Will 30D L bracket fit on 40D?

2005GLI · 16th of July 2009 (Thu)

Like the title says. Will a RRS/Kirck L plate for a 30D with grip fit on a 40D with grip? Ignoring the hole for the remote release, is it a straight bolt on?

2005GLI · 17th of July 2009 (Fri)

anyone?

krb · 17th of July 2009 (Fri)

All of the xxD cameras are the same external size and have the threaded hole in the same place (otherwise they wouldn't be able to all use the same battery grip) so I would assume that the L plate will fit correctly.

DANATTHEROCK · 18th of July 2009 (Sat)

Email the company that make it. Can't see why it wouldn't fit.

2005GLI · 18th of July 2009 (Sat)

thanks guys. Now I wish I bid on the one on ebay. Sold for $40

Mr.Black82 · 18th of July 2009 (Sat)

It will not fit.

Look here at "Design changes compared to the EOS 30D" you can see that the connections on the side are different.
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/CanonEOS40D/page4.asp

What will fit is 40D and 50D l-bracket.

argyle · 18th of July 2009 (Sat)

Quote:

Originally Posted by krb

All of the xxD cameras are the same external size and have the threaded hole in the same place (otherwise they wouldn't be able to all use the same battery grip) so I would assume that the L plate will fit correctly.

That may not be a good assumption. Sure, the mounting bolt may be in the same position, but there's no guarantee that the electrical ports will be fully accessible when using an L-bracket not specifically designed for a particular body.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2005GLI

thanks guys. Now I wish I bid on the one on ebay. Sold for $40

You may have saved yourself $40 and shipping charges. The bracket for the 40D differs slightly from that of the 30D (at least the RRS model). You'll save yourself some grief by emailing either RRS or Kirk...they're both friendly and knowledgeable and will answer any question.

krb · 18th of July 2009 (Sat)

Quote:

Originally Posted by argyle

That may not be a good assumption. Sure, the mounting bolt may be in the same position, but there's no guarantee that the electrical ports will be fully accessible when using an L-bracket not specifically designed for a particular body.

He did say "Ignoring the hole for the remote release" in the original post...

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Mr.Black82 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 2	Re: Will 30D L bracket fit on 40D? It will not fit. Look here at "Design changes compared to the EOS 30D" you can see that the connections on the side are different. http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/CanonEOS40D/page4.asp What will fit is 40D and 50D l-bracket. Last edited by Mr.Black82 : 18th of July 2009 (Sat) at 16:12.

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