boilerdoc Posted June 24, 2010 Share #61 Posted June 24, 2010 Advertisement (gone after registration) Mine's on the way. Thanks RRS!!!! Steve Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted June 24, 2010 Posted June 24, 2010 Hi boilerdoc, Take a look here Custom L Bracket for the M9. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
Reds Posted June 25, 2010 Share #62 Posted June 25, 2010 Stupid question - can you still access the strap lug on the grip side with this? (For using a wrist strap). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarkleshark Posted June 25, 2010 Share #63 Posted June 25, 2010 I just got mine. This is sweet!!! Outstanding design. The lug strap is not covered . Feels great in the hand and a perfect fit o n the bottom. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reds Posted June 25, 2010 Share #64 Posted June 25, 2010 Thanks My plate arrived today, but my M is in Solms. Usual RRS quality build, I'll have to wait a couple of weeks to fit it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewis44 Posted June 25, 2010 Share #65 Posted June 25, 2010 I just got mine. This is sweet!!! Outstanding design. The lug strap is not covered .Feels great in the hand and a perfect fit o n the bottom. Ditto!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
msk2193 Posted June 26, 2010 Share #66 Posted June 26, 2010 I guess I selected ground, so mine won't be here until Wedensday! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpattison Posted June 27, 2010 Share #67 Posted June 27, 2010 Advertisement (gone after registration) ordered mine (L with grip) two weeks ago. It'll probably come before the M9 (ordered in March!) John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
d2mini Posted June 29, 2010 Share #68 Posted June 29, 2010 Got the baseplate today. Very nice and very tight tolerances. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
msk2193 Posted June 29, 2010 Share #69 Posted June 29, 2010 Got the L bracket today and went out to do a bit of shooting. I think there might be a Thumbs Up for sale within days! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoppyman Posted June 29, 2010 Share #70 Posted June 29, 2010 Mine just reported shipped . Maybe it will be the first Southern Hemisphere example. I hope that it was made upside down. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwelland Posted June 29, 2010 Share #71 Posted June 29, 2010 Mine arrived today and I'm very impressed with the precision build & finish. However, the precision fit is very tight on my M9 to the degree that at first I thought I'd got it stuck on permanently . As it was I had to dismantle the grip/L pate to get it to fit at all. It seems like it'll loosen over time but has anyone else noticed this? Btw, yes I did follow the instructions religiously and engaged the tab first etc etc. I'll have to try it on the M8 and see if that's a more forgiving fit. The other thing to be aware of with the L bracket is that it seems like you need to relocate your strap to the ring on the bracket. This is a bit of a bummer for me as I sometimes shoot with the camera in a Luigi case and then put on an L plate/arca mount on a second base plate for tripod use. I'm going to have to move to a single ring/strap mount on the right to accommodate this. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
digitalfx Posted June 29, 2010 Share #72 Posted June 29, 2010 Mine arrived today, and it also has a very tight fit. I had a hard time removing it. Over time it will wear the paint off the bottom of the M9. Besides this issue, it is very nice. low enough profile that I may even consider leaving it on full time. Im also rethinking my decision to order the base plate only. I wish I ordered the grip and L bracket now. here are a few images: 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! 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/110200-custom-l-bracket-for-the-m9/?do=findComment&comment=1365079'>More sharing options...
gravastar Posted June 29, 2010 Share #73 Posted June 29, 2010 Is the tripod mounting hole in the baseplate in line with the center of the lens mount ie. in line with the lens optical axis? It looks like it is from the photo. I ask because of Pano use, although with a RRS clamp there would be provision for adjusting this. Bob. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
digitalfx Posted June 29, 2010 Share #74 Posted June 29, 2010 Is the tripod mounting hole in the baseplate in line with the center of the lens mount ie. in line with the lens optical axis? It looks like it is from the photo. I ask because of Pano use, although with a RRS clamp there would be provision for adjusting this. Bob. Yes centered with lens unlike the Leica plate. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdtrick Posted June 29, 2010 Share #75 Posted June 29, 2010 I just got my baseplate. I did not feel the need for the L or Grip add ons. It looks good on the camera but I have not used it on the tripod yet. Pete Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoppyman Posted June 30, 2010 Share #76 Posted June 30, 2010 That's an interesting point, Graham. I ordered the plate and L bracket combination. I don't have it yet but it looks as though the original strap lug is maybe still accessible as well as the new attachment point (?) 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! You would need to thread the strap through however. Maybe it might hang a little differently? I guess it depends on how you use it and your preferences too. I just have a wrist strap on the opposite side so fitting/removing the L plate should not be a problem as far as that goes. My camera is normally in a Luigi case too so obviously you can decide new base plate OR case at any one time ....The other thing to be aware of with the L bracket is that it seems like you need to relocate your strap to the ring on the bracket. This is a bit of a bummer for me as I sometimes shoot with the camera in a Luigi case and then put on an L plate/arca mount on a second base plate for tripod use. I'm going to have to move to a single ring/strap mount on the right to accommodate this. Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! You would need to thread the strap through however. Maybe it might hang a little differently? I guess it depends on how you use it and your preferences too. I just have a wrist strap on the opposite side so fitting/removing the L plate should not be a problem as far as that goes. My camera is normally in a Luigi case too so obviously you can decide new base plate OR case at any one time ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/110200-custom-l-bracket-for-the-m9/?do=findComment&comment=1365353'>More sharing options...
lewis44 Posted June 30, 2010 Share #77 Posted June 30, 2010 I found that I liked the setup very much, with one exception. The grip felt slippery to my fingers when I used it. The solution for me was to cover it with the same leather covering material that I got from Morgan @ Camera Leathers. I received the material this morning, and about 1/2 hour later these are the results. An Exact-O knife and a little patience were the tools. 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! 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/110200-custom-l-bracket-for-the-m9/?do=findComment&comment=1366014'>More sharing options...
gwelland Posted July 5, 2010 Share #78 Posted July 5, 2010 Update on RRS BM9 with my M8 & M9. With MY cameras, the M8 is an absolutely perfect precision fit. THe M9 fit is very tight and arguably too tight on my camera not so much for mounting it but the effort to remove it. It would seem that the M8 & M9 must have some subtly different dimensions which is counter to what we all understand I believe. :confused: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gravastar Posted July 5, 2010 Share #79 Posted July 5, 2010 Hmmm.... My M8 chrome base is a good fit on the chrome M8 but a tighter fit on the black M9. The M9 base is a good fit on the M9 but looser on the M8. The bottom rims of the M8 and M9 appear to have a similar black surface finish, so it looks as if there's a very small dimensional difference between my sample of two. Bob. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Posted July 5, 2010 Share #80 Posted July 5, 2010 Here is just another option, especially if you want to use a nodal point. The rest of the site shows just the bracket for $199 usd. For me, a L-bracket would just add another level of weight and complexity for use with the Nodal Ninja 3. The set up shown adds a leveler and a cool rotator. But, I admit I still don't completely get the L-bracket concept for the M. http://store.nodalninja.com/nn3_p/n3ii-rd3l-6-8-10.htm Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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