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RockvilleBob · 05-21-2014, 03:06 AM

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Originally posted by TaylorRiverGuy

I ordered the Mestos L-Bracket today for the K-3 + grip. It is supposed to arrive sometime before June 5th.

The bracket is A1 - but the shipping time is long. Tracking is non-existent until it hits the US and then you get it the next day.
I've been using it a few weeks now 0 very pleased.

gosman · 05-21-2014, 08:04 AM

Does anyone know how the Really Right Stuff (RRS) bracket attaches? Does it use an allen wrench screw too?

TaylorRiverGuy · 05-21-2014, 08:16 AM

Originally posted by RockvilleBob

The bracket is A1 - but the shipping time is long. Tracking is non-existent until it hits the US and then you get it the next day.
I've been using it a few weeks now 0 very pleased.

Thank you very much for your feedback Bob!

Lars · 05-21-2014, 08:51 AM

Originally posted by gosman

Does anyone know how the Really Right Stuff (RRS) bracket attaches? Does it use an allen wrench screw too?

Yes! And as the MF/AF switch and AF button is more difficult to reach with L-bracket on, I only will use it when on tripod! --> I would appreciate if RRS made screw like on the Manfrotto plates.

/ Lars

Tom777 · 05-21-2014, 11:00 AM

Originally posted by TaylorRiverGuy

I am thinking about getting the Mestos L-Bracket. If possible, could you post a snapshot of the L-bracket mounted on your K-3? Thank you!

Look here a few different styles

mestos l plate | eBay
Tom G

RockvilleBob · 05-21-2014, 12:58 PM

Originally posted by Lars

Yes! And as the MF/AF switch and AF button is more difficult to reach with L-bracket on, I only will use it when on tripod! --> I would appreciate if RRS made screw like on the Manfrotto plates.

/ Lars

This is not a problem for me with the Mestos plates I have for the k-5 (two with and without grip) and k-3 just with the grip. I should sell the k-3 plate for the camera only since I leave the grips and the mestos plates on both the K-3 and the K-5. Everything is accessible, very little added weight, and I feel it also improves the handling/grip of the cameras for handheld shots.

There is also a screw underneath the Mestos - I have a rapid grip and should test to see if it fits.

RockvilleBob · 05-23-2014, 03:12 PM

Originally posted by gosman

I'd really like a solution where I can hang by Black Rapid strap onto the L Bracket. That would be perfecto!

Just tried my Black Rapid on the Mestos L Bracket - works fine

gosman · 05-23-2014, 03:24 PM

So Bob, there is a tripod screw at the bottom of the plate to screw in the Black Rapid strap? So you simply disconnect the strap and place the camera on the tripod or can you keep it on the strap?

RockvilleBob · 05-24-2014, 12:08 AM

Originally posted by gosman

So Bob, there is a tripod screw at the bottom of the plate to screw in the Black Rapid strap? So you simply disconnect the strap and place the camera on the tripod or can you keep it on the strap?

Yes there is a tripod hole in the L Plate which I never used. I won the Black Rapid in a drawing last year and have not used it. I will have to use it awhile to see how I like it.
The tripod hole is both on the GRIP versions of the K-3 and K-5 L Plate and also on the L Plate for the K-5 without the grip. The bracket for the K-5 without the grip fits the K-3.

TaylorRiverGuy · 05-25-2014, 02:18 PM

Originally posted by RockvilleBob

The bracket is A1 - but the shipping time is long. Tracking is non-existent until it hits the US and then you get it the next day.
I've been using it a few weeks now 0 very pleased.

My Mestos bracket is now in Memphis per the EBAY tracking web page, which means i should get it on Tuesday or Wendesday after the US Memorial Day holiday. I paid a few dollars more for expedited shipping.

RockvilleBob · 05-25-2014, 02:34 PM

Originally posted by TaylorRiverGuy

My Mestos bracket is now in Memphis per the EBAY tracking web page, which means i should get it on Tuesday or Wendesday after the US Memorial Day holiday. I paid a few dollars more for expedited shipping.

Good move - I think mine to more than 3 weeks, maybe a month to get here.

gosman · 05-25-2014, 05:24 PM

OK River Guy- be sure and post pictures with the bracket on your K-3. Be sure and get all sides and up close! Thanks!

disco_owner · 05-30-2014, 08:36 PM

Guys , My GL02 L-bracket arrived and it definitely isn't suitable for K-5 II s and Grip unless you attack it with Dremel and remove some meat of it.

Note !! Do not order this bracket ... see my post earlier. sorry for the Hijack Rockvillebob.

gosman · 05-30-2014, 09:45 PM

So who is telling the truth?

TaylorRiverGuy · 05-31-2014, 07:57 AM

My Mestos bracket arrived and it fits great with the grip. Will post photos later.

Disco is referring to a different bracket (not Mestos) above.

05-30-2014, 08:36 PM	#28
disco_owner Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Sydney Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,629	GL02 L-Bracket Guys , My GL02 L-bracket arrived and it definitely isn't suitable for K-5 II s and Grip unless you attack it with Dremel and remove some meat of it. Note !! Do not order this bracket ... see my post earlier. sorry for the Hijack Rockvillebob.

