Revolving camera

[Leonardo Barreto]

I got my Kirk (http://www.kirkphoto.com/) adapter and went to Adorama to get the complimentary Arca-Swiss accepting device.

The Arca-Swiss has a mechanism with bicycle style quick release that ads one more level of security at the same time as a faster way to get the camera in and out.

In my work (shooting installations and artwork for galleries) I spend a lot of time adjusting the tripod from horizon to portrait and back, so I hope this simple set up will "pay for itself" considering that time is euros.

If you notice, the lens remains almost in the same place when you revolve the camera.

Also the bracket is very light weight and very well machined... this is what Kirk says:

"These right-angle quick release "L-brackets" fit to the base of your camera or its accessory battery pack so you can quickly release, turn, and remount your camera for either a horizontal or vertical shot. No more flipping your tripod head on its side or upsetting your shooting position. These plates work especially well when you're using shorter macro, wide-angle, and tilt-shift lenses."

anyway, go to this address where I made a rolover ...

http://leonardobarreto.com/zBlog.html

[jimgolden]

I've used an L bracket (RRS for 5D and H3) for a while now, I find it indispensable for going back and forth quick. A lot of my clients want a horizontal and vertical of the same shot, so no time recomposing, etc...major time saver. also allows me to shoot vertical on a monopod when a bit of support is needed (ie H3D) but not a full tripod

[Leonardo Barreto]

I was so exited about the concept and the way this has been manufactured that didn't think that many people are going to say: "nothing new about that"... anyway, maybe there is another me out there needing one and not knowing about it...

I've used an L bracket (RRS for 5D and H3) for a while now, I find it indispensable for going back and forth quick. A lot of my clients want a horizontal and vertical of the same shot, so no time recomposing, etc...major time saver. also allows me to shoot vertical on a monopod when a bit of support is needed (ie H3D) but not a full tripod
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[david o]

I will consider that option as even if flipping from one to another require some change in the set up - moving down or up - at least I won't have to move the tripod to get the same angle of view.

Beside not having the camera hanging on the side of the tripod when vertical appears to offer more stability.