Neoprene or rubber case for SL

[howiebrou]

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I have seen some neoprene or rubber cases for some SLRs. Much lighter than a leather case (the SL is already heavy enough). Is anyone aware of any for the SL (or M or Q?) I find the leather cases very heavy sometimes and or i really need is something to offer basic protection so i can put it down without scratching up the baseplate.

 

May be even something that just covers the baseplate.

 

Thanks.

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Edited October 13, 2018 by howiebrou

[LD_50]

To cover the baseplate try a Really Right Stuff L bracket. You can remove the vertical piece and only have the base attached. I leave it on camera this way all the time. It improves the handling by making the grip slightly taller and its a slightly softer edge so it doesn’t dig into my palm. 

Other than that a bit of tape would cover the baseplate for protection with no extra weight. 

[howiebrou]

8 minutes ago, LD_50 said:

To cover the baseplate try a Really Right Stuff L bracket. You can remove the vertical piece and only have the base attached. I leave it on camera this way all the time. It improves the handling by making the grip slightly taller and its a slightly softer edge so it doesn’t dig into my palm. 

Other than that a bit of tape would cover the baseplate for protection with no extra weight. 

Thanks I will check it out but i would still be interested if there is a bumper available. Taping the bottom i worry about leaving tape residue and one would need to cut around the battery compartment too?

[ajmarton1]

I can’t imagine covering a $6000 body in that cheap looking neoprene. I love the feel and touch of Leica bodies. I just use black masking tape. 

[howiebrou]

7 minutes ago, ajmarton1 said:

I can’t imagine covering a $6000 body in that cheap looking neoprene. I love the feel and touch of Leica bodies. I just use black masking tape. 

Actually the photo doesn't really show what i want. I just want to protect the base.

[LD_50]

To cover the baseplate try a Really Right Stuff L bracket. You can remove the vertical piece and only have the base attached. I leave it on camera this way all the time. It improves the handling by making the grip slightly taller and its a slightly softer edge so it doesn’t dig into my palm. 

Other than that a bit of tape would cover the baseplate for protection with no extra weight. 

[jrp]

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I use those neoprene cases when the camera is not in a proper camera bag.  They work v well. 

[darylgo]

The Leica grip will also provide protection for the base, of course it adds weight and is rather costly.  It's well built but mine sits at home mostly.  

[howiebrou]

10 hours ago, LD_50 said:

To cover the baseplate try a Really Right Stuff L bracket. You can remove the vertical piece and only have the base attached. I leave it on camera this way all the time. It improves the handling by making the grip slightly taller and its a slightly softer edge so it doesn’t dig into my palm. 

Other than that a bit of tape would cover the baseplate for protection with no extra weight. 

Thanks. Is it heavy?

[LD_50]

No. 90g for the base plate. 

[howiebrou]

1 hour ago, LD_50 said:

No. 90g for the base plate. 

Thanks

 

[hmathias]

I would be slightly concerned about mold caused by the waterproofness of the neoprene trapping condensation from moisture and environmental temperature changes. Once you get mold spores on (and in) a camera they are impossible to get rid of. There are other ways to protect a camera.

 

 

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Edited October 14, 2018 by hmathias

[howiebrou]

16 hours ago, hmathias said:

I would be slightly concerned about mold caused by the waterproofness of the neoprene trapping condensation from moisture and environmental temperature changes. Once you get mold spores on (and in) a camera they are impossible to get rid of. There are other ways to protect a camera.

 

 

HarryMathiasImages.com

Agree. I would not wish to keep it on all the time just sometimes. I like to place my cameras on the ground a lot to take low angles and it would be nice to have something to slip on that would protect it temporarily. May be s custom neoprene sleeve with elastic that just slips onto the base would work.

[Einst_Stein]

The advantage of the rubber or neoprene is it is better in absorbing the impact. It can also protect the body from scratches from the tree or whatever's when walking with it hanging on the hip. 

The leather half case had the same benefit, but all the current available make the grip less comfortable.

RRS L plate is good to protect the bottom， and also offer vertical tripod Mount, but I find the much other brand L plate is just as good and only costs less than 10 USD. It leaves the battery and SD compartment open. I don't see the RRS L plate justifies 190USD.

 

 

[howiebrou]

14 minutes ago, Einst_Stein said:

The advantage of the rubber or neoprene is it is better in absorbing the impact. It can also protect the body from scratches from the tree or whatever's when walking with it hanging on the hip. 

The leather half case had the same benefit, but all the current available make the grip less comfortable.

RRS L plate is good to protect the bottom， and also offer vertical tripod Mount, but I find the much other brand L plate is just as good and only costs less than 10 USD. It leaves the battery and SD compartment open. I don't see the RRS L plate justifies 190USD.

 

 

Can you provide a link to the cheaper base plates?

[Einst_Stein]

2 hours ago, howiebrou said:

Can you provide a link to the cheaper base plates?

sure， I will send you when I get home.

 

[Einst_Stein]

The screen shot file size is too big to attach. But you can find many sellers from ebay, just search camera L plate, and look for the type MPU-105 or MPU-105L.

[LD_50]

Have you actually compared the RRS plate to 10 USD alternatives? I read this stuff a lot and typically find you get what you pay for. 

I have owned many RRS products and have found they are worth the price. Their products have been great and their service has been great. 

[Einst_Stein]

2 hours ago, LD_50 said:

Have you actually compared the RRS plate to 10 USD alternatives? I read this stuff a lot and typically find you get what you pay for. 

I have owned many RRS products and have found they are worth the price. Their products have been great and their service has been great. 

Yes, I did. Both work. Whether RRS justifies the price is personal. I don't think so at all.

You can find dedicated L plates for other cameras, including RRS, much cheaper，Alas the only deficated one for SL is RRS, hence a  rip off price. 

There is no black magic in making the L plate. The more expensive one is not necessary more difficult to  make

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[LD_50]

16 hours ago, Einst_Stein said:

Yes, I did. Both work. Whether RRS justifies the price is personal. I don't think so at all.

You can find dedicated L plates for other cameras, including RRS, much cheaper，Alas the only deficated one for SL is RRS, hence a  rip off price. 

There is no black magic in making the L plate. The more expensive one is not necessary more difficult to  make

RRS’s L plate fits the SL perfectly and extends the grip in doing so to a more comfortable height. It also stores the tool for removing the vertical component and has a perfectly placed hand strap attachment point. 

It’s surprising that the sub-10 USD universal L plates on eBay are “just as good” as the RRS design. The ones I’ve seen on eBay and in person are not even designed specifically for the SL or any other camera so they do not offer the advantages the RRS plates do.