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05-21-2014, 03:06 AM	#16
RockvilleBob Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Lewes DE USA Photos: Albums Posts: 1,780 Original Poster	Staff note: This post may contain affiliate links, which means Pentax Forums may earn a small commission if a visitor clicks through and makes a purchase. If you would like to support the forum directly, you may also make a donation here. Originally posted by TaylorRiverGuy I ordered the Mestos L-Bracket today for the K-3 + grip. It is supposed to arrive sometime before June 5th. The bracket is A1 - but the shipping time is long. Tracking is non-existent until it hits the US and then you get it the next day. I've been using it a few weeks now 0 very pleased.

05-21-2014, 08:04 AM	#17
gosman Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Texas Posts: 263	Does anyone know how the Really Right Stuff (RRS) bracket attaches? Does it use an allen wrench screw too?

05-21-2014, 08:16 AM	#18
TaylorRiverGuy New Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Broken Arrow, Oklahoma Posts: 13	Originally posted by RockvilleBob The bracket is A1 - but the shipping time is long. Tracking is non-existent until it hits the US and then you get it the next day. I've been using it a few weeks now 0 very pleased. Thank you very much for your feedback Bob!

05-21-2014, 08:51 AM	#19
Lars Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Helsingborg, Sweden Posts: 72	Originally posted by gosman Does anyone know how the Really Right Stuff (RRS) bracket attaches? Does it use an allen wrench screw too? Yes! And as the MF/AF switch and AF button is more difficult to reach with L-bracket on, I only will use it when on tripod! --> I would appreciate if RRS made screw like on the Manfrotto plates. / Lars

05-21-2014, 11:00 AM	#20
Tom777 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Photos: Gallery Posts: 153	Originally posted by TaylorRiverGuy I am thinking about getting the Mestos L-Bracket. If possible, could you post a snapshot of the L-bracket mounted on your K-3? Thank you! Look here a few different styles mestos l plate \| eBay Tom G

05-21-2014, 12:58 PM	#21
RockvilleBob Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Lewes DE USA Photos: Albums Posts: 1,780 Original Poster	Originally posted by Lars Yes! And as the MF/AF switch and AF button is more difficult to reach with L-bracket on, I only will use it when on tripod! --> I would appreciate if RRS made screw like on the Manfrotto plates. / Lars This is not a problem for me with the Mestos plates I have for the k-5 (two with and without grip) and k-3 just with the grip. I should sell the k-3 plate for the camera only since I leave the grips and the mestos plates on both the K-3 and the K-5. Everything is accessible, very little added weight, and I feel it also improves the handling/grip of the cameras for handheld shots. There is also a screw underneath the Mestos - I have a rapid grip and should test to see if it fits.

05-23-2014, 03:12 PM	#22
RockvilleBob Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Lewes DE USA Photos: Albums Posts: 1,780 Original Poster	Originally posted by gosman I'd really like a solution where I can hang by Black Rapid strap onto the L Bracket. That would be perfecto! Just tried my Black Rapid on the Mestos L Bracket - works fine

05-23-2014, 03:24 PM	#23
gosman Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Texas Posts: 263	So Bob, there is a tripod screw at the bottom of the plate to screw in the Black Rapid strap? So you simply disconnect the strap and place the camera on the tripod or can you keep it on the strap?

05-24-2014, 12:08 AM	#24
RockvilleBob Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Lewes DE USA Photos: Albums Posts: 1,780 Original Poster	Originally posted by gosman So Bob, there is a tripod screw at the bottom of the plate to screw in the Black Rapid strap? So you simply disconnect the strap and place the camera on the tripod or can you keep it on the strap? Yes there is a tripod hole in the L Plate which I never used. I won the Black Rapid in a drawing last year and have not used it. I will have to use it awhile to see how I like it. The tripod hole is both on the GRIP versions of the K-3 and K-5 L Plate and also on the L Plate for the K-5 without the grip. The bracket for the K-5 without the grip fits the K-3.

05-25-2014, 02:18 PM	#25
TaylorRiverGuy New Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Broken Arrow, Oklahoma Posts: 13	Originally posted by RockvilleBob The bracket is A1 - but the shipping time is long. Tracking is non-existent until it hits the US and then you get it the next day. I've been using it a few weeks now 0 very pleased. My Mestos bracket is now in Memphis per the EBAY tracking web page, which means i should get it on Tuesday or Wendesday after the US Memorial Day holiday. I paid a few dollars more for expedited shipping.

05-25-2014, 02:34 PM	#26
RockvilleBob Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Lewes DE USA Photos: Albums Posts: 1,780 Original Poster	Originally posted by TaylorRiverGuy My Mestos bracket is now in Memphis per the EBAY tracking web page, which means i should get it on Tuesday or Wendesday after the US Memorial Day holiday. I paid a few dollars more for expedited shipping. Good move - I think mine to more than 3 weeks, maybe a month to get here.

05-25-2014, 05:24 PM	#27
gosman Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Texas Posts: 263	OK River Guy- be sure and post pictures with the bracket on your K-3. Be sure and get all sides and up close! Thanks!

05-30-2014, 09:45 PM	#29
gosman Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Texas Posts: 263	So who is telling the truth?

05-31-2014, 07:57 AM	#30
TaylorRiverGuy New Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Broken Arrow, Oklahoma Posts: 13	My Mestos bracket arrived and it fits great with the grip. Will post photos later. Disco is referring to a different bracket (not Mestos) above.

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