amehta wrote:
I don't think it should get in the way, but I couldn't check because mine is for the camera + grip, so it's bigger anyway. If you order from RRS or a store like B&H, they should take it back if it doesn't work for you. Get an extra plate also, it can be useful at unexpected times. At my cousin's wedding reception, his brother wanted to record video with his P&S, so we put the QR plate on and used my tripod.
Well, I checked out the L-brackets and the biggest problem I can see is the redickulous markup price on them. No way does the material and machining costs warrant that price. Fortunately, I do not shoot in portrait mode very often so I think that I will use the ball head for now and see what I think of it. I will swallow my thoughts and get the bracket in the future if I think it will improve my shooting some how. The extra QR plate is ordered. Thanks for your time and suggestions.