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Really Right Stuff Camera Plate w/o Grip - B5D3
Bosman:
--- Quote from: aZhu on April 06, 2012, 03:05:00 PM ---Just got my new camera plate from RRS today. Since there are no pictures of it online even from RRS, I thought I'd share a few. Enjoy :)
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Thanks for the images, that reminds me that i wanted one. I use their tilt head "MH-02 LR: Head with Indexing LR Clamp" It goes on a monopod head and tilts left or right, works like a champ for either orientation. No need for a big L bracket for me.
http://reallyrightstuff.com/ProductDesc.aspx?code=MH-02-LR&type=0&eq=&desc=MH-02-LR%3a-Head-with-Indexing-LR-Clamp&key=it
kidnaper:
--- Quote from: aZhu on April 08, 2012, 12:06:43 PM ---
--- Quote from: kidnaper on April 08, 2012, 12:03:04 PM ---Forgive my ignorance, but what is the point of a non-L camera plate? It just seems to be a quarter inch riser for the tripod, to me.
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For me it's basically a really well built arca-swiss quick release plate. I like that there is the no-twist feature vs other standard quick release plates that are just a piece of square or rectangular metal. Anyone else with me on this?
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I actually didn't really inspect the pictures past the bottom of the plate, it seemed to me that there was another tripod thread on the bottom of the plate. I fully retract my question and am now interested. Thanks for your response!
neuroanatomist:
--- Quote from: Bosman on April 09, 2012, 10:36:59 PM ---It goes on a monopod head and tilts left or right, works like a champ for either orientation. No need for a big L bracket for me.
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Most tripod/monopod heads can drop to a 90-degree orientation, with a full tilt feature like the head you link, or a drop-notch on a ballhead. The issue is that when in portrait orientation, the center of mass is not directly over the axis of support, meaning you're fighting gravity which can lead to instability (and with a monopod, fatigue since you're supporting more of the weight). The 'big L bracket' has the advantage of keeping the mass centered.
wickidwombat:
--- Quote from: neuroanatomist on April 10, 2012, 08:35:19 PM ---
--- Quote from: Bosman on April 09, 2012, 10:36:59 PM ---It goes on a monopod head and tilts left or right, works like a champ for either orientation. No need for a big L bracket for me.
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Most tripod/monopod heads can drop to a 90-degree orientation, with a full tilt feature like the head you link, or a drop-notch on a ballhead. The issue is that when in portrait orientation, the center of mass is not directly over the axis of support, meaning you're fighting gravity which can lead to instability (and with a monopod, fatigue since you're supporting more of the weight). The 'big L bracket' has the advantage of keeping the mass centered.
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also if you use a gigapan like i do and want to shoot a panorama in portrait you need the mount on the side
RRS also do an aweseome replacement center plate for the gigapan epic pro if anyone else uses one .
Same deal for a gimbal if you want it in portrait L brackets are handy
I also dont use a normal ball head so dont have the 90 degree slot I use a novoflex magic ball it can go 90 degrees but is more solid stright up especially with heavy lenses
Mt Spokane Photography:
Some users are reporting serious issues with their plate. Does yours have the issue shown here?
http://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/1103460/0#10530203
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