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Pauld · 02-07-2013, 10:17 AM

It looks like they have their webstore up and running now and the K-5 plates are listed.

Mestos PD-K5HL L Plate for Pentax K5, K7 Vertical Grip - madforcamera.com

Pauld · 02-21-2013, 09:18 AM

Plate arrived this morning and it fits like a glove on the gripped K-5. It's pretty solidly built and very light. The only thing I wish they would have added to it would be the ability to the little safety screws like Benro plates have.

stormtech · 02-21-2013, 03:33 PM

Originally posted by Pauld

Plate arrived this morning and it fits like a glove on the gripped K-5. It's pretty solidly built and very light. The only thing I wish they would have added to it would be the ability to the little safety screws like Benro plates have.

Their plates are very nice - very happy with mine.

You will find that camera plates will not have the safety stop screws like the lens plates do in any brand.

Pauld · 02-22-2013, 05:26 AM

Originally posted by Pauld

Plate arrived this morning and it fits like a glove on the gripped K-5. It's pretty solidly built and very light. The only thing I wish they would have added to it would be the ability to the little safety screws like Benro plates have.

I really like the plate. What choice do we have, it's the only one on the market like it. I have a Fittest L-plate for my K-20 that does have the safety screws and I'm glad because it's almost fallen out of my gimbal head a couple times but thankfully the screws stopped it.

stormtech · 02-22-2013, 05:55 AM

Originally posted by Pauld

I really like the plate. What choice do we have, it's the only one on the market like it. I have a Fittest L-plate for my K-20 that does have the safety screws and I'm glad because it's almost fallen out of my gimbal head a couple times but thankfully the screws stopped it.

I stand corrected then - I've never used an L-plate. Yes, the safety stops have saved me a couple times also while using my gimbal head. I am guessing you have changed the orientation of the clamp on the gimbal head to accommodate mounting a camera directly to it?

cmohr · 02-22-2013, 06:09 AM

My Sunwayfoto generic L-plate has the safety screws in both the base and the side mount, but I must admit I don't have then in there as It slowed down the "flipping" from portrait to landscape use of the L=plate when out shooting, I have it on my *istD now, and a Mestos on the K-5, so dont miss the stops.

Did you get you Desmond Gimbal Stan???

stormtech · 02-22-2013, 06:15 AM

Originally posted by cmohr

Did you get you Desmond Gimbal Stan???

Yes I did - received it last week but haven't actually used it yet. It is similar in build to the Opteka I already had. I might take the forward/aft axis joint apart and lubricate it as I did with my other one - made a world of difference. I'm very happy with it for the price I paid - thanks again for the help!

cmohr · 02-22-2013, 06:19 AM

Good to hear, happy to lend a hand..

Pauld · 02-22-2013, 06:43 AM

Originally posted by stormtech

I am guessing you have changed the orientation of the clamp on the gimbal head to accommodate mounting a camera directly to it?

You are correct. I use my gimbal head as a side mount only.

vijaypf · 04-10-2013, 05:14 PM

Hi everyone,

My first post on this forum...

I just picked up a K-5 a couple of weeks ago and am enjoying it.

It seems like the Mestos is the only dedicated L plate for the K5 available. I am interested in getting one for a body without the grip. Does anyone here use the Mestos for that set-up? If so, could you comment on whether the fit is snug/tight on the body?

thanks!
Vijay

stormtech · 04-10-2013, 05:37 PM

Originally posted by vijaypf

Hi everyone,

My first post on this forum...

I just picked up a K-5 a couple of weeks ago and am enjoying it.

It seems like the Mestos is the only dedicated L plate for the K5 available. I am interested in getting one for a body without the grip. Does anyone here use the Mestos for that set-up? If so, could you comment on whether the fit is snug/tight on the body?

thanks!
Vijay

Welcome to PF!

I have both Mestos plates - one for on the camera body only, and one for the grip. Both plates are a superb fit and made very well. Here is my post about the plates. I only have photos of the plate installed on the grip there.

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-camera-field-accessories/187763-me...ml#post1992132

Edit to ad: I see you are looking for the L-plate for the body - sorry!

abmj · 04-10-2013, 05:44 PM

Originally posted by vijaypf

... It seems like the Mestos is the only dedicated L plate for the K5 available. I am interested in getting one for a body without the grip.

