RRS vs Kirk L-Plate

I'm not as strong as you.

Than I've got just the camera for you. All the features you could possibly use!

Is that the 1DX p&s equivalent??? I am so jumping on this before they run out of stock. Sorry to hijack the thread*

No, but it's well within Mark's abilities. :{)# It's about as small and light a P&S as Canon now offers.

Nah. I had a G9 I never used, so naturally sold it for a G10 I never use. In fact I loaned it to my barber for a cruise last week. At least someone will use it.

So how's that different from the various EOS bodies and lenses you never use? Or that RRS tripod, for that matter? :{)#

I got it, I was playing into it for fun.

MDJAK wrote in post #14753167
Well, having never used an L bracket, you got me there on the framing issue. Didn't realize that. It was never an issue for me. I just move the tripod and frame the way I want. And usually I have no idea what I'm doing so a reframing is usually beneficial.

As to not noticing bulk, I'm waiting for the 1Dx plate to ship from RRS. I just looked up the weight of the regular plate and the L.

3.3 ounces vs. 8.7 ounces. In my book, that's significant bulk.

RRS's 1D X l-plate offers the option to convert from base plate only to L configuration with a twist of a side hex screw. Best of both worlds.

Indecent Exposure wrote in post #14754903
RRS's 1D X l-plate offers the option to convert from base plate only to L configuration with a twist of a side hex screw. Best of both worlds.

That looks nice, but still requires a wrench, which I'm fully capable of loosing in a minute. Then again at .25K, they could through in a few extras.

Jon wrote in post #14754297
So how's that different from the various EOS bodies and lenses you never use? Or that RRS tripod, for that matter? :{)#

Oh, Jonny Boy, you got me all wrong. I use my equipment a lot. At least 2 or 3 times per week. You just hangin' in the wrong sections of the forum. You must have missed my post within the past day or two of flowers with and without a diffusor taken in the Botanical Garden. It's in the accessories section if you're interested.

Oh, and I was out with the new tripod and Lee Big Stopper last weekend also. Shooting a waterfall. But I was interrupted by some nutjob called Kevan who was screaming down to me from the top of the falls. I thought it was some luny trying to tell me there was a bear behind me. Then next thing you know I get a text with a pic looking down from the falls.

rick_reno wrote in post #14750593
you've got RRS and are happy with them, i'd stay with RRS. i called them Friday to order a new L bracket for a body that is ordered, Joe answered the phone. We had a nice conversation about bodies & lenses. Simply put, they're just a great company to deal with.

Have to say my experience with Kirk is identical. Just got my 4th Kirk L-bracket for my 5D3. Also have a RRS one on my 1D Mark IV. They are both very good.

I have had rrs and just recently got my first Kirk l plate for my 5d3. I also have a generic Kirk plate. Quality on both rrs and Kirk is great. My Kirk l plate does fit a bit tight in my rrs lever clamp though. Basically, I assume machining differences, but it is tight nonetheless.

lawdog2k wrote in post #14760308
I have had rrs and just recently got my first Kirk l plate for my 5d3. I also have a generic Kirk plate. Quality on both rrs and Kirk is great. My Kirk l plate does fit a bit tight in my rrs lever clamp though. Basically, I assume machining differences, but it is tight nonetheless.

If you want to use a RRS quick release clamp it is recommended to use all RRS lens and camera brackets and plates. RRS has this disclaimer on their site. That is why I use a screw clamp on my Arca Swiss style ball had quick release. That way I can use Kirk, RRS, Markins, etc type brackets. I specifically use Markins ball heads with their screw clamp because I have two Kirk and one RRS L-bracket and a few Kirk lens plates.

On my gripped 7D I like the Kirk bracket because it clamps to the sling swivel at the top so everything stays nice and solid.

On everything else I just have normal plates from whoever and I have the Kirk "universal" L plate. Much more bulky than a normal L plate but it's only there when I need it. Also, I can mount it with the L to either side so using something like the 1Ds I can mount it with the shutter button down so the ports are all on top and much easier to access than with a normal L plate.

swldstn wrote in post #14770321
If you want to use a RRS quick release clamp it is recommended to use all RRS lens and camera brackets and plates. RRS has this disclaimer on their site. That is why I use a screw clamp on my Arca Swiss style ball had quick release. That way I can use Kirk, RRS, Markins, etc type brackets. I specifically use Markins ball heads with their screw clamp because I have two Kirk and one RRS L-bracket and a few Kirk lens plates.

To be fair, almost ALL manufacturers (regardless of product) recommend you use exclusively their products... and the base reason is not always for compatability... it's simply to try and keep customers loyal to them and to keep them from straying.