RRS and Kirk QR System Compatibility?

Manfr3dManfr3d Registered Users Posts: 2,008 Major grins
edited September 13, 2008 in Accessories
Hi,
I would like to know if the Kirk L-Brackets are compatible with the QR clamps form RRS.

The RRS camps are a bit wider and don't accept every plate. I
learned this the hard way when I tried to mount my Novoflex
L-Bracket onto the RRS Clamp that comes with the Bogen monopod
head. The clamp wasn't tight enough to grip the plate. Kirk has a
big retailer in Europe which is why I would like to give a try to one
of their L-brackets.
“To consult the rules of composition before making a picture is a little like consulting the law of gravitation before going for a walk.”
― Edward Weston

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  • KEDKED Registered Users Posts: 843 Major grins
    edited September 10, 2008
    Manfr3d wrote:
    Hi,
    I would like to know if the Kirk L-Brackets are compatible with the QR clamps form RRS.

    The RRS camps are a bit wider and don't accept every plate. I
    learned this the hard way when I tried to mount my Novoflex
    L-Bracket onto the RRS Clamp that comes with the Bogen monopod
    head. The clamp wasn't tight enough to grip the plate. Kirk has a
    big retailer in Europe which is why I would like to give a try to one
    of their L-brackets.
    Just call RRS. You will have your answer instantly.
    KED
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  • Manfr3dManfr3d Registered Users Posts: 2,008 Major grins
    edited September 11, 2008
    KED wrote:
    Just call RRS. You will have your answer instantly.

    I sent them an email, we'll see what they have to say.
    “To consult the rules of composition before making a picture is a little like consulting the law of gravitation before going for a walk.”
    ― Edward Weston
  • Manfr3dManfr3d Registered Users Posts: 2,008 Major grins
    edited September 13, 2008
    RRS just confirmed the compatibility of their screw clamps with plates from
    Kirk. But they were surprised that my Novoflex L-Bracket isn't compatible
    with it. Novoflex plates seem to vary in size and the ones they tested
    "fit very nicely". The guys at RRS were really fast and helpful. They even
    offered me a refund for the clamp. But I'd rather replace my L-Bracket than
    part with anything from ReallyRightStuff :D
    “To consult the rules of composition before making a picture is a little like consulting the law of gravitation before going for a walk.”
    ― Edward Weston
  • MitchellMitchell Registered Users Posts: 3,503 Major grins
    edited September 13, 2008
    My understanding from RRS is that Kirk plates are compatible with their screw clamps (what they told you). They will not guarantee that kirk plates or any other will work with their Lever Release (LR) plates. Apparantly the tolerances for the LR plates are so small that they only assure a good fit with their own plates and brackets.

    Having said that, I use a Kirk plate on one of my 300mm lenses all the time with my 55BH LR model. It seems to fit well. I've not had any problems with the LR holding the lens tightly.

    YMMV.
    Mitch
    http://clearwaterphotography.smugmug.com/
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