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Equipment & Techniques => Cameras, Lenses and Shooting gear => Topic started by: Mark F on May 07, 2008, 09:04:04 pm

Title: Kirk L Plates?
Post by: Mark F on May 07, 2008, 09:04:04 pm
Really Right Stuff is back ordered on their L Plates for the 1Ds3 - at least 2 weeks and maybe longer.  Does anyone have experience with Kirk L Plates? Several years ago their stuff did not seem to be as well machined as RRS but I'm told that has changed.

Thanks.
Title: Kirk L Plates?
Post by: Don Libby on May 07, 2008, 09:22:54 pm
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Really Right Stuff is back ordered on their L Plates for the 1Ds3 - at least 2 weeks and maybe longer.  Does anyone have experience with Kirk L Plates? Several years ago their stuff did not seem to be as well machined as RRS but I'm told that has changed.

Thanks.
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All my L plates came from Kirk; never any problems.  I also have plenty of RRS equipment just never went with them for L brackets.  Go ahead and order it!

don
Title: Kirk L Plates?
Post by: Geoff Wittig on May 08, 2008, 11:07:34 am
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Really Right Stuff is back ordered on their L Plates for the 1Ds3 - at least 2 weeks and maybe longer.  Does anyone have experience with Kirk L Plates? Several years ago their stuff did not seem to be as well machined as RRS but I'm told that has changed.

Thanks.
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I've been using Kirk's L-bracket for my 1Ds III. It's nicely machined anodized black aluminum and very solid, and noticeably lighter than their 1st generation bracket for the 1Ds. I don't see how RRS's could be much better, given what a simple device this is.
Title: Kirk L Plates?
Post by: picnic on May 08, 2008, 04:53:58 pm
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I've been using Kirk's L-bracket for my 1Ds III. It's nicely machined anodized black aluminum and very solid, and noticeably lighter than their 1st generation bracket for the 1Ds. I don't see how RRS's could be much better, given what a simple device this is.
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I've used both.  I had a Kirk L for my 5D (w/o grip) first.  However, when RRS came out with the L for the 5D w/o bracket with the notch for the E1 wrist strap I sold the Kirk and bought the RRS.  I don't remember much difference between the 2--either in weight or fit/finish.  I do have a 'baby' Kirk L for my G9 LOL--and had both for earlier bodies.  I think you will be happy with either.

Diane
Title: Kirk L Plates?
Post by: JDClements on May 08, 2008, 06:58:31 pm
I have assorted Kirk plates, and they are machined very well. No complaints.
Title: Kirk L Plates?
Post by: Mark F on May 08, 2008, 09:28:34 pm
Thanks to all. I ordered the Kirk today and it should arrive by Tuesday.
Title: Kirk L Plates?
Post by: Mark F on May 14, 2008, 05:12:03 pm
The Kirk L bracket arrived Monday and as far as I can see it is every bit as good as the RRS. The finish is great, all edges are rounded perfectly and it fits like a glove. It is good to have two great suppliers.