No, the Really Right Stuff L-Plate listed for the K-7 works great on the K-5. It has Arca-Swiss-style tripod plates so you need a ball head that will accept it. Of course, it works perfectly on my RRS head.

vijaypf · 04-10-2013, 06:57 PM

abmj, stormtech,

Thanks for the replies!

stormtech,

Did you order your plates through their website? I'm a little hesitant to order from a website that doesn't even have an email address listed.

Vijay

stormtech · 04-10-2013, 07:41 PM

Originally posted by vijaypf

abmj, stormtech,

Thanks for the replies!

stormtech,

Did you order your plates through their website? I'm a little hesitant to order from a website that doesn't even have an email address listed.

Vijay

The same vendor used to sell on ebay. They had quite an extensive inventory when I bought mine. For some reason they stopped selling on ebay and opened their own web store that you see now. I do know that it is the same person who had the ebay store that now has the web store. I received excellent service - even had a question about an item I could not find in their ebay store - within 2 hours I had a response and the item I was looking for added to their store. Great service.

With all that said, I wouldn't be afraid to order from their web store. I know exactly what you mean by being hesitant to order something from another country from a little known website.

Well maybe not......... I just looked at their website - when I clicked on "about us" and "contact" I get pretty much blank pages. Myself.....I would shy away from any such website. It's a shame as I know the vendor was great when on ebay. One thing however is that the only payment they accept is PayPal so you would have protection with that. Maybe someone can chime in who has ordered from the web store.

BETLOG · 04-15-2013, 12:00 AM

Originally posted by Pauld

It looks like they have their webstore up and running now and the K-5 plates are listed. Mestos PD-K5HL L Plate for Pentax K5, K7 Vertical Grip - madforcamera.com

YESSSS!
woot
edit: GAH.. I wooted too soon.
All I want is an L bracket like this that fits over the BDG-4 and is manfrotto RC2 compatible.

04-15-2013, 12:00 AM	#30
BETLOG Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Brisbane Posts: 55	Originally posted by Pauld It looks like they have their webstore up and running now and the K-5 plates are listed. Mestos PD-K5HL L Plate for Pentax K5, K7 Vertical Grip - madforcamera.com YESSSS! woot edit: GAH.. I wooted too soon. All I want is an L bracket like this that fits over the BDG-4 and is manfrotto RC2 compatible. Last edited by BETLOG; 04-15-2013 at 12:05 AM.

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Pauld Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Calgary, Alberta Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 507 Original Poster	It looks like they have their webstore up and running now and the K-5 plates are listed. Mestos PD-K5HL L Plate for Pentax K5, K7 Vertical Grip - madforcamera.com

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Pauld Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Calgary, Alberta Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 507 Original Poster	Plate arrived this morning and it fits like a glove on the gripped K-5. It's pretty solidly built and very light. The only thing I wish they would have added to it would be the ability to the little safety screws like Benro plates have.

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stormtech Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: In the boonies (NW Penna) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,744	Originally posted by Pauld Plate arrived this morning and it fits like a glove on the gripped K-5. It's pretty solidly built and very light. The only thing I wish they would have added to it would be the ability to the little safety screws like Benro plates have. Their plates are very nice - very happy with mine. You will find that camera plates will not have the safety stop screws like the lens plates do in any brand.

02-22-2013, 05:26 AM	#19
Pauld Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Calgary, Alberta Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 507 Original Poster	Originally posted by Pauld Plate arrived this morning and it fits like a glove on the gripped K-5. It's pretty solidly built and very light. The only thing I wish they would have added to it would be the ability to the little safety screws like Benro plates have. I really like the plate. What choice do we have, it's the only one on the market like it. I have a Fittest L-plate for my K-20 that does have the safety screws and I'm glad because it's almost fallen out of my gimbal head a couple times but thankfully the screws stopped it.

02-22-2013, 05:55 AM	#20
stormtech Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: In the boonies (NW Penna) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,744	Originally posted by Pauld I really like the plate. What choice do we have, it's the only one on the market like it. I have a Fittest L-plate for my K-20 that does have the safety screws and I'm glad because it's almost fallen out of my gimbal head a couple times but thankfully the screws stopped it. I stand corrected then - I've never used an L-plate. Yes, the safety stops have saved me a couple times also while using my gimbal head. I am guessing you have changed the orientation of the clamp on the gimbal head to accommodate mounting a camera directly to it?

