glent Posted November 26, 2015 Share #1 Posted November 26, 2015 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hi I hope to purchase the Leica SL when funds permit. Along with this I wanted to buy an L Plate for landscape work. Having bought gear from Really Right Stuff before I would like to stick to this brand. I read somewhere that the Really Right Stuff MC-L: Multi Camera L Plate should work. Can forum members please confirm this to be the case. Thank you. Glen Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ramarren Posted November 26, 2015 Share #2 Posted November 26, 2015 John Eaton reported it fitted and worked fine on the SL in this GetDPI.com forum thread: http://www.getdpi.com/forum/leica/56504-fun-leica-sl-digital-post670708.html#post670708 I've usually bought just the small tripod plate for my cameras because I often want to leave it attached and I find the L-plates cumbersome. I found that Acratech makes an interesting "Universal L Bracket" that I'm considering buying: http://www.acratech.net/l-brackets-and-nodal-rails/universal-l-bracket/. This would enable me to use the L bracket with any of my cameras and also enable its use with the three large, heavy telephoto lenses I have that have fixed tripod mounting points on the lens, without a rotating collar. For me, it is a viable alternative. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
glent Posted November 26, 2015 Author Share #3 Posted November 26, 2015 Thank you. That's helpful. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicaiste Posted December 23, 2015 Share #4 Posted December 23, 2015 I am using the B9 plate from Really Right Stuff on the SL. It is not a L Plate, but it has an anti-twist flange and bi-diretional dovetails. http://www.reallyrightstuff.com/B9-Multi-use-bidirectional-plate Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/253630-recommended-l-plate-for-leica-sl/?do=findComment&comment=2954666'>More sharing options...
dkCambridgeshire Posted December 23, 2015 Share #5 Posted December 23, 2015 The Arca Swiss CUBE tripod head would be an excellent solution. I was lucky to find a secondhand example: http://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/254561-overcoming-the-alleged-shortcomings-of-a-mirror-lens/?p=2954737 … there are several YouTube videos illustrating its versatility. And a Korean company makes a clone. dunk Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramarren Posted December 24, 2015 Share #6 Posted December 24, 2015 John Eaton reported it fitted and worked fine on the SL in this GetDPI.com forum thread: http://www.getdpi.com/forum/leica/56504-fun-leica-sl-digital-post670708.html#post670708 I've usually bought just the small tripod plate for my cameras because I often want to leave it attached and I find the L-plates cumbersome. I found that Acratech makes an interesting "Universal L Bracket" that I'm considering buying: http://www.acratech.net/l-brackets-and-nodal-rails/universal-l-bracket/. This would enable me to use the L bracket with any of my cameras and also enable its use with the three large, heavy telephoto lenses I have that have fixed tripod mounting points on the lens, without a rotating collar. For me, it is a viable alternative. I bought that Acratech L-bracket. It's beautifully made and works very well. The clamp can be rotated and positioned on it for best access and convenient fit with whatever you're attaching to it. Combined with the RRS BP-CS general purchase camera plate on the SL, it works very flexibly. It works well combined with the Induro PU-50 camera plates fitted to the Telyt-R 250 and Elmarit-R 180 as well. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
relms Posted November 30, 2016 Share #7 Posted November 30, 2016 Advertisement (gone after registration) Really Right Stuff now has an L-plate for the SL. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest roey Posted November 30, 2016 Share #8 Posted November 30, 2016 Really Right Stuff now has an L-plate for the SL. It fits and works well. You don't need to detach it to change the battery because it has a couple of strategically placed holes that give access to the battery and the battery release lever. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenningsmca Posted December 2, 2016 Share #9 Posted December 2, 2016 I second the RRS L Plate, best of which the left side can be removed to save weight if its not required. Best quality that I know of. MJ Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul925 Posted December 2, 2016 Share #10 Posted December 2, 2016 +1. The RRS L-plate also adds just the right amount of extra height! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlashGordonPhotography Posted December 2, 2016 Share #11 Posted December 2, 2016 +1. The RRS L-plate also adds just the right amount of extra height! I think so too! I never take mine off. Gordon Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmradman Posted December 2, 2016 Share #12 Posted December 2, 2016 Does anyone stock RRS products in EU/UK? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbpost Posted December 2, 2016 Share #13 Posted December 2, 2016 I bought mine here: https://www.augenblicke-eingefangen.de/catalog/index.php?language=en&translation= 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackDoc Posted December 2, 2016 Share #14 Posted December 2, 2016 (edited) I 've bought mine there too and will be delivered tomorrow... Edited December 2, 2016 by BlackDoc Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlashGordonPhotography Posted December 2, 2016 Share #15 Posted December 2, 2016 Mine arrived in a week to Oz from the US. RRS are pretty efficient. Gordon Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterbob67 Posted December 2, 2016 Share #16 Posted December 2, 2016 Funnily enough I've just posted on the M forum about my L bracket experience... I sold my M and got the SL, and the ProMediaGear Universal L bracket also works superbly on the SL (I sold my M for the SL). Just an other perspective/experience: "I've used the RRS L bracket (for my M9) and the Arca Swiss Universal L bracket; I backpack and weight is important to me, as is quality. I can't recommend one of these from ProMediaGear enough: http://www.promediag...ersal_c_22.html I have the 3" version. One real advantage, apart from price and weight, is that it stores the allen key within the bracket, which is a great feature, espacially if you are like me and lose stuff... So, for cost, quality, weight, adaptability and practicability I can't recommend this enough. I sold my Arca Swiss Universal L bracket; and I won't do RSS simply because you have to change bracket with each new camera. Oh yes, and I too had problems with RSS - their ball-head with 'Arca Swiss compatible' lever clamp did not take the Arca Swiss bracket - it wouldn't close enough to clamp, which was a major disappointment for such an expensive item, and their customer service wasn't particularly helpful either. So Peter Wright above mirrors my experience." Pete 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MT0227 Posted January 8, 2017 Share #17 Posted January 8, 2017 I recently purchased the RSS BSL Base Plate. In addition to using it with my RSS Heads/Plates, what I Really like about it is the ability to hang the SL vertically, slinging it over your shoulder, with the grip set right off your hip. 2017-01-08_001-001 by Marc Tauber, on Flickr Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest NEIL-D-WILLIAMS Posted January 12, 2017 Share #18 Posted January 12, 2017 I screwed up. I just bought the base plate and now the L part is on back order.........I will wait and get the L bit as well Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vieri Posted January 12, 2017 Share #19 Posted January 12, 2017 +1 for the RRS L-plate, works great and it's flush with the camera (except for the L bit): Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MT0227 Posted January 13, 2017 Share #20 Posted January 13, 2017 I didn't bother with the L Plate add-on. I think it adds a bit too much bulk and for the few times I need it I can just adjust with my ball head. The fact that I can sling and hang the SL vertically on my hip is worth the cost alone. Also, the added depth to body provides a bit more grip vertically with feels nice in my hands. I screwed up. I just bought the base plate and now the L part is on back order.........I will wait and get the L bit as well +1 for the RRS L-plate, works great and it's flush with the camera (except for the L bit): Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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