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Apr 03, 2012 19:08 |  #1

I plan on getting an Induro CT-214 and BHD2 ballhead. I would also like to get an L bracket so it's easy to go between landscape and portrait. DO I need anything besides the L bracket itself? For example would something like this work?

http://www.bhphotovide​o.com …_L_Bracket_for_​Canon.html (external link)

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Apr 03, 2012 19:13 |  #2

That's all you should need, providing the L-Bracket will work with the ballhead you have chosen.

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Apr 03, 2012 19:18 as a reply to  @ KoalaCowboy's post |  #3

Thanks, the BHD2 is a Arca-Swiss compatible system.


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Apr 04, 2012 12:48 |  #4

And watch this video if you havent already: LINK (external link)


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Apr 04, 2012 12:53 as a reply to  @ ben_r_'s post |  #5

Yep, watched that thanks. Now just trying to figure out what I'm going to do about a new strap setup since I've been using a combination BlackRapid strap as well as hand strap. Thinking I'll just go with an OP/Tech sling and take the hand strap off.


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Apr 04, 2012 20:50 |  #6

The L-bracket you picked requires a BG-E7 grip but you didn't show that in your sig. There are two different L-brackets one for the body/grip combo and a different one for the body only. If you have the grip your can use the E-1 hand strap with the L-bracket since the connection on the grip side does not get covered up. If you use the Kirk L- bracket on the body only there is a loop on the bracket to attach an E-1 hand strap to it as well.

For the connection of a Rapid Strap to a L-bracket you can use a Kirk QRC-1 to connect to the arca Swiss portion of the L-bracket and the FastenR-3 can screw into the QRC-1.


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Apr 05, 2012 07:39 as a reply to  @ swldstn's post |  #7

I do have the grip, just not included in my signature. I'll give your plate suggestion a try. May also try the Op/Tech sling strap. thanks


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Apr 05, 2012 16:01 |  #8

Take a look at
https://photography-on-the.net …p?p=13523197&po​stcount=25 and
https://photography-on-the.net …p?p=13523200&po​stcount=26

The show the QRC-1 on the end of the Black Rapid.


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Apr 05, 2012 18:46 as a reply to  @ swldstn's post |  #9

thanks, saw that. I think I'm going to switch to the Op/Tech sling for now. Little cleaner solution.

But I ordered the QRC-1 anyway so I can switch back and forth.

Another question for you, is there a Kirk L plate that comes with safety screws? I see their regular plates do. I really like the L plate, just wish there was a version that came with safety screws.

Adam


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Apr 06, 2012 11:52 |  #10

I haven't seen a Kirk L-bracket with safety screws I know what you mean my Kirk camera plate for my 7D/BG-E7 grip has them but my L-bracket for my 5D Mk II/BG-E6 does not.
Send an e-mail to their support team about it. They typically respond very quickly. Would be a nice addition to the L-bracket but they may have a very good reason for not put them on. If you find out anything let us know.


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Apr 06, 2012 11:55 |  #11

Yea thats another thing, the RRS clamps only support the safety stop pins built into their system.


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