Would you rather buy an R7 ?

TeamSpeed wrote in post #19385658
I'm 3d printing them right now, on batch #4, getting ready to package up and ready for sale when the R7 is ready to go! (j/k)

how are you anchoring them?

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TeamSpeed wrote in post #19385689
It was a post in jest, j/k = just kidding

I do have a 3d printer but to your point on a serious note, the only way to anchor such a mod would likely have to utilize the tripod mount and then have a replacement mount on the grip bottom.

couldn't you make it slightly larger than the base front and back and inset so the R7 sits in it?

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Jeff USN Photog 72-76 wrote in post #19385712
couldn't you make it slightly larger than the base front and back and inset so the R7 sits in it?

...a lip along one edge, just like L-brackets by RRS.

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TeamSpeed wrote in post #19385689
It was a post in jest, j/k = just kidding

I do have a 3d printer but to your point on a serious note, the only way to anchor such a mod would likely have to utilize the tripod mount and then have a replacement mount on the grip bottom.

The pinky grip for the RP uses this arrangement, but has two small pins to prevent rotation. You end up with a tripod mount that will rotate unless you really tighten it down. The lens mount and the articulating screen leave room for only small lips on the front.

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TeamSpeed wrote in post #19385732
Still need to attach it to the body in some fashion, just having the camera sit down into a recessed area isn’t enough. Even if you put in friction tabs, they wear out eventually.

In any case, it’s a shame canon isn’t designing this with battery grips in mind.

RRS uses tripod socket screw, the lip keeps the body from twisting on the plate....a motorwinder could do the same.

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TeamSpeed wrote in post #19385658
I'm 3d printing them right now, on batch #4, getting ready to package up and ready for sale when the R7 is ready to go! (j/k)

Why wait? Just start taking pre-orders..

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Jeff USN Photog 72-76 wrote in post #19385660
how are you anchoring them?

A custom design super strength velcro strap will be provided.

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Archibald wrote in post #19385783
Would you rather buy a phone? According to Sony, smartphones will outperform SLRs (all ILCs are probably intended) in a couple of years.

https://petapixel.com …rs-by-2024-says-sony-ceo/

I'm trying to visualize National Geo photographers stalking grizzlies with a phone...

Yeah. I want to see Sony phone "body" with 600mm f/4 attached.

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rndman wrote in post #19385786
Yeah. I want to see Sony phone "body" with 600mm f/4 attached.

Exactly! No question todays smartphones are pretty great cameras for landscape and even portraits with that computational psuedo bokeh. But reach?? Fuhgeddaboutit!!

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TeamSpeed wrote in post #19385732
Still need to attach it to the body in some fashion, just having the camera sit down into a recessed area isn’t enough. Even if you put in friction tabs, they wear out eventually.

In any case, it’s a shame canon isn’t designing this with battery grips in mind.

Why is this even a question? You use the tripod mount.

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