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Jul 23, 2018 10:45:13   #
Cwilson341 Loc: Central Florida
 
ncribble wrote:
One other advantage to having an L bracket on one’s cameras is protection. It is like a Face Guard for bumps and oops. It is the first accessory I attach to my cameras and it stays on.


Thank you, Norm. That is the one very clear thing I have learned from this discussion - brackets are good!

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Jul 23, 2018 11:57:20   #
imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida
 
ncribble wrote:
One other advantage to having an L bracket on one’s cameras is protection. It is like a Face Guard for bumps and oops. It is the first accessory I attach to my cameras and it stays on.


The camera makers should make them and they should come WITH the camera when you buy it !

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Jul 23, 2018 12:18:32   #
ggenova64
 
Great tip!

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Jun 22, 2019 17:20:40   #
Cwilson341 Loc: Central Florida
 
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Jun 22, 2019 17:36:05   #
Gene51 Loc: Yonkers, NY, now in LSD (LowerSlowerDelaware)
 
Cwilson341 wrote:
I have a Manfrotto tripod that I like but it does not take Arca Swiss. I am considering getting a different tripod or at least changing heads.

I think I want to be able to use an L bracket. I am interested in feed back on L brackets and their use. I use a tripod quite a bit and seldom do vertical shots because of the hassle. It seems to be the way to go but it is an investment so I want to be sure.

I use both a full frame camera and also a D500. I see several choices for brackets for the FF - RRS, Kirk and others. As far as I can tell, RRS does not have a bracket for the D500 but I did find one Kirk model. Is there some reason not to use an L bracket on the D500? I was surprised RRS did not have one (unless I missed it). EDIT: RRS does have one. It is just currently out of stock.

I would appreciate any advice on these subjects.
I have a Manfrotto tripod that I like but it does ... (show quote)


You basically have two choices. The L Bracket never comes off my cameras, unless I am using a flash bracket, which has a rotator built in. Most L brackets are Arca-Swiss compatible.

The other choice is a tripod mounted camera rotator, like the one from Newton Brackets. I think they may be out of business because I can't reach their website.

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Jun 24, 2019 14:44:07   #
speters Loc: Grangeville/Idaho
 
Cwilson341 wrote:
I have a Manfrotto tripod that I like but it does not take Arca Swiss. I am considering getting a different tripod or at least changing heads.

I think I want to be able to use an L bracket. I am interested in feed back on L brackets and their use. I use a tripod quite a bit and seldom do vertical shots because of the hassle. It seems to be the way to go but it is an investment so I want to be sure.

I use both a full frame camera and also a D500. I see several choices for brackets for the FF - RRS, Kirk and others. As far as I can tell, RRS does not have a bracket for the D500 but I did find one Kirk model. Is there some reason not to use an L bracket on the D500? I was surprised RRS did not have one (unless I missed it). EDIT: RRS does have one. It is just currently out of stock.

I would appreciate any advice on these subjects.
I have a Manfrotto tripod that I like but it does ... (show quote)


PMG makes plates and brackets that fit both, acra swiss and Manfrotto !

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