Tripod heads and L Plates

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I am looking into getting a new tripod head so that I can use an l plate. At the moment I am using a Manfrotto head, but there does not seem to be any ideal solution to use an L plate on it, and Manfrottos own version does not seem too good. Does anyone have any suggestions for tripod heads that are L Plate compatible as I have done a little Googling but have absolutely no idea where to start. Any suggestions are appreciated. It would be for a Nikon D800 in the event that weight is any consideration.
 
Any head that is Arca-Swiss compatible will be okay with an L-plate. I use Induro heads FWIW but Redsnapper, Benro and many others will be suitable.

Bob
 
What bob said, Arca Swiss compatible. I use a redsnapper and Arca-swiss and I can recommend both. Depends on how much you wanna spend, generally one with a lot of torque and good smooth ball action is what your looking for.

http://www.redsnapperuk.com/camera-accessories/RSH-12_Ball_head.html

http://www.amazon.co.uk/SUNWAYFOTO-...27549275&sr=8-1&keywords=sunwayfoto+ball+head

http://www.wexphotographic.com/buy-arca-swiss-monoball-z1-sp-with-quickset/p1027872

Or this is a fairly good review of top-end ball heads.............

http://www.ronmartblog.com/2011/08/tripod-ball-headsalternatives-to-rrs-bh.html
 
I've just done exactly the same thing. Sunwayfoto do have the plates and a little conversion goodie for converting some Manfrotto heads.

I eventually ended up buying a Sunwayfoto head and L-Bracket along with some other plates for my longer lenses and to be honest the quality is pretty damn good, but a lot less than the likes of Wimberly, Arca-Swiss, Kirk etc.

The cost of the new complete head costs more than converting the Manfrotto head, but I then sold the Manfrotto head to offset the cost. Had I have just converted I wouldn't have been able to sell the manfrotto head and it would have ended up costing me more.

I bought from these guys. They are very helpful, answered all of my questions quickly.
http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Camera-Gear-UK

I bought this head. It's an ex-Demo but in perfect condition. you wouldn't know it was ex-demo if they didn't say so. Holds my 6D with 70-200 very sturdy.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DEMO-SUNW...925?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item4d2eb71bc5
 
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I've got a Sunwayfoto L-bracket coupled with one of their heads, albeit for Canon, and they work just great and a darn sight cheaper than better-known brands.
 
pingu666 said:
you can get generic arca swiss l plates off ebay for a fiver or less ;)
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The problem is they are generic which usually means you loose access to the remote shutter release plug. I'd rather pay a bit more for a plate made to fit the camera.

The L plate for my 6D was around £70, from sunwayfoto which is half the price of a Kirk and nearly £100 less than RRS.

Still expensive for what they are, but aren't all camera accessories :(
 
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