L Bracket, Grip and mounting stuff for K1

motorhead9999 · 12-07-2017, 05:43 PM

I just purchased a grip for my K1. I'd also like to get an L bracket of some sort that will fit on the grip enhanced camera. Here's where it gets a little wierd though. I have a Manfrotto geared head that I absolutely love using. It uses a quick release plate, so obviously there's nothing for the L bracket to grab onto. What I want to see if I can get is just the gripping portion of a ballhead to mount onto the quick release plate, this way I've got something to get the L bracket into.

Any suggestions? Yes, I realize this is convoluted.

**interested_observer** · 12-07-2017, 06:49 PM

I too have a similar situation (but don't use the grip). I picked up an RRS L bracket. I also had an extra Arca-Swiss clamp (Sunwayfoto DLC-60) that I bolted on to the Manfrotto 410 plate. Essentially rather than having the 410 plate bolt into the camera's base, it bolts into the AS clamp. Then the camera body with the AS L-Bracket is held by the AS Clamp.

I have heard of a general purpose body/grip L bracket being available (and if I remember correctly, it's AS).

motorhead9999 · 12-08-2017, 03:28 AM

Originally posted by interested_observer

I too have a similar situation (but don't use the grip). I picked up an RRS L bracket. I also had an extra Arca-Swiss clamp (Sunwayfoto DLC-60) that I bolted on to the Manfrotto 410 plate. Essentially rather than having the 410 plate bolt into the camera's base, it bolts into the AS clamp. Then the camera body with the AS L-Bracket is held by the AS Clamp.

I have heard of a general purpose body/grip L bracket being available (and if I remember correctly, it's AS).

Thanks, that's exactly what I was looking for...not sure why my efforts at googling that myself failed...

**baro-nite** · 12-08-2017, 07:52 AM

Hejnar Photo makes conversion sets for the Manfrotto heads. He (AFAIK it's a one-man operation) sells through eBay, and also now through Amazon.

**disasterfilm** · 12-08-2017, 09:20 AM

Add a +1 to what Internet_Observer said. I even use the exact same clamp on my primary tripod.

Desmond clamps on B&H are inexpensive and very sturdy. I've used those to convert all of my support setups to Arca Swiss receivers... desktop tripods, monopods, clamp mounts, long lens cradle supports, everything AS. There's a reason it's the gold standard!

angerdan · 12-08-2017, 02:43 PM

Manfrotto MS050M4-Q2 Universal L-Bracket Q2 L-Plate:
Manfrotto L-Bracket Q2 MS050M4-Q2 System 200PL

Quick release clamps for arca swiss plates with 1/4" thread for tripod head mount:
reallyrightstuff.com/B2-40-LR-1-4-20-Lever-release-clamp
shop.nodalninja.com/arca-swiss-style-quick-release-clamp-f2105/
sunwayfoto.com/e_goodsDetail.aspx?gId=1190
acratech.net/quick-release-clamps/locking-lever-clamp
leofoto.cn/products_detail.php?id=201

K-1 specific plate/l-bracket (arca swiss):
Arca-Swiss Plate for the K-1? - Page 5 - PentaxForums.com
What QR plate are you using with the K1? - PentaxForums.com
RRS L-plate for K-1 - PentaxForums.com
Kirk plate for K-1 - PentaxForums.com

motorhead9999 · 12-08-2017, 03:36 PM

Alright, so I purchased the RRS lever release clamp.

however, I just realized (grip just came in the mail today) that the hole location for the RRS K1 L-bracket I bought is different with the grip on. Is there an L bracket version that will work with the K1 with a grip attached?

angerdan · 12-08-2017, 05:31 PM

Originally posted by motorhead9999

Is there an L bracket version that will work with the K1 with a grip attached?

No dedicated l-plates for K-1 + BG available yet.
Only universal l-plates.

cmohr · 12-08-2017, 06:25 PM

I actually use my Mestos L-plate from my K-5 + Grip on my K-1 +Grip. admittedly, you cant remove the battery from the grip as I could on the K-5, but, with any generic L-plate on there you cant either, it would be the same, but the fit is good, and the shape of the l-plate give protection to the grip battery compartment, so win win. and I didnt have to buy anything.

