DebAnn Loc: Toronto

Interesting. Yesterday I read something on this subject. The pro photographer said to avoid universal L brackets if possible because often they block buttons or other elements on the camera body so you'd have to remove it when you needed access. I would go to a camera store and try some out to see if they are compatible.

akadeadhead

I use the Acratech 1138 L Bracket. It is a little pricier than the Chinese special but includes a clamp so you can use the Arca Swiss plate on your cameras. They have 2 versions so check out their web site.

amfoto1 Loc: San Jose, Calif. USA

You are in luck....

KEH is selling a used Kirk L-bracket for T2i on eBay.... custom designed L-brackets like this (or the RRS) generally don't block access to controls, memory cards, batteries, cable connections sockets, etc. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Kirk-L-Bracket-BL-T2i-for-Canon-EOS-Rebel-T2i/372347394327?hash=item56b1a25917:g:JPMAAOSwtalbMRU4:sc:USPSFirstClass!95119!US!-1

The Sunway Universal L-bracket looks reasonably well made and appears to have an "anti-twist" feature (might need to remove it to swap memory cards or replace camera batteries, though).... https://www.adorama.com/us%20%20%201008326.html?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI2N7SwYP82wIVxV6GCh0_DAqOEAQYASABEgKtI_D_BwE

There even cheaper "generic/universal" avail. from China... claim to fit a lot of different cameras... have no idea if it blocks battery/memory card doors or connectivity sockets... also can't tell if it has the "anti-twist" feature like the Kirk, RRS and Sunway. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Universal-Arca-Type-Release-L-Plate-Bracket-4-Canon-700D-650D-600D-550D-70D-60D-/331474695193?_trksid=p2349526.m4383.l4275.c10#viTabs_0

chrissybabe Loc: New Zealand

I wouldn't buy sight unseen an L bracket. I did have the opportunity to see a universal one in the flesh as it were. I happened to have the D850 with me and it took about 5 seconds to see that no way was it going to work. You cannot tell by looking at pictures. Almost nothing about it was going to work. So I got the camera specific bracket from SunwayFoto. Even that bracket could have done with a few small tweaks but it does work. The shaping or moulding on the bottom to fit a specific camera makes it all worthwhile as it will be far less likely to twist off. Which is a problem with all the quick release systems. I am changing from Manfrotto's RC system to Arca-Swiss because the A-S has a better system (probably because it has a larger area and wider apart rubber pads) for clamping onto camera bases. And that has been another expensive saga but so far well worth the money and time.

cjc2 Loc: Hellertown PA

Although I much prefer RRS for this type of gear, I did purchase, and use, a 3 Legged Think L bracket last year when the D850 was released for use until RRS released their version. I found the 3 Legged Thing bracket to be a good solution if you only needed an something for temporary use. For long term use, the RRS is far superior, as it should be considering its price. It cost about $ 50 from B&H. Best of luck.