Portrait/Landscape bracket

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Does anyone know of a bracket that can hold a gripped camera whilst on a tripod and allow you to quickly flip it between portrait and landscape mode. Having done a wedding yesterday I found it a pain not being able to have the camera on the tripod in portrait mode.
 
you need a l bracket from the likes of Kirk or RRS. Both are american companies; Kirk have a uk reseller in warehouse express but you have to buy from RRS direct. since these brackets use the arca style quick release you'll have to buy something for the tripod head or replace it with something like the kirk bh-1 ballhead.

one word of warning, these aren't cheap :eek:. if you can buy secondhand.
 
I've looked into these brackets, as I wanted to use them for my landscape shots (when camera in portrait position); what I've found is that these brackets are made for each camera model differently (with the exception of the D300 / D700, as they share the same ergonomics).

So, I would have bought them for my D70, then need a new set for the D200, D2Xs, D300 and D700 ... each costing a good £££ :eek:; not counting the cost of having to change my head & plates.

It's an option, but only for serious needs.
 
You need "L" plate if you want to keep the same compostion in landscape / portrait mode.

A decent ballhead will also allow you to flip landscape / portrait, but you do change the composition this way..

I have to say that for what they are, the "L" plate solution seems very expensive to workaround this problem tbh!
 
The Manfrotto joystick head does allow me to flip the camera by 90 degrees but it then changes the height so I would have to raise the central column to compensate. I will look into the bracket but would like it to fit the D200/D300/D700 with grips or D3/D3s if I change camera.
 
They are ridiculously expensive and don't even quite do what I wanted. I was hoping for a bracket that stays attached to the tripod but allows the camera to rotate into the alternative position!
 
You're absolutely right cowasaki, but that's the only thing I know of that sounds like what you're after other than getting a three way pan & tilt head for your tripod.
 
Bendihossan said:
You're absolutely right cowasaki, but that's the only thing I know of that sounds like what you're after other than getting a three way pan & tilt head for your tripod.
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I posted one (see post #7) that looks ok but not sure how strong it would be.
 
That one doesn't look very stable to be honest! I think you'd be better off with a three way pant & tilt head. Not sure what tripod you have but as an example the redsnapper one I have is great. I use it for switching between portrait/landscape orientation for shooting landscapes more than anything but I've used it at weddings a few times too and it does the job :)
 
Bendihossan said:
That one doesn't look very stable to be honest! I think you'd be better off with a three way pant & tilt head. Not sure what tripod you have but as an example the redsnapper one I have is great. I use it for switching between portrait/landscape orientation for shooting landscapes more than anything but I've used it at weddings a few times too and it does the job :)
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I have a Manfrotto tripod with a 222 joystick head. The joystick head will drop by 90 degrees but the camera is then 6 inches to the side and 6 inches lower. I was after something that left the camera where it was. It would be handy in the studio and on location and if universal and heavy duty could last me for years so £100 or so is not out of the question.
 
cowasaki said:
I have a Manfrotto tripod with a 222 joystick head. The joystick head will drop by 90 degrees but the camera is then 6 inches to the side and 6 inches lower. I was after something that left the camera where it was. It would be handy in the studio and on location and if universal and heavy duty could last me for years so £100 or so is not out of the question.
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Ah, I get you. In that case I think the Wimberly is as good as it gets mate. I've not heard of brackets/adapters for tripods on the 24-70mm so that's all I've got for you I'm afraid :shrug:
 
photon said:
Here it is in the version with the correct plates for your head: http://www.fotosense.co.uk/manfrotto-341-junior-elbow-bracket-with-1-4-and-3-8-screw.html
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Hmmm just noticed "good for small to medium sized cameras".....

So gripped D200 + 80-200 or gripped D700 + 24-70 or hopefully D3 all with flashes might be a touch too much.......

Might off load the flash to a separate tripod though but even then it might not be ideal for weddings or similar. I suppose it would be handy in the studio minus the grip but I think I might have to check maximum weight etc....
 
cowasaki said:
Thats not a bad saving at £45. Will check maximum weights but I think it might not handle the setup.
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That looks awful, and is going to be very unweildy to hold if you want to go off-tripod. Looks like its been designed by an engineer who never actually shot a photo in his life! Not practical IMHO.

Much as I think that £120 for a bit of bent metal is a rip-off, this at least allows you to hold the camera nicely when off-tripod without needing to remove it.

http://www.kirkphoto.com/L-Brackets.html
 
Kirk or RRS L bracket with a lever release clamp.

Nice and fast and as sturdy as you like

My preference is for RRS gear slightly more ergonomic than kirk but both superb.
 
As much as I find the Kirk / RRS L plates expensive, I think they are the only good options!

All these brackets, and I've even gone so far as looking at the Novoflex ones; but what I worry about is that the camera will shift with the weight of the lens at the front! Your centre of gravity is too far ahead and I can't see the plate being able to hold such weight :shrug:

If you really need this, then the L bracket seems like your only option I'm afraid :thinking:?!
 
Wail said:
As much as I find the Kirk / RRS L plates expensive, I think they are the only good options!

All these brackets, and I've even gone so far as looking at the Novoflex ones; but what I worry about is that the camera will shift with the weight of the lens at the front! Your centre of gravity is too far ahead and I can't see the plate being able to hold such weight :shrug:

If you really need this, then the L bracket seems like your only option I'm afraid :thinking:?!
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Two cameras :thinking: :)
 
Two things make me think the L bracket may be the way forward: -

1) Your attention to quality

2) You're setting yourself for a part-time business; where quality will pay off
 
Wail said:
Two things make me think the L bracket may be the way forward: -

1) Your attention to quality

2) You're setting yourself for a part-time business; where quality will pay off
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Yes, shame I can't just pop into Jessops and have a look at a few ! :)
 
Yep, I have the Kirk 5D Mark II l-plate and the only reason I didn't get a RRS one is the custom charges from USA when Warehouse Express had already got the Kirk ones imported with price inclusive of duty, tax etc. and I think the two brands are the same quality wise.

IIRC, mine cost £139 as Kirk make one bracket for cameras without grip and one with, which is the one I brought.

Very happy with my decision though; holds the camera perfectly in position with a RRS BH-55 ballhead :)
 
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