hoppyman Posted July 31, 2010 Share #121 Posted July 31, 2010 Advertisement (gone after registration) Really Right Stuff just notified me that my replacement baseplate with L Bracket has now shipped. I took the opportunity to order a couple more things from Really Right Stuff in the meantime. They are coming with my repacement items, RRS refunded the shipping in full for the returned items and charged me no additional shipping at all for the extra items which doubled my package size Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted July 31, 2010 Posted July 31, 2010 Hi hoppyman, Take a look here Custom L Bracket for the M9. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
rcoles Posted July 31, 2010 Share #122 Posted July 31, 2010 Does anyone know the status of the Arca-Swiss bracket? It looked great, but I have not seen anything since a rumor site posted a photo several months ago. Bob Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom in mpls Posted July 31, 2010 Share #123 Posted July 31, 2010 ...doubled my package size According to all the spam I receive, that should make you smile. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
d_brown Posted July 31, 2010 Share #124 Posted July 31, 2010 Does anyone know the status of the Arca-Swiss bracket? It looked great, but I have not seen anything since a rumor site posted a photo several months ago. Bob B&H shipped mine yesterday after a 6-week wait. It was incorrectly routed to Canada and now sits there. If it is delivered tomorrow or Monday, I'll post my comments. I returned the RRS bracket for a refund. Beautifully made, but was not very usable. Dale Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nocti-Luchs Posted August 3, 2010 Share #125 Posted August 3, 2010 I have the new Arca-Swiss bracket. It´s great! You can adjust it to different cameras and even use it as a normal camera plate. You can order it also here: Arca-Shop.de - ARCA SWISS Artikel vom Fachhndler im online Shop Here you can see how it works: 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=1395566'>More sharing options...
hoppyman Posted August 8, 2010 Share #126 Posted August 8, 2010 I had pre-ordered and received the Really Right Stuff baseplate and L bracket for my M9. As the fit on my camera was more snug than I preferred, I returned it under the voluntary recall arrangements. Today I received (in Australia) my replacement set. The fit is perfection on my camera with no discernible play when mounted and prior to locking. At the same time there is no difficulty at all in fitting nor removing the assembly from my camera. In contrast my original M9 baseplate and my older M8 base plate/grip have larger clearances and easily detectable lateral play on my camera before the lock is engaged. Using a vernier caliper I measured all of the items, including the returned first RRS base plate. Those measurements confirmed what I can easily feel when fitting the assembly to my M9. I recommend the M9 version for any M9 or M8 owner. The sizing, although larger than the M8 only version is still smaller than the original Leica items for that camera too. That is to say it fits better with less play. Obviously if there is an M9 in your future you won't need to replace the plate when you change your camera. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoySmith Posted August 9, 2010 Share #127 Posted August 9, 2010 Advertisement (gone after registration) I had pre-ordered and received the Really Right Stuff baseplate and L bracket for my M9. As the fit on my camera was more snug than I preferred, I returned it under the voluntary recall arrangements. Today I received (in Australia) my replacement set. The fit is perfection on my camera with no discernible play when mounted and prior to locking. At the same time there is no difficulty at all in fitting nor removing the assembly from my camera. In contrast my original M9 baseplate and my older M8 base plate/grip have larger clearances and easily detectable lateral play on my camera before the lock is engaged. Using a vernier caliper I measured all of the items, including the returned first RRS base plate. Those measurements confirmed what I can easily feel when fitting the assembly to my M9. I recommend the M9 version for any M9 or M8 owner. The sizing, although larger than the M8 only version is still smaller than the original Leica items for that camera too. That is to say it fits better with less play. Obviously if there is an M9 in your future you won't need to replace the plate when you change your camera. I ordered mine today. I still need to figure out what to do with the strap. Roy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoppyman Posted August 9, 2010 Share #128 Posted August 9, 2010 Roy, if desired you can still fit the strap to camera's left hand lug after fitting the L Bracket. You need to detach the strap again if you want to remove the base plate/ L bracket though. There's a new lug provided on the top of the L Baracket as well. I guess a quick detach strap system would work. I generally have my camera in a bag (or in my hand of course) and it has only a wrist strap fitted on the opposite side. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom_W Posted August 9, 2010 Share #129 Posted August 9, 2010 Got my L bracket baseplate replacement today, it's so good... I'm soooooooo happy. T Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
urgenta Posted August 9, 2010 Share #130 Posted August 9, 2010 Got my BM9-Set from RRS recently. It makes the M9 an ergonomic tool - together with Thumbs Up. I am now really happy with my M9. Really Right Stuff - BM9 Set: Includes Base + L-Plate + Grip - Kit Configuration Page Regards Hans Villars Switzerland Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
boilerdoc Posted August 12, 2010 Share #131 Posted August 12, 2010 Finally got my L plate with grip extension back from RRS. Now, it fits snuggly but at least it goes on! I added a piece of skateboard tape to the too smooth grip. Much better. Does add bulk and length but you have to expect that right? Highly recommended now!! Steve Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gib_robinson Posted August 13, 2010 Share #132 Posted August 13, 2010 I've been using the re-configured RRS L-plate for about two weeks. It's a gem. I love the ease of use on a tripod. My solution to the strap issue is to use a Y strap on the RRS plate. Since it only attaches to the left-side lug, I can leave it on when I remove the L-plate. I have a Black Rapid strap attached to the tripod mount on the original base plate so when I am not carrying a tripod, I can use the Black Rapid strap. --Gib Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
urgenta Posted August 13, 2010 Share #133 Posted August 13, 2010 When i remove the M9 with the BM-9 Set from the tripod, i screw in the Sniper Steel strap. SUN-SNIPER "STEEL" Regards Hans Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckw Posted August 20, 2010 Share #134 Posted August 20, 2010 Now that RRS has available their newly modified bottom plate for the M9 I went ahead and ordered - took delivery yesterday. I ordered the grip along with the plate but not the L bracket. What an ergonomically great piece of engineering work! My hold on the camera is now very secure and, of course, the plate works extremely well with my RRS ball head and quick release clamp. Congratulations to Really Right Stuff on a nice piece of engineering work! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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