While some of the newer quick-release plates on tripods have a little handle for turning the bolt, some still rely on a slotted screwhead.
In these cases, a multi-tool or Swiss Army Knife can help you get the plate securely attached to your camera.
But what if you are somewhere that bars your pocket tool, or you may have forgotten to pack it. (I go to courtrooms so often it's too easy for me to leave my pocket knife and Leatherman at home.)
But Scott Eggleston, The Frugal Filmmaker, has a suggestion for keeping a tool on you, even in place where you might be restricted in what you carry.
In the video below, Eggleston suggests putting a small metal washer on your keychain to use as a makeshift screwdriver. Not only can it help with tripod bolts, it can also tighten other similar sized screws.
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