K-1 L Bracket

wstruth · 06-16-2017, 04:48 AM - **2 Likes**

I purchased an L-plate for the K-1. Found this one on Amazon. It's an ishoot "Vertical Quick Release Plate L Bracket" made in China. The fit seems fine, i can access the battery port and tie on my peak design connectors. It just came in the mail so i'll see how it hold's up.

**geomez** · 06-16-2017, 12:20 PM

Let us know how it works out for you.

wstruth · 06-17-2017, 04:23 AM

Originally posted by geomez

Let us know how it works out for you.

Will do, unfortunately the weather is is all rain for the weekend so it be a bit. It does fit fine in my Desmond head both horizontally and vertically, and it's comfortable with my peakdesign slide strap.

Theov39 · 07-16-2017, 01:17 AM

Is that a Arca-Swiss mount or Manfrotto?

wstruth · 07-17-2017, 08:58 AM

Originally posted by Theov39

Is that a Arca-Swiss mount or Manfrotto?

It's an Arca Swiss mount

Theov39 · 07-17-2017, 07:21 PM

Thanks for that.

Dirtfisher · 09-10-2017, 04:54 PM

How has it been working out for you? I'm currently looking for an L bracket for my K-1.

awscreo · 09-10-2017, 07:00 PM

I'm also considering getting one. I saw few people rocking RRS brackets, but those run 120$ for the kit, is there a huge difference compared to the cheaper options on Amazon?

Dirtfisher · 09-10-2017, 08:00 PM - **2 Likes**

Nearest I can tell, all of the universal ones either block access to the battery compartment, the side ports, or both. I may just have found a cheaper solution. While searching for L brackets specifically made for the K-1, I came across this one.

Genesis PLL-K1 - ?L?- type quick release plate for Pentax K-1 - Foto-Tip

Unfortunately it's only available in Europe, and shipping is around $30. Even so, it's still about half the price of the RRS or Kirk brand. I went ahead and ordered one. I'll update when I receive it.

Pentax_WA · 09-13-2017, 08:35 PM

I got this one. Slightly stick out vertically and hard to open the vertical door, but I never use HDMI, or DC adapter so doesn't matter, Battery door opens up. can't beat the price. appears to be solid.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0751CL9KT/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s01?t...&ie=UTF8&psc=1

alpheios · 09-14-2017, 06:55 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Dirtfisher

Nearest I can tell, all of the universal ones either block access to the battery compartment, the side ports, or both. I may just have found a cheaper solution. While searching for L brackets specifically made for the K-1, I came across this one.

Genesis PLL-K1 - ?L?- type quick release plate for Pentax K-1 - Foto-Tip

Unfortunately it's only available in Europe, and shipping is around $30. Even so, it's still about half the price of the RRS or Kirk brand. I went ahead and ordered one. I'll update when I receive it.

Thanks for the tip Dirtfisher. I ordered it because of your post and it arrived today. If you live in Europe don't bother getting a RRS or Kirk. Just get this one and be happy. It's very well made, solid, fits both my K-1 and my Sirui head perfectly tight and allows access to the side ports and battery door. And you get all this for not even half the price of RRS and Kirk. Also the Polish shop has great customer service. They shipped the bracket just two hours after my order and they sent me an email for every step of the order/packing/shipping progress.

If you guys are interested I can post some pictures of it tomorrow.

awscreo · 09-14-2017, 11:41 AM

Is it possible to attach Peak Design anchors for the slide strap system to this polish L bracket? It looks solid, and even with shipping costs it's cheaper than RRS

alpheios · 09-14-2017, 12:45 PM

Originally posted by awscreo

Is it possible to attach Peak Design anchors for the slide strap system to this polish L bracket? It looks solid, and even with shipping costs it's cheaper than RRS

It does have the standard 1/4" thread on the bottom so you could screw the anchor mount plate to the bracket.

awscreo · 09-14-2017, 12:49 PM

Originally posted by alpheios

It does have the standard 1/4" thread on the bottom so you could screw the anchor mount plate to the bracket.

Mm, I'd prefer to attach the anchors to the bracket itself, I'd imagine the little anchor plate would stick out and annoy me lol

alpheios · 09-14-2017, 01:05 PM

Originally posted by awscreo

Mm, I'd prefer to attach the anchors to the bracket itself, I'd imagine the little anchor plate would stick out and annoy me lol

Yeah it probably would annoy you because you would have to take it off to use it on a tripod. I have a Blackrapid strap that I screw and unscrew to the bottom thread every time I use it so this is not an issue for me. There is a little screw at one side that I don't know the purpose of. Maybe that could be used somehow. I'm not at home right now so I can't take a picture of the bottom but here is a link to a different shop with a bottom picture. Genesis PLL-K1- p?ytka typu ?L? z mocowaniem Arca-Swiss - Penax K1

06-16-2017, 04:48 AM - 2 Likes	#1
wstruth Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: at my kitchen table Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,294	K-1 L Bracket I purchased an L-plate for the K-1. Found this one on Amazon. It's an ishoot "Vertical Quick Release Plate L Bracket" made in China. The fit seems fine, i can access the battery port and tie on my peak design connectors. It just came in the mail so i'll see how it hold's up.

