What Plates Do I Need for RRS L-Plate?

Just picked up a used RRS L-Plate, w/o grip version. Thought I'd give it a try and see if it's really for me.

What plates would I need for a 7D? Mostly shooting 10-22 and 17-40, but I also use a 70-200 f/4 IS on occasion. Can I get by with a single plate or do I need something specifically for the 70-200 also?

Can I go with plates by a different manufacturer that's less $$ or would it spoil the experience so-to-speak? If so, who's reputable?

If it matters I have a Monfrotto 498RC2 head. Anything I need to change there?

Thanks

The L-Bracket is a plate, you need an Arca Swiss clamp to use it, or use your manfrotto plates on the LBracket to attach it to your tripod.

So two of these in each side if the LBracket:

http://m.adorama.com/n​ewui/search.aspx?sku=B​G200PL

So I just need 1 more Manfrotto plate, correct?

Yea, to be able to switch from landscape to portrait.

Thanks.

As far as the 70-200? Just mount on the lens?

You would need another plate for that as well. Or take one of your L-bracket.

The RRS is made to fit Arca Swiss conpatible clamps, but since you have the manfrotto system, your going to need a plate for any part your trying to attach to your tripod, if that makes sence. But for the L bracket you will need to in order to quickly switch from landscape to portrait. Otherwise you will have to unscrew the manfrotto plate from one side and put it on the other.

Get rid of the Manfrotto head and get an arca swiss compatible head. For the 70-200 I'd recommend getting a separate plate for the lens foot.

That would be the best solution lol, but not sure how much of a budget is allowed.

NManuel01 wrote in post #16674337
That would be the best solution lol, but not sure how much of a budget is allowed.

He could probably get enough for the Manfrotto to cover a simple ballhead like the Flashpoint F-3 ($69).

True! Two plates are already 40 bucks, but the ease of using the bracket the way it was meant to be used would be priceless.

Thanks. Wouldn't this be another solution as far as the head? Then I could use the current Manfrotto plate (for the 70-200) I have and slowly move on to all AS. The L-Plate would fit this alone, correct?

Ynot wrote in post #16674625
Thanks. Wouldn't this be another solution as far as the head? Then I could use the current Manfrotto plate (for the 70-200) I have and slowly move on to all AS. The L-Plate would fit this alone, correct?

It should.

Ynot wrote in post #16674235
Just picked up a used RRS L-Plate, w/o grip version. Thought I'd give it a try and see if it's really for me.

What plates would I need for a 7D? Mostly shooting 10-22 and 17-40, but I also use a 70-200 f/4 IS on occasion. Can I get by with a single plate or do I need something specifically for the 70-200 also?

Can I go with plates by a different manufacturer that's less $$ or would it spoil the experience so-to-speak? If so, who's reputable?

If it matters I have a Monfrotto 498RC2 head. Anything I need to change there?

Thanks

NManuel01 wrote in post #16674241
The L-Bracket is a plate, you need an Arca Swiss clamp to use it, or use your manfrotto plates on the LBracket to attach it to your tripod.

So two of these in each side if the LBracket:

http://m.adorama.com/n​ewui/search.aspx?sku=B​G200PL

Ynot wrote in post #16674265
So I just need 1 more Manfrotto plate, correct?

NManuel01 wrote in post #16674270
Yea, to be able to switch from landscape to portrait.

The RRS 7D (ungripped) L plate won't accept a 1/4" 20 threaded device on the side part, so you won't be able to just attach a second RC2 plate to the L plate and use it. You'll need to get a real Arca-Swiss compatible clamp for your tripod, or at least teh head. When I transitioned from RC2 to Arca-Swiss, I replaced the RC2 clamp on my 488RC2 head with a RRS B2-LR; the current model is the B2-LR2. That's the way I'd go, if I weren't ready to just replace the whole ball head. Kludging something up won't let you appreciate the virtues of an L plate, since the RC2 plate fastened onto the A-S L plate will tend to slip under torque from any significant weight. The L plate will anchor securely; it's the extra RC2 plate that will be the problem.

And, yes, if you move to A-S clamps and plates, you'll need an A-S plate for your 70-200 as well. Mixed systems are the way to insanity.

Thanks Jon. I really do appreciate your input especially based on your experience. I simply don't have the cash ($120) for that clamp. I usually don't "kludge" things up, but times are tight right now, so I'll have to give the DBA-1 a shot. I won't need another plate as it accepts A-S as is and it's just under $30.

Again, I agree with you and appreciate your thoughts, when I have the cash I'll go there.