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Microstock Photography Forum - General => Photography Equipment => Cameras / Lenses => Topic started by: oxman on October 23, 2013, 08:25

Title: Need recommendation for Rotating Camera Bracket
Post by: oxman on October 23, 2013, 08:25

Can anyone recommend a Rotating Camera Bracket for a Canon 5D MarkII using the Manfrotto quick release system. This will be for studio work on my tripod.

This looks good but may be more than I need.
Just Rite Camera Brackets (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7MjqWuxedug#ws)

Thanks :)

Title: Re: Need recommendation for Rotating Camera Bracket
Post by: mlwinphoto on October 23, 2013, 09:12

I don't use a rotating bracket but I do use a L-bracket (RRS) which serves the same purpose, kind of.

Title: Re: Need recommendation for Rotating Camera Bracket
Post by: fieldsphotos on October 23, 2013, 14:59

Don't know what would work with the Manfrotto System, but I second the vote for the "L-bracket" from Really Right Stuff.  I have RRS L-brackets on all my camera bodies.

I think several brackets for the Arca-style mounts offer that L-bracket type capability (RRS uses an arca-style mount).   Downside is you have to change out your entire quick release system.   Upside is it is rock solid compared to a standard plate system.

Title: Re: Need recommendation for Rotating Camera Bracket
Post by: tickstock on October 23, 2013, 15:00

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Title: Re: Need recommendation for Rotating Camera Bracket
Post by: sgoodwin4813 on October 23, 2013, 16:20

I'll cast another vote for the RRS L bracket - not cheap but very sturdy and will last forever.  It's not exactly what you are looking for but still pretty fast to switch.

Title: Re: Need recommendation for Rotating Camera Bracket
Post by: oxman on October 23, 2013, 21:00

Thanks folks :) I will look into that solution. Might be prefect.

Title: Re: Need recommendation for Rotating Camera Bracket
Post by: Mantis on October 26, 2013, 08:38

I have used products from these guys for a while.  Might have something you're looking for.

http://www.custombrackets.com/ (http://www.custombrackets.com/)

Title: Re: Need recommendation for Rotating Camera Bracket
Post by: oxman on October 26, 2013, 12:40

Quote from: Mantis on October 26, 2013, 08:38

I have used products from these guys for a while.  Might have something you're looking for.

[url]http://www.custombrackets.com/[/url] ([url]http://www.custombrackets.com/[/url])

Thanks Mantis -- I found this will be perfect for my needs.
http://www.justritebracket.com/jrb-171q-tm-platform-w--quick-release.php (http://www.justritebracket.com/jrb-171q-tm-platform-w--quick-release.php)