Portrait orientation on a tripod?

After reviewing my fireworks photos from this year, I have come to the conclusion that portrait orientation is best for that work. I use a 6D and a 60D, and a cheap Promaster tripod. All well and good, so far.

What is an inexpensive way to mount my camera on the tripod in portrait orientation? With my 70-200 I can use the ring and just spin the camera and lens together. When using my Tamron 28-75 or efs 15-85, that is not an option. I don't need 'quick-change' so an L-bracket seems way overpriced. Is there a way to do this for $10 or so? I know this seems kind of cheap-skatey, but why spend $100+ on something I need for 30 minutes a year?

There are 3rd party L Brackets that are cheap.

http://www.amazon.com …=canon%206D%20l​%20bracket

3rd one down the list is $13.

Thanks. But now I am even more confused. My tripod has a little thingy that screws into the tripod hole on my camera. That thingy clips into the tripod. I don't see any way that any of those L-brackets would work with my tripod. How does it mount in portrait? There isn't even a screw hole in the side of the bracket. Do I also need a new head? That would require a new tripod; mine is a one-piece unit.

Sorry...you didn't mention what model tripod you are using.

How the L bracket works is that it screws into the tripod mount of the camera. When attached, the camera now has a tripod mount on the bottom, as well as the left side. Depending on what type of tripod head you have, it simply slides into the mounting plate on the tripod in either portrait or landscape orientation, assuming the tripod mount you have is arca swiss compatible.

If not, you could just simply mount your camera on the tripod (in landscape orientation), and then rotate it into landscape orientation.

You can always buy a super cheap ball head until you can afford something better.
http://www.bhphotovide​o.com …_BD_0_TABLE_TOP​_BALL.html

GeoKras hasn't mentioned what make/model the tripod is, but did mention that it's a one-piece unit.

I'm trying to wrap my head around what tripod it might be...

My tripod and head are a single unit. It is a Promaster that I paid about $75 for. I tried just tilting the head apparatus to the side. The whole setup is very unstable that way. I think I'm going to have to invest in a better tripod first.

Depends on how much you want to spend.

Dolica seems to get pretty good reviews here on the forum, and inexpensive. I actually own one of their carbon fiber tripods that I use with my Fuji X-T1 system.

Can get something like this:

http://www.amazon.com …ywords=dolica+t​ripod+arca

PLLphotography wrote in post #17018584
Depends on how much you want to spend.

Dolica seems to get pretty good reviews here on the forum, and inexpensive. I actually own one of their carbon fiber tripods that I use with my Fuji X-T1 system.

Can get something like this:

http://www.amazon.com …ywords=dolica+t​ripod+arca

I like that setup. I clicked on the 65", though; it better suits my size. Can I use that, and a generic L-plate? Or is this sturdy enough to mount a 6D & 24-105 and just adjust the ball head sideways to get the camera into portrait?

the listing doesn't state "arca swiss compatible", which is what you need to look for if you want to use an L Bracket. Also keep in mind the weight of your gear you will be using with the tripod, and look closely at the max weight the tripod can handle.

I was just looking at my tripod, and on the listing it doesn't state arca swiss compatible either, yet I am using an L bracket with it...

Amazon has a great return policy, so the worst case is you get the tripod and the L bracket, and return the L bracket if it doesn't fit.

PLLphotography wrote in post #17018584
Depends on how much you want to spend.

Dolica seems to get pretty good reviews here on the forum, and inexpensive. I actually own one of their carbon fiber tripods that I use with my Fuji X-T1 system.

Can get something like this:

http://www.amazon.com …ywords=dolica+t​ripod+arca

Read the Amazon reviews, especially the lower categories. Lots of plastic prone to break and some people say it isn't very sturdy (so what's a tripod for?).

if the OP would post a budget, that would help.

I guess in my initial post with the link, I should have just listed a link that would show all Dolica tripods instead of a specific one. I have the carbon fiber CX600B502D/S model that I've been very happy with. I guess some of their models are built sturdier than others.

$10...sure, epoxy will do the trick.

PLLphotography wrote in post #17018934
if the OP would post a budget, that would help.

In one way he did when he said "I know this seems kind of cheap-skatey, but why spend $100+ on something I need for 30 minutes a year?" But $100 or less as you know doesn't get you much.