Cheap L Brackets

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Thanks all.

I've ordered it along with an Arca Swiss adaptor for my manfrotto 410 geared head.

Thanks again
Neil
 
DuncanDisorderly said:
That's really interesting.
I've recently started using L-Brackets and had relegated my beloved 410 head to the cupboard.
I'm still not getting on with the ball head; lack of precision and a touch of droop on releasing the body despite being a 'large' ball.
This may be just what I'm after - thanks :)
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Hi Duncan.

I also had a ball head that I couldn't get on with for the exact reasons you mention.
I'll report back with my findings and post some pics up when I've completed the El Cheapo mod!

Cheers
 
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OK, both the adaptor and the bracket arrived nice and early this morning. Took me all of 5 minutes to set it up of the Manfrotto 410 geared head.
The only issue I see with this, and to be honest, its not an issue for D800 owners if you use the remote, is that you're not able to access the side door. This may not be the case with other cameras though.

So the 'mod' went like this.

1. From left to right - Manfrotto 410 base plate, Arca Swiss adaptor plate and the XCsource L Bracket

1 by neil almond, on Flickr

2. The adaptor is screwed into the Manfrotto base plate using the existing screw - simple.

2 by neil almond, on Flickr

3. Here's an image (shaky I know) of the L plate screwed into the D800E - nice snug fit. Note the plate is a two piece bit of kit, but it is SOLID. Not bad for under £10 -saved me £'s over the Kirk or Manfrotto equivalent.

3 by neil almond, on Flickr

4. Manfrotto base plate with the adaptor mounted onto the 410 geared head.

4 by neil almond, on Flickr

5. Camera mounted in landscape position.

5 by neil almond, on Flickr

6. Camera mounted in the portrait position.

6 by neil almond, on Flickr

May have a chance to test this out tomorrow evening on the way back from work, but my initial impression is that for £20, this solution is an absolute steal that I wouldn't hesitate to recommend.
 
Neil

Thanks for this. Have you had the opportunity to try this set up in anger yet. The Arca plate looks quite tiny sitting on the top, although having recently acquired a 410 head I was surprised just how big the Manfrotto plate is ☺
 
taxboy said:
Neil

Thanks for this. Have you had the opportunity to try this set up in anger yet. The Arca plate looks quite tiny sitting on the top, although having recently acquired a 410 head I was surprised just how big the Manfrotto plate is ☺
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Yep, all is good, solid as a rock mate. Using it all the time presently.
 
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