Hi
Today I forgot my RSS bottom plate and had to use a sturdy SA quick change plate attached to the bottom of my M9. I was quite shocked by the reduced quality of photos due to increased vibrations. The standard plate of my M9 can easily be moved a mm in every direction, and when attached to tripod I hardly need the ballhead to move the camera (well nearly ). No but seriously, my original M9 is simply not usable in combination with a tripod without the RSS plate.
Anyone else with same problem? Is this normal after just 2-3 years of use? My old Nikon SLRs held for years and years. Any suggestions how to improve would be highly appreciated.
Luckily the new M is said to have an improved tripod mount.