12-07-2017, 05:43 PM	#1
motorhead9999 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Photos: Albums Posts: 114	L Bracket, Grip and mounting stuff for K1 I just purchased a grip for my K1. I'd also like to get an L bracket of some sort that will fit on the grip enhanced camera. Here's where it gets a little wierd though. I have a Manfrotto geared head that I absolutely love using. It uses a quick release plate, so obviously there's nothing for the L bracket to grab onto. What I want to see if I can get is just the gripping portion of a ballhead to mount onto the quick release plate, this way I've got something to get the L bracket into. Any suggestions? Yes, I realize this is convoluted.

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12-07-2017, 06:49 PM	#2
interested_observer Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Tumbleweed, Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,707	I too have a similar situation (but don't use the grip). I picked up an RRS L bracket. I also had an extra Arca-Swiss clamp (Sunwayfoto DLC-60) that I bolted on to the Manfrotto 410 plate. Essentially rather than having the 410 plate bolt into the camera's base, it bolts into the AS clamp. Then the camera body with the AS L-Bracket is held by the AS Clamp. I have heard of a general purpose body/grip L bracket being available (and if I remember correctly, it's AS).

12-08-2017, 03:28 AM	#3
motorhead9999 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Photos: Albums Posts: 114 Original Poster	Originally posted by interested_observer I too have a similar situation (but don't use the grip). I picked up an RRS L bracket. I also had an extra Arca-Swiss clamp (Sunwayfoto DLC-60) that I bolted on to the Manfrotto 410 plate. Essentially rather than having the 410 plate bolt into the camera's base, it bolts into the AS clamp. Then the camera body with the AS L-Bracket is held by the AS Clamp. I have heard of a general purpose body/grip L bracket being available (and if I remember correctly, it's AS). Thanks, that's exactly what I was looking for...not sure why my efforts at googling that myself failed...

12-08-2017, 07:52 AM	#4
baro-nite Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: North Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,295	Hejnar Photo makes conversion sets for the Manfrotto heads. He (AFAIK it's a one-man operation) sells through eBay, and also now through Amazon.

12-08-2017, 09:20 AM	#5
disasterfilm Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Texas Posts: 406	Add a +1 to what Internet_Observer said. I even use the exact same clamp on my primary tripod. Desmond clamps on B&H are inexpensive and very sturdy. I've used those to convert all of my support setups to Arca Swiss receivers... desktop tripods, monopods, clamp mounts, long lens cradle supports, everything AS. There's a reason it's the gold standard!

12-08-2017, 02:43 PM	#6
angerdan Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2015 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,643	Manfrotto MS050M4-Q2 Universal L-Bracket Q2 L-Plate: Manfrotto L-Bracket Q2 MS050M4-Q2 System 200PL Quick release clamps for arca swiss plates with 1/4" thread for tripod head mount: reallyrightstuff.com/B2-40-LR-1-4-20-Lever-release-clamp shop.nodalninja.com/arca-swiss-style-quick-release-clamp-f2105/ sunwayfoto.com/e_goodsDetail.aspx?gId=1190 acratech.net/quick-release-clamps/locking-lever-clamp leofoto.cn/products_detail.php?id=201 K-1 specific plate/l-bracket (arca swiss): Arca-Swiss Plate for the K-1? - Page 5 - PentaxForums.com What QR plate are you using with the K1? - PentaxForums.com RRS L-plate for K-1 - PentaxForums.com Kirk plate for K-1 - PentaxForums.com

12-08-2017, 03:36 PM	#7
motorhead9999 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Photos: Albums Posts: 114 Original Poster	Alright, so I purchased the RRS lever release clamp. however, I just realized (grip just came in the mail today) that the hole location for the RRS K1 L-bracket I bought is different with the grip on. Is there an L bracket version that will work with the K1 with a grip attached?

12-08-2017, 05:31 PM	#8
angerdan Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2015 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,643	Originally posted by motorhead9999 Is there an L bracket version that will work with the K1 with a grip attached? No dedicated l-plates for K-1 + BG available yet. Only universal l-plates.

12-08-2017, 06:25 PM	#9
cmohr Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Brisbane. Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,824	I actually use my Mestos L-plate from my K-5 + Grip on my K-1 +Grip. admittedly, you cant remove the battery from the grip as I could on the K-5, but, with any generic L-plate on there you cant either, it would be the same, but the fit is good, and the shape of the l-plate give protection to the grip battery compartment, so win win. and I didnt have to buy anything.