p.2 #1 · Really Right Stuff RRS L-Plate for Nikon Z9 arrived
this is of course my perspective:
starting with the PMG:
- its design is based on 2 major alloy components. then there are a few individual parts to make its structure. this consists of 4 bolts and 2 rods for the L. 2 of those bolts on the base plate need to be loosened/locked to slide the L arm as needed.
- in the attempt to give the L longer length, make access easier to the side ports and the Focus-Mode Button they built out the L which increases the overall width of the camera a bit all of the time. your finger is still doing a partial reach around to access the FMB in normal use. the battery drawer has open access via a single point L support. interesting visually. the L itself gives a longer clamping area. the QD hard point on the L portion may be the least used of the two. QD on base plate along with standard threaded port for others.
- the base plate uses the cupping type base with a sliding bolt into the tripod thread for fixing position. this design has been used on many plates over the years since they came out.
now don't get me wrong, i own their Katana Jr gimbal. it works brilliantly.
p.2 #2 · Really Right Stuff RRS L-Plate for Nikon Z9 arrived
the RRS:
-it consists of 2 major alloy components. they are brought together by a machined in sliding wedge on the L into a slot/trough and a single bolt for needed/wanted adjustment. the whole unit is attached to the camera bottom by another single bolt.
- the base plate (flat with small ridge up front) is attached to the bottom of the camera via a fixed alignment pin and a single bolt. the pin drops into a hole in the base of the camera and the bolt via a fixed location hole into the usual tripod socket. this prevents any movement of the camera on the baseplate.
- sliding wedge gives easy access to the ports and is easily removed if needed.
- access to the FMB is also easier.
- single off axis QD port on base plate. standard threaded port for other types
- the whole package is somewhat more compact when installed.
p.2 #3 · Really Right Stuff RRS L-Plate for Nikon Z9 arrived
Kirk w/rev 2 L plate
- 2-part L bracket like the others of Al alloy
- noticeably leaner L bracket structurally.
- old school slide the plate over to access ports more easily by loosen the base screw.
- something new a dovetail attach/support point for L to base link using 2 screws. relatively small contact area.
- FMB easy access is blocked by a bulge in the L. so another reach around for your digit is required.
p.2 #7 · Really Right Stuff RRS L-Plate for Nikon Z9 arrived
Hmmmmmm, my smallrig works just fine. No movement here.
Ross Martin wrote:
When mounted vertically on L side of the Kirk, and more so the Smallrig, I can hold the top of the Z9 and move the camera back and forth rather gently and see significant movement, the L plate is not remaining in position against the camera side. This kind of instability does not inspire confidence for shooting in less than perfect wind conditions which I encounter fairly regularly, as I see the potential for small vibrations to affect sharpness in this case since movement is possible.
Regardless of what I think about this instability, a well designed L plate should be rock solid when mounted vertically. The addition of a stabilizing pin on the RRS may be why their design is so solid. If an L plate is going to be loose when mounted vertically, then I'd rather save the bulk, weight, and cost and use just a base plate....Show more →