09-14-2017, 06:55 AM - 1 Like	#11
alpheios Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Bremen Posts: 410	Originally posted by Dirtfisher Nearest I can tell, all of the universal ones either block access to the battery compartment, the side ports, or both. I may just have found a cheaper solution. While searching for L brackets specifically made for the K-1, I came across this one. Genesis PLL-K1 - ?L?- type quick release plate for Pentax K-1 - Foto-Tip Unfortunately it's only available in Europe, and shipping is around $30. Even so, it's still about half the price of the RRS or Kirk brand. I went ahead and ordered one. I'll update when I receive it. Thanks for the tip Dirtfisher. I ordered it because of your post and it arrived today. If you live in Europe don't bother getting a RRS or Kirk. Just get this one and be happy. It's very well made, solid, fits both my K-1 and my Sirui head perfectly tight and allows access to the side ports and battery door. And you get all this for not even half the price of RRS and Kirk. Also the Polish shop has great customer service. They shipped the bracket just two hours after my order and they sent me an email for every step of the order/packing/shipping progress. If you guys are interested I can post some pictures of it tomorrow. Last edited by alpheios; 09-14-2017 at 07:49 AM.

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06-16-2017, 12:20 PM	#2
geomez Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Roanoke, Virginia, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,760	Let us know how it works out for you.

06-17-2017, 04:23 AM	#3
wstruth Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: at my kitchen table Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,294 Original Poster	Originally posted by geomez Let us know how it works out for you. Will do, unfortunately the weather is is all rain for the weekend so it be a bit. It does fit fine in my Desmond head both horizontally and vertically, and it's comfortable with my peakdesign slide strap.

07-16-2017, 01:17 AM	#4
Theov39 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Sydney Posts: 594	Is that a Arca-Swiss mount or Manfrotto?

07-17-2017, 08:58 AM	#5
wstruth Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: at my kitchen table Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,294 Original Poster	Originally posted by Theov39 Is that a Arca-Swiss mount or Manfrotto? It's an Arca Swiss mount

07-17-2017, 07:21 PM	#6
Theov39 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Sydney Posts: 594	Thanks for that.

09-10-2017, 04:54 PM	#7
Dirtfisher New Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Posts: 13	How has it been working out for you? I'm currently looking for an L bracket for my K-1.

09-10-2017, 07:00 PM	#8
awscreo Veteran Member Join Date: May 2016 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,722	I'm also considering getting one. I saw few people rocking RRS brackets, but those run 120$ for the kit, is there a huge difference compared to the cheaper options on Amazon?

09-10-2017, 08:00 PM - 2 Likes	#9
Dirtfisher New Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Posts: 13	Nearest I can tell, all of the universal ones either block access to the battery compartment, the side ports, or both. I may just have found a cheaper solution. While searching for L brackets specifically made for the K-1, I came across this one. Genesis PLL-K1 - ?L?- type quick release plate for Pentax K-1 - Foto-Tip Unfortunately it's only available in Europe, and shipping is around $30. Even so, it's still about half the price of the RRS or Kirk brand. I went ahead and ordered one. I'll update when I receive it.

09-13-2017, 08:35 PM	#10
Pentax_WA Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Seattle Posts: 307	I got this one. Slightly stick out vertically and hard to open the vertical door, but I never use HDMI, or DC adapter so doesn't matter, Battery door opens up. can't beat the price. appears to be solid. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0751CL9KT/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s01?t...&ie=UTF8&psc=1

09-14-2017, 11:41 AM	#12
awscreo Veteran Member Join Date: May 2016 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,722	Is it possible to attach Peak Design anchors for the slide strap system to this polish L bracket? It looks solid, and even with shipping costs it's cheaper than RRS

09-14-2017, 12:45 PM	#13
alpheios Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Bremen Posts: 410	Originally posted by awscreo Is it possible to attach Peak Design anchors for the slide strap system to this polish L bracket? It looks solid, and even with shipping costs it's cheaper than RRS It does have the standard 1/4" thread on the bottom so you could screw the anchor mount plate to the bracket.

09-14-2017, 12:49 PM	#14
awscreo Veteran Member Join Date: May 2016 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,722	Originally posted by alpheios It does have the standard 1/4" thread on the bottom so you could screw the anchor mount plate to the bracket. Mm, I'd prefer to attach the anchors to the bracket itself, I'd imagine the little anchor plate would stick out and annoy me lol

09-14-2017, 01:05 PM	#15
alpheios Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Bremen Posts: 410	Originally posted by awscreo Mm, I'd prefer to attach the anchors to the bracket itself, I'd imagine the little anchor plate would stick out and annoy me lol Yeah it probably would annoy you because you would have to take it off to use it on a tripod. I have a Blackrapid strap that I screw and unscrew to the bottom thread every time I use it so this is not an issue for me. There is a little screw at one side that I don't know the purpose of. Maybe that could be used somehow. I'm not at home right now so I can't take a picture of the bottom but here is a link to a different shop with a bottom picture. Genesis PLL-K1- p?ytka typu ?L? z mocowaniem Arca-Swiss - Penax K1