RRS Base Plate issue with M10 Monochrom

[Habbable]

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Anybody else running into issues using the Really Right Stuff Base plate ( BM10 B ) specifically on the M10 Monochrom?

I'm attaching a photo (left: factory fit) showing the issue (only occurring on the side with the circular tab/retainer) where the base plate is pushing on the leatherette to the point where it's bubbling the material. I could certainly file the base plate down, but that's not ideal. According to RRS, they've heard vague rumors of concerns with the M10M. Also, I'm seeing that the rubber pad on the opposite side of the "problem spot" is slightly misaligned.

Exchanging is complicated by the fact that the item appears to be on backorder and RRS indicated they are not going to do another production run (i.e. it's a discontinued item). I may consider a universal L-bracket, but these base plates are pretty sweet. Incidentally, the L-bracket and grip from my M240 RRS variant appear to line up perfectly with the M10 model.

I've had great luck with RRS products in the past, but maybe I got a lemon. I imagine the tolerances are likely an issue on the Leica cutting/placement of the leatherette side of things, but that's going to get tricky to sort out.

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[Dsauro]

I emailed RRS specifically to ask which L bracket to use for the M10M.  Of course this is not the base plate issue you referenced but still similar in the general topic.  They said, due to demand, they don’t have a dedicated L Bracket for the M10M. I totally understand that limited demand doesn’t make sense for production costs.  However, they suggested using the more generic MC-L-multi camera L bracket.  I haven’t tried it yet due to the fit issues you are experiencing, albeit a different accessory.  Wondering if I can tag along on this thread to inquire as to anyone who has used this L Bracket on the M10M, and your thoughts to effectiveness 

[digger1914]

You are better off posting this question in the Monochrom forum.  More likely to get an answer!

[Habbable]

😶...yes, my mistake

[jakontil]

How weird... i used the m10-D with this plate..: and i thought their dimension are the same between m10-d and m10-m ? 
 

but nothing happens like this 

[John Miranda]

For what it's worth I have the same RRS plate, an M10 and M10M.  They both fit fine, no impact to the leatherette.  Might a slim o-ring or thin adder to the cushion pad adjust the tolerance just enough while preserving stability? 

[250swb]

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See if the rubber pad can be pried up and centralised, it looks like the body wouldn't sit squarely but that's the other end to where your concern is. As John says above add a shim inside the baseplate or you could file the lip down.

[Habbable]

14 hours ago, John Miranda said:

For what it's worth I have the same RRS plate, an M10 and M10M.  They both fit fine, no impact to the leatherette.  Might a slim o-ring or thin adder to the cushion pad adjust the tolerance just enough while preserving stability? 

I was hoping that adding an o-ring to the screw would work, but it did not improve the fit...moving the o-ring to the other side does indeed make the fit better. I may try to find some rubber or pad-material and epoxy it to that side.

7 hours ago, 250swb said:

See if the rubber pad can be pried up and centralised, it looks like the body wouldn't sit squarely but that's the other end to where your concern is. As John says above add a shim inside the baseplate or you could file the lip down.

I've hesitated to modify the plate (since I can still return/exchange it)...I'm going to wait a week or so to see if the product is indeed discontinued before I go down any permanent modification. I may try to exacto/cut the overhang before trying to recenter the pad.