Camera Rotation Bracket

I'm looking to get a Rotation Bracket for in-studio work and wanted some feedback on the two top choices and see if there is something else I missed.

Just to make sure, the idea is not being able to switch from Portrait to Landscape, but doing it over and over again without having to take the camera off of the tripod. Flash hold is not needed and not wanted.

1) Custom Bracket Digital PRO-SV - $500 for the package
2) RRS - CRD087 Package- $800 for the package.

Any input would be greatly appreciated, specially for the RRS as the extra $300 to me is not worth the extra benefit of the design.

Newton camera rotator. He doesn't merely make flash brackets.

www.newtoncamerabracke​ts.com

Can you point to it on his site? I don't see anything even close to what I was looking for.

aram535 wrote in post #7755063
Can you point to it on his site? I don't see anything even close to what I was looking for.

I see some stuff in the Brackets section: http://www.newtoncamer​abrackets.com/new_page​_5.htm

I haven't heard anything about the JustRite units, but they look good in this video:

http://www.youtube.com​/watch?v=7MjqWuxedug

I filled in the contact info for both sites, but I think the justrite units would be the better choice, they just don't seem to have any pricing or what fits into what on their site. I'll post a follow up as soon as I learn some more.

aram535 wrote in post #7755457
I think the justrite units would be the better choice, they just don't seem to have any pricing or what fits into what on their site.

For the JustRite, pricing is here:

http://www.justritebra​cket.com/Pricing_Order​_Info.html

As for compatibility, I think it's a one-size-fits-all unit (one for grips, one for not), likely with different quick-release plate. You can email them with this form, if you haven't seen it:

http://justritebracket​.com/Compatibility.htm​l

If you go the Newton web site, there is a phone number to talk directly to Robert Newton who is very accomodating and provides very detailed discussion of the bits and pieces to fit your particular circumstance. He makes superb products, and is very free with advice.

Have you thought about a L bracket? I realize you'd have to dismount, which you indicated you did not want, but it's not very laborious.

Agree on the L bracket... Way cheaper option as well (even if you'd include a ballhead!)

I've got a Calumet Photographic brand tripod with a standard non-ball head that flips to vertical after loosening a thumbscrew. It's not great, but good enough for me when an alternative is $800.

Ook wrote in post #7755605
For the JustRite, pricing is here:

http://www.justritebra​cket.com/Pricing_Order​_Info.html

As for compatibility, I think it's a one-size-fits-all unit (one for grips, one for not), likely with different quick-release plate. You can email them with this form, if you haven't seen it:

http://justritebracket​.com/Compatibility.htm​l

This place is local for me. I'm going to give them a call to see if I can look at the brackets in person.

Ook wrote in post #7755605
For the JustRite, pricing is here:

http://www.justritebra​cket.com/Pricing_Order​_Info.html

As for compatibility, I think it's a one-size-fits-all unit (one for grips, one for not), likely with different quick-release plate. You can email them with this form, if you haven't seen it:

http://justritebracket​.com/Compatibility.htm​l

Thank very much for this. So am I right in assuming this is what I need:

JRB 170 Rotating Platform - $180
Tripod Quick Release kit - (Top & BasePlate) - $60
CANON 70-200 Lens Mount - $50

Wilt wrote in post #7755679
If you go the Newton web site, there is a phone number to talk directly to Robert Newton who is very accomodating and provides very detailed discussion of the bits and pieces to fit your particular circumstance. He makes superb products, and is very free with advice.

I actually emailed him, and he responded very quickly. His concern was my 70-200 f/2.8 which has a collar. He think that the lens is going to damage the body if you use the body to hold it up. The 70-200 is my main lens in studio so I'll have to see if there is way around it. I much rather give him my business than a corporation.

Pinto wrote in post #7756014
Have you thought about a L bracket? I realize you'd have to dismount, which you indicated you did not want, but it's not very laborious.

Yes, although the RRS L bracket is very nice (seen their video on how easy it is), I think this would be a better solution as you can go back and forth on a shot by shot basis. It really was my backup choice in case the $500 and $800 prices were the prices. I may still end up with it. I'll call Rob on Monday to see what he can offer me if I were to exclude the 70-200.

Aram, from you post above, it appears you have two seperate "problems".

The 70-200 is easily solvable. All you need is a lens ring QR attachment for the ring and rotation is on the ring. I am not sure what your QR is, but based on your gear list is probably....or could easily be....the Bogen/Monfrotto RC2.

Now all you would need would be a rotator for the camera when a "big white" lens is not being used. For this you could use, for example, the Newton Di400TR Tripod rotator (which is designed for "grip" cameras).

http://www.newtoncamer​abrackets.com/default-old1.htm page down to tripod rotator.

This can easily adapted to use the RC2 or Arca-Swiss (if you go this route an need assistance, I can show you what I did). This will you to easily attach/detach to camera and/or tripod.

John

aram535 wrote in post #7760350
The 70-200 is my main lens in studio so I'll have to see if there is way around it.

I don't understand your problem if you are using the 70-200. Just rotate the camera/lens in the lens' tripod ring.

For the rest, get or make an L-bracket which uses a quick-release mechanism. None of the camera rotators will be as sturdy. Use the same quick-release system on the 70-200 and you'll be set.

SkipD wrote in post #7760506
I don't understand your problem if you are using the 70-200. Just rotate the camera/lens in the lens' tripod ring.

For the rest, get or make an L-bracket which uses a quick-release mechanism. None of the camera rotators will be as sturdy. Use the same quick-release system on the 70-200 and you'll be set.

I didn't mention this as Aram didn't seem interested in the 'L' bracket, but Bogen makes one for RC2.

http://www.bhphotovide​o.com …341_Jr_Elbow_Br​acket.html

I actually think I have one of these in the closet, which I'd sell for 1/2 B&H, plus shipping, if he's interested.