mm T-Handle (Qty 1)
• Hex Key: 2.5mm (Qty 1)
Weight: 5.9 oz
Product Dimensions (L x W x H): 5.5” x 1.7” x 1.9”
Materials: Anodized 6061 Aluminum, Stainless Steel
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Wimberley, Inc. Phone: 1-434-529-8385
1750 Broadway St Toll Free: 1-888-665-2746 (USA & Canada)
Charlottesville, VA
22902 USA www.tripodhead.com info@tripodhead.com
1. Remove the factory foot from the lens. Use the en-
closed hex key to remove all four small mounting screws on
the underside of the lens foot (Fig. 1).
2. Attach the AP-554 plate to the lens using the four
enclosed M3 x 12mm screws (Fig. 2).
3. Drive the screw in until you first meet resistance,
then turn it about 30° farther to establish appropriate, but
not excessive, torque. Do not over tighten; it is possible to
shear the head off the fastener with the hex key included.
4. Install safety stop screws as shown on page 2 (Fig.
3). Safety stop screws are not required, however they
keep your lens and camera secure when using a compati-
ble QR clamp (see note on page 2).
Wimberley, Inc. Phone: 1-434-529-8385
1750 Broadway St Toll Free: 1-888-665-2746 (USA & Canada)
Charlottesville, VA
22902 USA www.tripodhead.com info@tripodhead.com
5 Year Warranty – See www.tripodhead.com/warranty.cfm for complete details
Made in USA
The AP-554 Replacement Foot fits a variety of Nikon
lenses and serves three main purposes:
1. Added Stiffness over the factory tripod mounting foot
connected to a lens plate, reducing flex and vibration.
2. Functions as the Arca-Swiss style quick-release plate
for your lens.
3. Creates a more ideal geometry for using your lens on
the Wimberley Sidemount Head and Sidekick, allowing
the lens to balance optimally.
Wimberley lens plates are compatible with Arca-Swiss style
quick-release clamps such as those made by Wimberley,
Kirk Enterprises, Really Right Stuff, Arca-Swiss, Markins,
and others.
Figure 1
Remove all 4 mounting
screws on lens foot
Figure 2
AP-554
Quick-release Replacement
Foot for Nikon:
200-400 VR & VR II
300 f/2.8 VR & VR II
500 f/4 AF-S I & II, VR & VR II
