gbinoz wrote:
Looks good.
Longer channels and no gap on the L section would fix my SmallRig gripe.
Is this red version really a new version of their previous A7RM4 model?
On their ebay site the red "up to A7RM5" model has the same
MPN and UPC model numbers as the "up to A7RM4" black version?
My Gabale just arrived, two weeks from ordering.
That's a lot better than the 2~3 months ebay was estimating.
Quite a nice bracket but disappointingly it has the same problem as the SmallRig 3660 bracket
only with the base plate rather than the L section.
The grip side of the base plate channel is not long enough to align the base plate lens index mark
with the zero index mark on my 60mm wide clamp (RRS B2-LR-II).
This is because there is a pivot screw for the Gabale hinging battery cover
restricting the available channel length.
You have to go down to a 50mm wide clamp to align to center.
Also the 39mm width of the Gabale base plate makes it a tight fit in the RRS lever clamp.
The SmallRig is easier at 38mm wide.
Got a feeling I'll be buying the RRS RV when it comes out.
adamcornwell wrote:
Rogeti L brackets are awesome! I had the old version of the Rogeti for A7R IV which unfortunately doesn't work on the A7R 5. They've since redesigned it to be compatible across more models. I just ordered the new one which secondclaw linked to because it's such a great bracket. Most notably, the leveling vials. I wish Sony would let you show the electronic level and histogram on the same screen. Fuji does it right. Anyway, highly recommended!
I got this L-Bracket thanks to your recommendation (and secondclaw) and it is perfect. I love it.In fact, I prefer it to my RRS UL brackets on my other cameras. Thanks a lot for the recommendation!
This look promising. May I know if the A7RV LCD can flip down without being obstructed by the base plate?
Also, some feedback on the Smallrig 3660 L Bracket
The good:
The L plate can be adjusted forward (i.e. towards the front of the camera).
- With that, there are enough clearance for the A7RV LCD can be flip out to the left of the body, without the lcd hitting the L plate. However, you have to do it gently, Else, the LCD can hit the L plate, as the LCD flipping mechanism has some "flex" to it, and can "flex" beyond what it was intended for.
- You can access the USB port without the need to extend the L plate.
- The cons of adjusting the L pate as such, other ports cant be access without extending the L plate. Just FYI, as I dun need to access these ports since I only take photos.
The cutout in the L plate.
To be frank, I am not sure what is it for, and when I need it.
The base plate is definitely a perfect fit.
- The back of the base plate is not flush with the camera body / LCD. With that, you can flip down (like in the A7III model) the LCD, without he base plate obstructing it. There are lots of clearance, and there is not much flex to the LCD. Hence, compared to flipping the LCD to the left of the body, you can pay less attention to it.
- Just to clear, the base plate is flush (at least in my opinion) on the grip side of the camera and provide grip for your pinky and palm along your pinky area.
The bad (specifically for me, who uses Blackrapid strap and is obvious on high sight):
No mounting hole on the L plate. To explain, the blackrapid strap attachment point is screw into the camera body or the L bracket. With that, the strap can be attached and dethatched via carbine hook. The only mount holes are all on the bottom, and center of the base plate. For my usage, I would need to keep unscrewing the attachment when using a tripod. The older smallrig L backet for A7III has mounting hold on the L plate where, I can use the camera either in landscape or portrait orientation without the need to remove the blackrapid attachment.
I was considering the promediagear L bracket but:
- It has short base plate and hence, does not provide additional gripping area for the pinky and the palm (along your pinky).
- It is unclear if the base plate will be obstructing the LCD when being flip down. Anyone know?
One last pitch, perhaps repetitive, for the Kirk L-bracket for the A7R4. I just finished a week's rental of an A7R5 and simply transferred the plate from my R4 to the R5, worked just fine.
swldstn wrote:
I’ve received my A7RV and tested it with two L-brackets that i previously owned and both worked fine.
The first is the full length Really Right Stuff the fits the A7RIV, A9II, and A1. I’ve used it on all of these bodies.
I have the RRS full length L-bracket for the A7R IV (it is stamped "BA7RIV B") and unfortunately, it will not fit either the A1 or the A7R V.
molson wrote:
I have the RRS full length L-bracket for the A7R IV (it is stamped "BA7RIV B") and unfortunately, it will not fit either the A1 or the A7R V.
I have the same BA7RIV and it fits on my A1 just fine. Just tried it. Even though B&H no longer sells it there old post says..
"Really Right Stuff Base Plate for Sony a1, a9 II, a7R IV, and a7S III"
"The Base Plate for Sony a1, a9 II, a7R IV, and a7S III from Really Right Stuff is designed to add Arca-type quick release functionality to the camera body. "
swldstn wrote:
I have the same BA7RIV and it fits on my A1 just fine. Just tried it. Even though B&H no longer sells it there old post says..
"Really Right Stuff Base Plate for Sony a1, a9 II, a7R IV, and a7S III"
"The Base Plate for Sony a1, a9 II, a7R IV, and a7S III from Really Right Stuff is designed to add Arca-type quick release functionality to the camera body. "
Don't have my A7RV to try it on today.
You must have a different variant - mine absolutely will not fit either the A1 or A7R V bodies, and attempting to do so would damage the camera body.
I think it would be an easy fix to modify the bracket to fit the new cameras, if I had a milling machine - the protruding ridge along the rear edge of the bracket below the hand grip (last photo - sorry about the image quality...) needs to be removed so the bracket would sit flush against the base of the camera. Otherwise, attempting to tighten the Allen screw will either distort the base of the camera or pull out the tripod socket.
