Tripod adapter for cameras
Jul 17, 2014 09:33:38 #
I saw a guy who had a quick release plate on the bottom of his camera and one on the side of his camera so that he could remove his camera from the tripod and from vertical to horizontal without using a ball head. It looked like both plates were attached using some kind of angle. Does anyone know where to get one of these?
Jul 17, 2014 09:45:04 #
Really Right Stuff and Kirk make them - they are camera model specific There are probably others as well. No cheap, but well worth it.
Jul 17, 2014 09:45:06 #
Sounds like an L Bracket. Needs to be purchased for specific camera. Most are compatible with the Arca Swiss mount so you may need to also purchase this type of mount for your tripod. Look for brands like Kirk or Really Right Stuff. Other cheaper brands may be flimsy.
Jcmarino wrote:
I saw a guy who had a quick release plate on the bottom of his camera and one on the side of his camera so that he could remove his camera from the tripod and from vertical to horizontal without using a ball head. It looked like both plates were attached using some kind of angle. Does anyone know where to get one of these?
Jul 17, 2014 09:45:21 #
Jul 17, 2014 09:45:42 #
Really Right Stuff and Kirk make them - they are camera model specific There are probably others as well. Not cheap, but well worth it.
Jul 17, 2014 10:20:43 #
Kirk L brackets can be bought at major online photography stores like B&H but Really Right Stuff needs to be ordered directly by the manufacturer.
I have 2 L brackets from RRS AND find them indispensable but as others mentioned Arca Swiss needs to be used.
I have 2 L brackets from RRS AND find them indispensable but as others mentioned Arca Swiss needs to be used.
Jul 17, 2014 10:24:05 #
Jcmarino wrote:
I saw a guy who had a quick release plate on the bottom of his camera and one on the side of his camera so that he could remove his camera from the tripod and from vertical to horizontal without using a ball head. It looked like both plates were attached using some kind of angle. Does anyone know where to get one of these?
I was wondering about this same question, thanks for posting and getting the answers.
Jul 17, 2014 12:44:47 #
Thanks everyone. I would love to have that instead of flipping my camera around. Just looks more stable to me.
I'll check these out! Thanks
I'll check these out! Thanks
Jul 18, 2014 06:59:51 #
I have one from RRS but find I don't need to use it with my Acratech ball head.
Jul 18, 2014 07:10:52 #
BboH wrote:
I have one from RRS but find I don't need to use it with my Acratech ball head.
Nice!!!!
Jul 18, 2014 09:13:50 #
Desmond brand make a universal 'L' bracket. the cost is not to bad, however you may not be able to access the side panel on some cameras, this will make shooting tethered impossible.Desmond L Plate DAL-1 Quick Release Arca Swiss Compatible for Camera / Tripod Head.
Keep in mind that you will also need the Arca Swiss style clamp, that's the part that goes on the tripod
Keep in mind that you will also need the Arca Swiss style clamp, that's the part that goes on the tripod
Jul 18, 2014 12:02:05 #
Squint wrote:
Really Right Stuff and Kirk make them - they are camera model specific There are probably others as well. No cheap, but well worth it.
:thumbup: I use the Kirk L Brackets. Excellent product.
The L bracket allows you to maintain your composition vs having to completely recompose when you 'flop' a ball head over on its side.
The Kirk L brackets are camera specific and allow you access to the ports on the camera.
Jul 18, 2014 22:35:09 #
Jcmarino wrote:
I saw a guy who had a quick release plate on the bottom of his camera and one on the side of his camera so that he could remove his camera from the tripod and from vertical to horizontal without using a ball head. It looked like both plates were attached using some kind of angle. Does anyone know where to get one of these?
Some cameras have tripod mounts in the buttom, as well as on the side of the body, if not you use an L-plate, so you can switch from horizontal to vertical. They are made by all kinds of companies. The ones I use on my cameras are made by Pro Media Gear and they are as good as they get, but others from Kirk or RRS are similar. On my film camera I don't need to use an L-plate, as it has a tripod mount on the side of the body, so I just screwed a quick-release-plate to it and I was done.
Jul 19, 2014 13:13:12 #
speters wrote:
Some cameras have tripod mounts in the buttom, as well as on the side of the body, if not you use an L-plate, so you can switch from horizontal to vertical. They are made by all kinds of companies. The ones I use on my cameras are made by Pro Media Gear and they are as good as they get, but others from Kirk or RRS are similar. On my film camera I don't need to use an L-plate, as it has a tripod mount on the side of the body, so I just screwed a quick-release-plate to it and I was done.
Could your film camera be a Pentax 645? or perhaps a Busch 2 1/4 x 3/1/4? Never heard of a 35 with two sockets. Sure are handy, aren't they?
Jul 19, 2014 13:59:37 #
GeorgeH wrote:
Could your film camera be a Pentax 645? or perhaps a Busch 2 1/4 x 3/1/4? Never heard of a 35 with two sockets. Sure are handy, aren't they?
Yes, my film camera is the Pentax 645nII, but I had a 35mm Rollei many years back and it had the same thing, it also had a film back, so you could just snap a pre-loaded magazine to the back. You could switch from negative to slide, or back, in an instant
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