Kirk plate for K-1

zzeitg · 06-26-2016, 03:27 AM

Finally Kirk has a quick release plate for K-1. https://www.kirkphoto.com/Camera_plate_for_Pentax_K1.html
But the Fedex shipping costs to Europe are enormous.

Is there a chance to order this QR plate anywhere in EU?

biz-engineer · 06-26-2016, 03:37 AM

Originally posted by zzeitg

Is there a chance to order this QR plate anywhere in EU?

Arca compatible QR plates aren't difficult to find. This Kirk looks like a good one. What's less obvious is regarding L brackets.

funktionsfrei · 06-26-2016, 06:09 AM

Originally posted by biz-engineer

Arca compatible QR plates aren't difficult to find

This "kirk plate" seems to have protrusions designed to fit to the K-1's body to ensure correct alignment of the plate and to hinder it from rotating.

**roberrl** · 06-26-2016, 06:39 AM

Kirk web site shows dealers in UK, Germany and France

Heie · 06-26-2016, 08:04 AM

TIL: People still buy quick-release plates that aren't L-plates.

zzeitg · 06-26-2016, 08:15 AM

Originally posted by funktionsfrei

This "kirk plate" seems to have protrusions designed to fit to the K-1's body to ensure correct alignment of the plate and to hinder it from rotating.

Exactly. That's why I like it.

Originally posted by roberrl

Kirk web site shows dealers in UK, Germany and France

Well, so far it does not look like they'd have K-1 QR plate on stock. Hopefully later?

Originally posted by Heie

TIL: People still buy quick-release plates that aren't L-plates.

Sure they do. Why not? I only attach my L-bracket when I need it. Universal Camera L Bracket

zzeitg · 08-30-2016, 10:03 AM

So finally the plate arrived. Fits perfectly.

biz-engineer · 09-01-2016, 09:07 AM

Received mine, fits perfect on the K1

HopelessTogger · 09-01-2016, 04:42 PM

Is a reasonably priced bit of angle iron expected on ebay soon?

zzeitg · 09-04-2016, 10:35 AM

Originally posted by HopelessTogger

Is a reasonably priced bit of angle iron expected on ebay soon?

Difficult to say. I'd suppose that the answer is NO, because you need special design (thanks to K-1 screen).

HopelessTogger · 09-04-2016, 10:47 AM

Originally posted by zzeitg

Difficult to say. I'd suppose that the answer is NO, because you need special design (thanks to K-1 screen).

Do you know of any univeral L-brackets that would roughly fit the K-1 with grip?

Thanks.

zzeitg · 09-04-2016, 11:27 AM

Originally posted by HopelessTogger

Do you know of any univeral L-brackets that would roughly fit the K-1 with grip?

Thanks.

Nope, as I don't use the grip. Sorry.

Gyroscope · 09-15-2016, 09:00 PM - **1 Like**

I ordered this L plate from australia. Postage was a bit expensive but it arrived in just a few days and the plate itself is beautifully made, fits perfectly. Well worth it.

angerdan · 03-28-2017, 02:34 PM

So how's the experience of all the Kirk l-bracket owners?

And what's the advantage compared to the RRS plate?
RRS L-plate for K-1 - Page 3 - PentaxForums.com

angerdan · 11-09-2017, 06:05 AM

I guess the Kirk plate is wider than the RRS and weights 0.3 ounces more for only beeing $5 cheaper than the RRS.

06-26-2016, 03:27 AM	#1
zzeitg Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: South Bohemia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,017	Kirk plate for K-1 Finally Kirk has a quick release plate for K-1. https://www.kirkphoto.com/Camera_plate_for_Pentax_K1.html But the Fedex shipping costs to Europe are enormous. Is there a chance to order this QR plate anywhere in EU?

03-28-2017, 02:34 PM	#14
angerdan Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2015 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,642	So how's the experience of all the Kirk l-bracket owners? And what's the advantage compared to the RRS plate? RRS L-plate for K-1 - Page 3 - PentaxForums.com Last edited by angerdan; 11-09-2017 at 05:59 AM.

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06-26-2016, 03:37 AM	#2
biz-engineer Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 12,239	Originally posted by zzeitg Is there a chance to order this QR plate anywhere in EU? Arca compatible QR plates aren't difficult to find. This Kirk looks like a good one. What's less obvious is regarding L brackets.

06-26-2016, 06:09 AM	#3
funktionsfrei Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 183	Originally posted by biz-engineer Arca compatible QR plates aren't difficult to find This "kirk plate" seems to have protrusions designed to fit to the K-1's body to ensure correct alignment of the plate and to hinder it from rotating.

06-26-2016, 06:39 AM	#4
roberrl Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Oxford, UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 346	Kirk web site shows dealers in UK, Germany and France

06-26-2016, 08:04 AM	#5
Heie Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 968	TIL: People still buy quick-release plates that aren't L-plates.

06-26-2016, 08:15 AM	#6
zzeitg Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: South Bohemia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,017 Original Poster	Originally posted by funktionsfrei This "kirk plate" seems to have protrusions designed to fit to the K-1's body to ensure correct alignment of the plate and to hinder it from rotating. Exactly. That's why I like it. Originally posted by roberrl Kirk web site shows dealers in UK, Germany and France Well, so far it does not look like they'd have K-1 QR plate on stock. Hopefully later? Originally posted by Heie TIL: People still buy quick-release plates that aren't L-plates. Sure they do. Why not? I only attach my L-bracket when I need it. Universal Camera L Bracket

08-30-2016, 10:03 AM	#7
zzeitg Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: South Bohemia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,017 Original Poster	So finally the plate arrived. Fits perfectly.

09-01-2016, 09:07 AM	#8
biz-engineer Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 12,239	Received mine, fits perfect on the K1

09-01-2016, 04:42 PM	#9
HopelessTogger Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Roi-et, Thailand Posts: 773	Is a reasonably priced bit of angle iron expected on ebay soon?

09-04-2016, 10:35 AM	#10
zzeitg Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: South Bohemia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,017 Original Poster	Originally posted by HopelessTogger Is a reasonably priced bit of angle iron expected on ebay soon? Difficult to say. I'd suppose that the answer is NO, because you need special design (thanks to K-1 screen).

09-04-2016, 10:47 AM	#11
HopelessTogger Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Roi-et, Thailand Posts: 773	Originally posted by zzeitg Difficult to say. I'd suppose that the answer is NO, because you need special design (thanks to K-1 screen). Do you know of any univeral L-brackets that would roughly fit the K-1 with grip? Thanks.

09-04-2016, 11:27 AM	#12
zzeitg Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: South Bohemia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,017 Original Poster	Originally posted by HopelessTogger Do you know of any univeral L-brackets that would roughly fit the K-1 with grip? Thanks. Nope, as I don't use the grip. Sorry.

09-15-2016, 09:00 PM - 1 Like	#13
Gyroscope Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 166	I ordered this L plate from australia. Postage was a bit expensive but it arrived in just a few days and the plate itself is beautifully made, fits perfectly. Well worth it.

11-09-2017, 06:05 AM	#15
angerdan Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2015 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,642	I guess the Kirk plate is wider than the RRS and weights 0.3 ounces more for only beeing $5 cheaper than the RRS.