dmeyer Loc: Marion, NC

Does anyone use an L-Bracket for the Nikon D750 which allows the cable release to be utilized in portrait orientation? Brand?
I am prepared to change tripod head for compatibility. Currently use Manfrotto, but their L-Bracket is the most expensive and does not have an opening to access the cable door and not sure I'd want to have the camera gapped away from the bracket to get that access. Maybe I am missing something, though, that is obvious to others with experience using brackets.
Also, anyone using the Arca-Swiss Monoball P0 Ballhead? Looks like a great design for landscape use, especially when panning.
Hope I can get up to speed on my equipment--haven't tried anything new in many years and there are a lot of interesting products on the market.

Gene51 Loc: Yonkers, NY, now in LSD (LowerSlowerDelaware)

rgrenaderphoto Loc: Hollywood, CA

Get a universal "L" bracket like 3 Legged Thing Elle which allows you to loosen the base and slide it away from the camera's side freeing the ports. There really isn't an issue with reconfiguring the "L" bracket to free up port access.

I use a Small Rig "L" bracket in my D850, which is hinged that allows adjustment to reveal the ports.
Unfortunately, they do not make one for the D750.

RRS's is great but very pricy, like all their products.

I've tried the Arca-Swiss Monoball P0 Ballhead and did not find it usable. The release knob that tightens the clamp to secure the camera is a fussy design.

Gene51 Loc: Yonkers, NY, now in LSD (LowerSlowerDelaware)

The thing about the lower cost ones (I have a few myself), is that often you really have to tighten the tripod bolt, the anti slip material gets unglued, and it doesn't really prevent movement, they are not machined from a single piece of aluminum, and they often don't mate to the bottom of the camera as well as the the Kirk or RRS. Also RRS sells a cable relief anchor and cable anchor - well worth the extra expense to relieve the strain on the cables and the ports in the camera.

dmeyer Loc: Marion, NC

Thank you for offering these links, Gene. In researching these two brackets, I can find no explanation on how a remote cable might be used when the camera is mounted on the port door side. I do see some clearance between the bracket and camera body, suggesting the cable could be brought through that way, but will the cable plug have clearance between the camera and the tripod head plate? In fact, can the port door even remain open when mounted in portrait?
I have an infrared remote trigger but haven't found it to release the shutter consistently, so I am reluctant to rely on it as an alternative to cable. (I have yet to need to hold the shutter release for extended times--the camera has enough built-in shutter time for what I do, so I can get by with just the release.)

dmeyer Loc: Marion, NC

When you say fussy, does the tightening ring feel inconsistent, as in jumping from tight to loose with no smooth transition, or too much twisting between tight and loose? Would like to learn more about that.
In demos, a strong point is supposedly that it doesn't "drop" the camera when loosened, rather, it slowly lowers it. That is something I don't love about the Manfrotto ball heads--crash landings if you're not careful.

tcthome Loc: NJ

Try calling RRS or B&H if you have doubts. They should be able to confirm if it will work. I own the D810 & use a Sunway brand. I can open the liitle doors & plug a usb cable in the side using the cable holder Nikon supplied with the camera. I would think RRS would of made sure it works. They put out quality products. If you go RRS, make sure you get the cable holder . It would probably fit a non RRS L bracket too.

rv8striker Loc: St. Louis, MO area

I picked up a ProMaster L Bracket for my D750 recently and has worked well for me with a cable release. It allows access to the cable release port and has an Acra-Swiss dovetail mount. I have several ProMaster products and find them affordable and more than adequate for my amateur/hobby endeavors.

https://www.amazon.com/ProMaster-L-Bracket-Nikon-D750/dp/B076HDBBYV

morkie1891

The key to using the infra red trigger is to understand it is line of sight and must be pointed at the receiver on the camera body. A lot of camera bodies have them close to the lens barrel and easy to miss. If you still have problems get a Nikon branded transmitter.

dmeyer Loc: Marion, NC

Did not readily see this on the RSS site, so thanks for letting me know that it exists. Certainly solves the problem with cables. Thanks, Gene.

dmeyer Loc: Marion, NC

When you don't know what you are looking for, it's hard to know what to look for! Now that I have the correct terminology, I have found those little extras for cables in the RSS cable anchors page. Thanks for sharing.

dmeyer Loc: Marion, NC

Thanks for the link, rv8striker--appreciate your sharing your experience with this brand.

dmeyer Loc: Marion, NC

That may explain it since I rarely stand to the front of the camera when using ultra wide angle lenses. I assumed the remote had a more fan shaped range like the TV remote. (The ones I have are the Nikon brand.)

morkie Loc: Simi Valley CA

some cameras have the sensor on the back but neither my d7200 or a6500 do I have become adpet at pointing the trigger back at the lower right of the body when standing behind it - I usually have a 2 sec delay to avoid etc.

Thomas902 Loc: Washington DC

"...Does anyone use an L-Bracket for the Nikon 750..." dmeyer from my experience achieving portrait orientation on a Nikon D3x and D810.

I'm an editorial fashion and portrait photographer. Primarily studio work... To this end I've found the Induro GHB1 Gimbal Head to be an elegant solution that allows superb portrait orientation and complete freedom of movement with the pitch and yaw axis on optics without a rotating collar. Albeit not quite enough for BIF. lol

Please consider the Induro GHB1 Gimbal Head...
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/655339-REG/Induro_485_001_GHB1_Gimbal_Head.html
It is top rated in it's class, and works extremely well on my Manfrotto 055XPROB Tripod
And it's rated for massive weight

Caveat: Not as well dampened as my Wimberley however if you are diligent and find the balance point of your rig this is a non-issue... btw I use Induro GHB1 Gimbal Head with my epic Ai-s 80-200mm f/4 Nikkor and a Nikon PK-13 extension tube for studio product work. To balance the Ai-s 200mm f/4 on the GHB1 I use Kirk KLP-450 long Arca-Swiss plate on my Nikon D3x which locks it from rotating with it's built in end stop.

Please note that the D750 is not at the same build quality of a Pro body thus it likely may slip and rotate when locked down... If you can't pony up for the Kirk long plate Desmond has a 115mm long plate with an end stop (DPL-115) at ~ $12 You seriously need to be certain your D750 won't rotate! Experience is a brutal teacher here...

Final Thoughts? While the Induro GHB1 Gimbal Head is great for pitch and yaw axis control it doesn't accommodate the roll axis. For that you'll need a lens with a rotating collar. But hey, for that lens you don't need an L-Bracket :)

Hope this helps dmeyer...
All the best on your photographic journey