osroubek Posted November 11, 2015 Share #1 Posted November 11, 2015 Advertisement (gone after registration) I was hoping if someone with the newer M-P 240 tried out the Really Right Stuff BM240 set, L plate and grip. It seems to work very well with the M240 but something about placement of a magnet in the MP 240 making this setup incompatible where the camera will not turn on once mounted in place. Just wondering if this is really true since I cannot find real world experiences with the MP 240. Otherwise, it seems that Arca Swiss has a universal L bracket that may fit. Thanks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted November 11, 2015 Posted November 11, 2015 Hi osroubek, Take a look here RRS L bracket for M-P 240. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
John Z. Goriup Posted November 11, 2015 Share #2 Posted November 11, 2015 Bought and installed the RRS grip with 'L bracket' the same day I got the M-P and have never had the slightest problem………….don't know anything about any magnet getting in the way, but the RRS component being non-ferrous, i,e, anodized aluminum, with stainless steel hardware hasn't and wouldn't pose a problem in trhat regard anyway. As an added bonus, the RRS baseplate is far stronger, better made and useful than the OEM item. After many years of using the RRS grip / L-bracket on a variety of bodies, it has been my " real world experience" thatI the RRS grip is the only way to go. It goes without saying that the grip / bracket will only be as effective and useful as it's designed to be when combined with the with the correct RRS QR plate on your tripod / RRS ballhead. JZG 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/252901-rrs-l-bracket-for-m-p-240/?do=findComment&comment=2926095'>More sharing options...
osroubek Posted November 11, 2015 Author Share #3 Posted November 11, 2015 Thanks so much for your feedback. I have their L bracket and quick release plate for my Canon 5DMK3 and it is fantastic. I'm looking forward to get this for my MP 240. BTW, I notice some tape on the edges of your camera. Just for general protection, or does the bracket rub on the sides of the camera? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Z. Goriup Posted November 11, 2015 Share #4 Posted November 11, 2015 The grip and bracket do not rub against the camera anywhere, the tape effectively keeps the leather strap from rubbing against the body & polishing the chrome finish, which has happened on several older chrome Leica bodies I've owned. I know it's ugly as Hell, but this is a hard-working kit of camera & lenses, not a fashion accessory, but yet I hate to see wear and tear on my equipment. JZG Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryB Posted November 12, 2015 Share #5 Posted November 12, 2015 I have the RRS L bracket and grip as well, it is very well made and fits the M-P perfectly with no issues. But it does fit the RRS QR clamp much better than other Arca Swiss clamps I have tried especially Gitzo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Photoskeptic Posted November 12, 2015 Share #6 Posted November 12, 2015 +1 on RRS L-plate for M240 (M-P). I did have a slight problem on the one for my M8.2 which may be the problem the OP is refering to. Sometimes when installing the plate on older models of M the little nubbin which tells the camera the bottom plate is on the camera, IOW it turns off the warning that the bottom plate is off, will not communicate properly and the plate must be pulled off and re-installed. I suspect the camera is a bit sensitive here and a repeat of the process usually completes the circuit correctly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShawnK Posted November 17, 2015 Share #7 Posted November 17, 2015 Advertisement (gone after registration) Sorry to be late, but just saw the post. I shoot w/Leica M(type 240) 9 months old and immediately bought RRS baseplate w/grip. Works perfectly and never a problem. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pico Posted November 17, 2015 Share #8 Posted November 17, 2015 RRS definitely earned its name. I am very happy with mine. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
digger1914 Posted November 17, 2015 Share #9 Posted November 17, 2015 Strangely their web site still says "This plate is not compatible with the Leica M-P. Since the magnet on the M-P is located in a different location, this plate will not trigger the camera to turn on" But I see that people are having no problems. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest )-( Posted November 17, 2015 Share #10 Posted November 17, 2015 ^ The same message appears on the RRS website about the M246, both have made me hold off getting their L Plate. Anyone also using it successfully with M246? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke_Miller Posted November 18, 2015 Share #11 Posted November 18, 2015 Don't have either the M-P or M-246, but just received a new RRS baseplate and grip for my M-240. The baseplate's magnetic material covers a larger area than shown on the RRS web page. I suspect this one works with the latest models. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
osroubek Posted November 19, 2015 Author Share #12 Posted November 19, 2015 Just got this baseplate for my M-P 240 based on personal experience here as well as a few other people sharing their opinions. It works very well on the newer M-P 240 with NO issues. Not sure either why the RRS website indicates the contrary. Hopefully they will update it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sewing_machine Posted November 20, 2015 Share #13 Posted November 20, 2015 I can't recommend the w inch universal bracket from promediagear enough: http://www.promediagear.com/3-inch-Universal-L-Bracket_p_134.html It's brilliantly made, light, comes with spares, and will fit your next camera and the one after... this seems to me a great solution as it will fit many cameras. I use mine for landscape shooting on a Gitzo tripod and having tried the Arca Swiss and the RRS find this easily as good, if not better. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdk Posted November 25, 2015 Share #14 Posted November 25, 2015 My M-P 240 also works fine with the RRS base, L & grip. No issues at all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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