02-22-2013, 06:09 AM	#21
cmohr Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Brisbane. Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,824	My Sunwayfoto generic L-plate has the safety screws in both the base and the side mount, but I must admit I don't have then in there as It slowed down the "flipping" from portrait to landscape use of the L=plate when out shooting, I have it on my *istD now, and a Mestos on the K-5, so dont miss the stops. Did you get you Desmond Gimbal Stan???

02-22-2013, 06:15 AM	#22
stormtech Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: In the boonies (NW Penna) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,744	Originally posted by cmohr Did you get you Desmond Gimbal Stan??? Yes I did - received it last week but haven't actually used it yet. It is similar in build to the Opteka I already had. I might take the forward/aft axis joint apart and lubricate it as I did with my other one - made a world of difference. I'm very happy with it for the price I paid - thanks again for the help!

02-22-2013, 06:19 AM	#23
cmohr Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Brisbane. Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,824	Good to hear, happy to lend a hand..

02-22-2013, 06:43 AM	#24
Pauld Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Calgary, Alberta Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 507 Original Poster	Originally posted by stormtech I am guessing you have changed the orientation of the clamp on the gimbal head to accommodate mounting a camera directly to it? You are correct. I use my gimbal head as a side mount only.

04-10-2013, 05:14 PM	#25
vijaypf New Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 9	Hi everyone, My first post on this forum... I just picked up a K-5 a couple of weeks ago and am enjoying it. It seems like the Mestos is the only dedicated L plate for the K5 available. I am interested in getting one for a body without the grip. Does anyone here use the Mestos for that set-up? If so, could you comment on whether the fit is snug/tight on the body? thanks! Vijay

04-10-2013, 05:37 PM	#26
stormtech Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: In the boonies (NW Penna) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,744	Originally posted by vijaypf Hi everyone, My first post on this forum... I just picked up a K-5 a couple of weeks ago and am enjoying it. It seems like the Mestos is the only dedicated L plate for the K5 available. I am interested in getting one for a body without the grip. Does anyone here use the Mestos for that set-up? If so, could you comment on whether the fit is snug/tight on the body? thanks! Vijay Welcome to PF! I have both Mestos plates - one for on the camera body only, and one for the grip. Both plates are a superb fit and made very well. Here is my post about the plates. I only have photos of the plate installed on the grip there. https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-camera-field-accessories/187763-me...ml#post1992132 Edit to ad: I see you are looking for the L-plate for the body - sorry!

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abmj Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Central California Posts: 600	Originally posted by vijaypf ... It seems like the Mestos is the only dedicated L plate for the K5 available. I am interested in getting one for a body without the grip. No, the Really Right Stuff L-Plate listed for the K-7 works great on the K-5. It has Arca-Swiss-style tripod plates so you need a ball head that will accept it. Of course, it works perfectly on my RRS head.

04-10-2013, 06:57 PM	#28
vijaypf New Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 9	abmj, stormtech, Thanks for the replies! stormtech, Did you order your plates through their website? I'm a little hesitant to order from a website that doesn't even have an email address listed. Vijay

04-10-2013, 07:41 PM	#29
stormtech Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: In the boonies (NW Penna) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,744	Originally posted by vijaypf abmj, stormtech, Thanks for the replies! stormtech, Did you order your plates through their website? I'm a little hesitant to order from a website that doesn't even have an email address listed. Vijay The same vendor used to sell on ebay. They had quite an extensive inventory when I bought mine. For some reason they stopped selling on ebay and opened their own web store that you see now. I do know that it is the same person who had the ebay store that now has the web store. I received excellent service - even had a question about an item I could not find in their ebay store - within 2 hours I had a response and the item I was looking for added to their store. Great service. With all that said, I wouldn't be afraid to order from their web store. I know exactly what you mean by being hesitant to order something from another country from a little known website. Well maybe not......... I just looked at their website - when I clicked on "about us" and "contact" I get pretty much blank pages. Myself.....I would shy away from any such website. It's a shame as I know the vendor was great when on ebay. One thing however is that the only payment they accept is PayPal so you would have protection with that. Maybe someone can chime in who has ordered from the web store.

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