Looks like a nice design. Only question I would have is how it fits on a RRS lever clamp. I had some issues a few years ago with a markins plate not locking in tight enough.
The cheapest way to keep L brackets on changing bodies is to take a grinder to them. I've used the same RRS L plate from the 20d on (30d, 40d etc) and plan to make it work on future bodies too. Otherwise you spend $150 on them and when you are ready to sell they bring ~$50.
Should be just fine, Tom. I've been using their plates on a couple of (darkside) cameras, great fit/finish
and you won't believe how well packaged they are.
trenchmonkey wrote:
Should be just fine, Tom. I've been using their plates on a couple of (darkside) cameras, great fit/finish
and you won't believe how well packaged they are.
I have no direct experience with L plates from Sunway, but with it only a 25% savings over a Really Right Stuff L plate for the 5D3, that is not enough to tempt me. If it was 50% less I might have more interest.
Roland W wrote:
I have no direct experience with L plates from Sunway, but with it only a 25% savings over a Really Right Stuff L plate for the 5D3, that is not enough to tempt me. If it was 50% less I might have more interest.
I started to post the same thing, but I let it go.
I believe in rewarding good quality products and good customer service when I can.
I have been very, very happy with RRS for 10 years now. Although I would be tempted to save a bit, in this case it wouldn't be worth the risk.
YMMV of course - that is my thinking, but I'm not sure what I would **actually** do if I was buying!
In agreement with Godfather for modification of brackets from body to body. I hacked a RRS 5D "L" to fit a 5D2 a few years back. Not pretty but it is a 100% solid mount. I used a file and a grinder. It did take 2 hours or so, but a good recycling so worth it in my opinion.
I have found some variation in fit using "off brand" plates. I bought some cheap lens plates that worked fine with my RRS clamps that are screw adjust, but the quick release needs a precise fit and needed grinding. So you might be grinding no mater what you do.
Hope you fared well in the storm Tom, I live 15 miles to the north of you and just lost power for a day.
diverhank wrote:
Amazon user reviews gave this only 3 stars out of 5. 5 stars @ B&H...I'd trust us here or the B&H reviews over Amazon's any day of the week. Just sayin'
I use the screw post for my ball head(s). That way I do not need to worry about compatibility with plates. Only one review on B&H site, 2 on Amazon. With such a small number of reviews, they don't help me make a buying decision.
I have multiple SunwayFoto plates and a panning clamp which are in no way built inferior to RRS or anyone else for that matter. Also, like Will said, their packaging is tops
It just strikes me a crazy that a small piece of aluminum costs $140 which is what RRS costs. I have one for my 5D mark 2. There is nothing to it. It's highway robbery.
Tom K. wrote:
It just strikes me a crazy that a small piece of aluminum costs $140 which is what RRS costs. I have one for my 5D mark 2. There is nothing to it. It's highway robbery.
See what it costs to run a small business and you'll understand things like overheads, insurance costs etc...
And oh by the way, that digital image you took really does not cost anything so can you just e-mail to me
chez wrote:
See what it costs to run a small business and you'll understand things like overheads, insurance costs etc...
And oh by the way, that digital image you took really does not cost anything so can you just e-mail to me
Not looking for an argument. Some camera "extras" are a ripoff. Flat out. Should a Sto-Fen Omni-Bounce little piece of plastic really cost $15.00? If it does then why doesn't the cap on a can of lemon pledge cost the same....let along the can and pledge itself.
Tom K. wrote:
Not looking for an argument. Some camera "extras" are a ripoff. Flat out. Should a Sto-Fen Omni-Bounce little piece of plastic really cost $15.00? If it does then why doesn't the cap on a can of lemon pledge cost the same....let along the can and pledge itself.
Of course Sunway can have a little bit lower prices. Especially when they STEAL photo's from FM members here and use them in their advertising and on-line sites.
A company that makes products for photographer's, and don't care about copyright's !!!
I would not buy from that company................
Lars Johnsson wrote:
Of course Sunway can have a little bit lower prices. Especially when they STEAL photo's from FM members here and use them in their advertising and on-line sites.
A company that makes products for photographer's, and don't care about copyright's !!!
I would not buy from that company................
Wow! I didn't know that. I will not be buying from them........ever. Thank you Lars.
5 stars @ B&H...I'd trust us here or the B&H reviews over Amazon's any day of the week. Just sayin' 
