Vertical Tripod Bracket - DPChallenge Forums

Sony 24-70mm F4 Vario-Tessar T* FE OSS

01/03/2006 01:32:20 PM · #1

Do they make a bracket to take vertical shots on a tripod.

Bear_Music

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

01/03/2006 01:34:50 PM · #2

Yes, many of them. Lemme find some for ya :-) brb.

R.

Here's a Pano head I've always liked, that also is an L bracket: Jasper Pano Head

Here's one for quick change between vertical and horizontal: SLIK L bracket

Finally, "ReallyRightStuff" makes terrific aftermarket products, including these plates custom-machined for each different camera body: ReallyRightStuff L Plates

Message edited by author 2006-01-03 13:44:11.

01/03/2006 01:38:02 PM · #3

Cool...thanks!

cpanaioti

Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM

01/03/2006 01:43:59 PM · #4

I use the Manfrotto Elbow bracket. If you search for elbow bracket on a site like B & H you'll find a couple.

This is the one I have:

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Message edited by author 2006-01-03 13:47:46.

01/03/2006 01:48:16 PM · #5

I like this one....fits my ball head. Elbow Bracket

cpanaioti

Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM

01/03/2006 01:50:12 PM · #6

Originally posted by BADDBOYY21:

I like this one....fits my ball head. Elbow Bracket

Mine's just the junior of that one and has the same quick release plate as my ball head.

Falc

Canon EOS-1D Mark III

Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L USM

01/03/2006 01:53:01 PM · #7

Manfrotto RS 322 Grip

This is what I use. Quickly converts from horizontal to vertical, no tightening of screws just simpl grab squeeze and move.

Does vertical very very easily.

cpanaioti

Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM

01/03/2006 01:55:57 PM · #8

Originally posted by Falc:

Manfrotto RS 322 Grip

This is what I use. Quickly converts from horizontal to vertical, no tightening of screws just simpl grab squeeze and move.

Does vertical very very easily.

Don't you have to recompose/adjust the height after flipping to vertical though? The purpose of the bracket is to keep the lense in the same general position whether horizontal or vertical.

Message edited by author 2006-01-03 13:56:24.

Bear_Music

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

Sony 24-70mm F4 Vario-Tessar T* FE OSS

01/03/2006 02:04:28 PM · #9

Originally posted by cpanaioti:

Originally posted by Falc:
Manfrotto RS 322 Grip

This is what I use. Quickly converts from horizontal to vertical, no tightening of screws just simpl grab squeeze and move.

Does vertical very very easily.

Don't you have to recompose/adjust the height after flipping to vertical though? The purpose of the bracket is to keep the lense in the same general position whether horizontal or vertical.

Correct; a good L bracket keeps the camera centered over the post on the tripod and keeps the lens at the same vertical height. They are a godsend in macro work. I used to have one, and I'll be getting one from ReallyRightStuff soon I think.

Another benefit of the L bracket, aside from the compositional considerations, is just that it keeps the weight evenly centered on the tripod and makes things more stable. Those who have LONG lenses with rotating tripod collars already know how important this is. If you ever left your collar at home so you could squeeze your lens in your bag easier, then tried to set up a tripod head vertically with all that glass protruding, you know how iffy it feels.

R.

Telehubbie

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

01/03/2006 02:23:41 PM · #10

I like this one. Sure, it's a bit pricey, but comes with a nice free lens. ;-)

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 16-85 f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

01/03/2006 02:33:35 PM · #11

Originally posted by Telehubbie:

I like this one. Sure, it's a bit pricey, but comes with a nice free lens. ;-)

I already have one like that on my 80-400VR...it was nice to get the free lens with that bracket also.

talmy

Nikon D300s

01/03/2006 03:46:33 PM · #12

Originally posted by BADDBOYY21:

Do they make a bracket to take vertical shots on a tripod.

It depends on the type of tripod mounting system you use. If it's the Arca, you can get an L-Bracket from Kirk Enterprises for $130. Really Right Stuff doesn't make L-Brackets for the D70.

Prof_Fate

01/03/2006 03:54:12 PM · #13

Originally posted by Bear_Music:

Another benefit of the L bracket, aside from the compositional considerations, is just that it keeps the weight evenly centered on the tripod and makes things more stable. Those who have LONG lenses with rotating tripod collars already know how important this is. If you ever left your collar at home so you could squeeze your lens in your bag easier, then tried to set up a tripod head vertically with all that glass protruding, you know how iffy it feels.

R.

If you have a rotating tripod collar, why not use it? no need to move anything or by anything - just rotate hte camera/lens in the bracket!