Really Right Stuff Camera Plate w/o Grip - B5D3

[Bosman]

Just received the Rev A of the B5D3 plate... unfortunately, doesn't look like too much have changed... I still feel like that shelf corner is touching the camera body except it's lower profile now... Why couldn't RRS just have removed the shelf entirely? Anyone else still a little disappointed?

maybe they just removed the old flanges and put new ones in place so they didn't have to scrap them. They def went the easy cheaper route as my 1dm3 is smooth beginning to end no steps at all.
I should get mine thursday according to UPS tracking.

[aZhu]

maybe they just removed the old flanges and put new ones in place so they didn't have to scrap them. They def went the easy cheaper route as my 1dm3 is smooth beginning to end no steps at all.
I should get mine thursday according to UPS tracking.

Yeah I don't understand why the 'step' needed to be added. If the plate needed to be raised at that location, why not make it a curved gradual flange vs a step? At least that won't dig into the camera body...

[Jamesy]

maybe they just removed the old flanges and put new ones in place so they didn't have to scrap them. They def went the easy cheaper route as my 1dm3 is smooth beginning to end no steps at all.
I should get mine thursday according to UPS tracking.

Yeah I don't understand why the 'step' needed to be added. If the plate needed to be raised at that location, why not make it a curved gradual flange vs a step? At least that won't dig into the camera body...

I am totally with you on that. It will be interesting to see if the L-bracket has the same step - if it does, I dunno if I will keep it as it seems like it may leave a mark on the camera. Can you provide a shot of of the side of the bracket with a profile of the step?

[aZhu]

maybe they just removed the old flanges and put new ones in place so they didn't have to scrap them. They def went the easy cheaper route as my 1dm3 is smooth beginning to end no steps at all.
I should get mine thursday according to UPS tracking.

Yeah I don't understand why the 'step' needed to be added. If the plate needed to be raised at that location, why not make it a curved gradual flange vs a step? At least that won't dig into the camera body...

I am totally with you on that. It will be interesting to see if the L-bracket has the same step - if it does, I dunno if I will keep it as it seems like it may leave a mark on the camera. Can you provide a shot of of the side of the bracket with a profile of the step?

Here's a pic of the Rev A plate with a side view. You can see that it's better but still not perfect.

[Jamesy]

Thanks - I saw your post over at FM. Thanks for posting it.

[mrmarks]

How does the Kirk L plate fare in this regard i.e. any design issue with "digging" into the camera body?

[Jamesy]

The Kirk plate looks to be very nicely rounded and contoured to the camera body.

[mrmarks]

The Kirk plate looks to be very nicely rounded and contoured to the camera body.

Any pics of the Kirk plate?

[Bosman]

Is kirk compatible with RRS? This is stupid...

[Jamesy]

The Kirk plate looks to be very nicely rounded and contoured to the camera body.

Any pics of the Kirk plate?

Here is the non L-bracket Kirk plate (PZ-148) on a 5D3.
http://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/1103460/4#10562840

[Jamesy]

Is kirk compatible with RRS? This is stupid...

Bosman, you bring up a good point, I am going to ask over at FM as there seem to be a number of RRS users there because I have a RRS quick-release lever clamp which states:

http://reallyrightstuff.com/ProductDesc.aspx?code=B2-AS-II-1/4-20&type=3&eq=&desc=B2-AS-II-clamp-with-1%2f4-20-screw

NOTE: Choose a Lever Release clamp ONLY if you have quick release plates from Really Right Stuff or Wimberley. Lever Release clamp are not user-adjustable, and different manufacturers may follow different standards when producing Arca-Swiss compatible plates. Specifically, our Lever Release clamps do not work with plates from Markins, AcraTech, Arca-Swiss, and some Kirk plates–the dovetails are too shallow. Choose a screw-knob clamp if you have plates OTHER than those from RRS or Wimberley.

[AUGS]

maybe they just removed the old flanges and put new ones in place so they didn't have to scrap them. They def went the easy cheaper route as my 1dm3 is smooth beginning to end no steps at all.
I should get mine thursday according to UPS tracking.

Yeah I don't understand why the 'step' needed to be added. If the plate needed to be raised at that location, why not make it a curved gradual flange vs a step? At least that won't dig into the camera body...

I am totally with you on that. It will be interesting to see if the L-bracket has the same step - if it does, I dunno if I will keep it as it seems like it may leave a mark on the camera. Can you provide a shot of of the side of the bracket with a profile of the step?

I received my Rev A L-Plate tonight and can confirm there is a small step as shown in the other images, but the l-plate appears to have a generous chamfer on the step leading edge - difficult to tell if it even contacts the camera there as very few light gaps and very neat fit all round.  After 3 hours there is no contact line or mark on the camera in any location.  I'll report back tomorrow night, maybe with images if anyone is interested.
Sorry, don't have lenses or second camera here tonight.

[Jamesy]

maybe they just removed the old flanges and put new ones in place so they didn't have to scrap them. They def went the easy cheaper route as my 1dm3 is smooth beginning to end no steps at all.
I should get mine thursday according to UPS tracking.

Yeah I don't understand why the 'step' needed to be added. If the plate needed to be raised at that location, why not make it a curved gradual flange vs a step? At least that won't dig into the camera body...

I am totally with you on that. It will be interesting to see if the L-bracket has the same step - if it does, I dunno if I will keep it as it seems like it may leave a mark on the camera. Can you provide a shot of of the side of the bracket with a profile of the step?

I received my Rev A L-Plate tonight and can confirm there is a small step as shown in the other images, but the l-plate appears to have a generous chamfer on the step leading edge - difficult to tell if it even contacts the camera there as very few light gaps and very neat fit all round.  After 3 hours there is no contact line or mark on the camera in any location.  I'll report back tomorrow night, maybe with images if anyone is interested.
Sorry, don't have lenses or second camera here tonight.

Yes, please pics as soon as you can - even iPhone ones.

[mrbobvilla]

I just uploaded some pictures of the RRS L Plate Rev A to my website in case anyone is interested. Unfortunately I do not have a macro lens so I did the best I could with the cameras and lenses available to me.

http://mrbobvilla.com/gallery3/index.php/Misc/L-Plate
You can download the images by viewing one of the images and then clicking on the little floppy drive on the top rightish area. You will probably want to see them zoomed in a bunch.

In my opinion it is touching. I can't tell if it would cause any damage as mine was already scuffed up from the original. I am a little grumpy about it but its going to be my workhorse for at least the next three years and I will always have the plate on so I'll survive. I'll worry about resale if that time ever comes.

[Jamesy]

Is kirk compatible with RRS? This is stupid...

RRS confirmed on the phone today that their clamps are compatible with Kirk plates.

http://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/1103460/7#10596571