RRS Universal L-Bracket

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p.1 #1 · p.1 #1 · RRS Universal L-Bracket

I am wondering if any other Nikon users have this bracket or tried this bracket on the Nikon Z8 or Z9 for fit and function. RRS makes great stuff and this MC-LS Universal L-Bracket seems priced decently. Curious about real world use and feedback. Great forum!

RRS MC-LS Universal L-Bracket

Nov 13, 2023 at 09:41 AM

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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · RRS Universal L-Bracket

Saw it last month at RRS in SLC. As with all their other gear built with thought and purpose. Will probably get this as a spare when using other bodies for limited time use. Its ability to modify is pretty well thought out.

Nov 13, 2023 at 11:33 AM

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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · RRS Universal L-Bracket

Appreciate the feedback. Did you happen to see is on the NIkon Z8/Z9 specifically and from your perspective, did you feel it would work well on these bodies?

Nov 13, 2023 at 12:53 PM

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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · RRS Universal L-Bracket

A lot of people use and like the Smallrig bracket for the Z8, it's also less bulky and you don't pay the ridiculous RRS tax. Another good one is from 3 Legged Thing.

On the Z9, most L brackets I tried interfered with the strap lug, I ended up with one from Promediagear that is adjustable enough to avoid the problem. If you don't use a strap this is a non-issue.

Universal brackets are OK if you like to move them from camera to camera or keep them a long time, otherwise the model-specific brackets are usually a little nicer and have anti-rotational features.

Nov 13, 2023 at 01:52 PM

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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · RRS Universal L-Bracket

Thanks CanadaMark. I had not even considered small rig but in looking at their L-bracket as compared to RRS, I like that it is a bit lower profile. Will definitely give them a hard look.

Nov 13, 2023 at 02:32 PM

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p.1 #6 · p.1 #6 · RRS Universal L-Bracket

the RRS so called tax is that it is built to a higher standard. built by people who think and care. the original smallrig for the Z9 was to say the least a failure in standards build. if you look at the differences between them mechanically it becomes apparent.

i use a QD based strap since 2008. QD was adopted by RRS back then. i use a Z9 and have the model specific L for that from RRS. it would be best to call RRS on fitting the Z9 i have confidence that the universal L will work well with Z8. you can buy it at B&H. it also has adaptable anti rotational points. i don't know what you consider your priorities. so see what is available on each. i do agree that camera specific brackets are the best option but only if they are built well.

i was at Yodobashi Camera in Osaka 2 weeks ago (yes i get around in my work) (my my, they sell everything right down to nifty rice cookers). they do sell smallrig. i guess i'm just used to a well designed and built hardware. good habits from my previous work/life. i feel what smallrig is exactly what they sell it for and that isn't much.

you will make the decision appropriately to you wants/needs

Nov 13, 2023 at 03:55 PM


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