What QR plate are you using with the K1?

**dhodgeh** · 05-09-2016, 04:31 PM

While we're waiting for Kirk or RRS to produce a proper plate or L bracket, I would like to know what generic plates people are using on their K1s.

None of the ones I have seem to be suitable, and I don't think the offerings from Kirk or RRS will be ready in time for an up coming trip.

Any suggestions?

C_Jones · 05-09-2016, 05:21 PM

I use the following L plate with my K-5IIS and K-3II.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00W995BM2/ref=olp_product_details?ie=UTF8&me=

cmohr · 05-10-2016, 01:43 AM

I am using just a 120mm arca-swiss QR plate on the base of the battery grip, until a L-bracket is available.

angerdan · 03-28-2017, 02:51 PM

How's the experience of l-bracket owners?

MoiVous · 03-28-2017, 04:11 PM

The Peak Design ProPlate (PROplate Tripod Plate | Peak Design)- let's me use it with either ARCA or Manfrotto and attach my tripod, monopod as well as the Peak Design Slide and Clutch too. Used it on my K5 and my K-1 with no problems

angerdan · 11-09-2017, 06:02 AM

In this thread most of the informations about plates for the K-1 are collected:
pentaxforums.com/forums/190-pentax-k-1/318292-arca-swiss-plate-k-1-a-3.html

Rickster · 11-10-2017, 09:00 PM

Still using the Manfrotto 323 RC2 with 200PL plate system. Cheap and effective. ;-)

**sbh** · 11-11-2017, 03:15 AM

I use the Manfrotto 410PL (with 394). It snaps on one-handed, is easy to release and is super stable with heavier lenses. It‘s metal but not much heavier.

dave2k · 11-11-2017, 09:57 AM

I've been quite happy with my generic Three Legged Thing L-bracket. There is some door obstruction but for the savings seen I can loosen and slide the bracket now and then when I need to change the battery. I have a thread on this bracket:

Universal Bracket for the K-1: Success! - PentaxForums.com

angerdan · 11-11-2017, 10:47 AM

The K-1 specific L-Bracket Genesis PLL-K1 has a price of $66.49, which is kind of cheap for an individual l-bracket and especially including shiping from poland:
Genesis PLL-K1 - ?L?- type quick release plate for Pentax K-1 - Foto-Tip

Here are some pictures from a satisfied german Pentax user:
L-Winkel für Pentax K-1 von Kirk und RRS ? Pentaxians

stub · 11-12-2017, 02:45 AM

Never come across a situation where the Manfrotto 323 RC2 System Quick Release Adapter with 200PL-14 Plate, wasnt good enough....

angerdan · 11-12-2017, 05:06 AM

Yea, i also use it. Very good even for starters and very reasonable prices. And very good in combination with shoulder straps like SunSniper.
But when you come to supertele lenses, at least you have to use two systems. Like 200PL for everything below 2kg and arca swiss for long and heavy lenses.

**felixkh** · 11-12-2017, 05:08 AM

I am using the Peak Design standard plate that came with my Slide/Clutch.

Rickster · 11-12-2017, 08:39 AM

Originally posted by stub

Never come across a situation where the Manfrotto 323 RC2 System Quick Release Adapter with 200PL-14 Plate, wasnt good enough....

This! +1

05-09-2016, 04:31 PM	#1
dhodgeh Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: FLA-USA Photos: Albums Posts: 214	What QR plate are you using with the K1? While we're waiting for Kirk or RRS to produce a proper plate or L bracket, I would like to know what generic plates people are using on their K1s. None of the ones I have seem to be suitable, and I don't think the offerings from Kirk or RRS will be ready in time for an up coming trip. Any suggestions?

11-09-2017, 06:02 AM	#6
angerdan Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2015 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,642	In this thread most of the informations about plates for the K-1 are collected: pentaxforums.com/forums/190-pentax-k-1/318292-arca-swiss-plate-k-1-a-3.html Last edited by angerdan; 11-09-2017 at 06:07 AM.

11-11-2017, 03:15 AM	#8
sbh Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Black Forest, Germany Photos: Gallery Posts: 852	I use the Manfrotto 410PL (with 394). It snaps on one-handed, is easy to release and is super stable with heavier lenses. It‘s metal but not much heavier. Last edited by sbh; 11-11-2017 at 03:21 AM.

11-11-2017, 09:57 AM	#9
dave2k Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Michigan Photos: Gallery Posts: 419	Generic L-Bracket for K-1 I've been quite happy with my generic Three Legged Thing L-bracket. There is some door obstruction but for the savings seen I can loosen and slide the bracket now and then when I need to change the battery. I have a thread on this bracket: Universal Bracket for the K-1: Success! - PentaxForums.com

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05-09-2016, 05:21 PM	#2
C_Jones Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: NY Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,074	I use the following L plate with my K-5IIS and K-3II. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00W995BM2/ref=olp_product_details?ie=UTF8&me=

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cmohr Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Brisbane. Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,824	I am using just a 120mm arca-swiss QR plate on the base of the battery grip, until a L-bracket is available.

03-28-2017, 02:51 PM	#4
angerdan Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2015 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,642	How's the experience of l-bracket owners?

03-28-2017, 04:11 PM	#5
MoiVous Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Adelaide, South Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 677	The Peak Design ProPlate (PROplate Tripod Plate \| Peak Design)- let's me use it with either ARCA or Manfrotto and attach my tripod, monopod as well as the Peak Design Slide and Clutch too. Used it on my K5 and my K-1 with no problems

11-10-2017, 09:00 PM	#7
Rickster Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: SE Idaho - Rocky Mtns Photos: Gallery Posts: 580	Still using the Manfrotto 323 RC2 with 200PL plate system. Cheap and effective. ;-)

11-11-2017, 10:47 AM	#10
angerdan Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2015 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,642	The K-1 specific L-Bracket Genesis PLL-K1 has a price of $66.49, which is kind of cheap for an individual l-bracket and especially including shiping from poland: Genesis PLL-K1 - ?L?- type quick release plate for Pentax K-1 - Foto-Tip Here are some pictures from a satisfied german Pentax user: L-Winkel für Pentax K-1 von Kirk und RRS ? Pentaxians

11-12-2017, 02:45 AM	#11
stub Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Manchester Photos: Gallery Posts: 227	Never come across a situation where the Manfrotto 323 RC2 System Quick Release Adapter with 200PL-14 Plate, wasnt good enough....

11-12-2017, 05:06 AM	#12
angerdan Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2015 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,642	Yea, i also use it. Very good even for starters and very reasonable prices. And very good in combination with shoulder straps like SunSniper. But when you come to supertele lenses, at least you have to use two systems. Like 200PL for everything below 2kg and arca swiss for long and heavy lenses.

11-12-2017, 05:08 AM	#13
felixkh Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,201	I am using the Peak Design standard plate that came with my Slide/Clutch.

11-12-2017, 08:39 AM	#14
Rickster Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: SE Idaho - Rocky Mtns Photos: Gallery Posts: 580	Originally posted by stub Never come across a situation where the Manfrotto 323 RC2 System Quick Release Adapter with 200PL-14 Plate, wasnt good enough.... This! +1