L-brackets for 40D

NikolaiNikolai Registered Users Posts: 19,035 Major grins
edited October 22, 2007 in Accessories
Good things come to those who wait! :clap
AFAIK, both RRS and Kirk are ready with a body-only 40D L-brackets (actually, they have been for a few weeks already), and they both also gonna start shipping the one for the 40D body+ BG-E2(N) grip starting October 16 (Tuesday) or 17th (Wednesday).

Since I never take it off I think I stay with Kirk model despite $10 price premium (which is almost nothing at $160 price base), provided they keep two-anchor design, of which I happen to be a great fan. However, if you switch it on and off often (or have other RRS equipment), RRS is probably the way to go. :deal
"May the f/stop be with you!"

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  • TerrenceTerrence Registered Users Posts: 477 Major grins
    edited October 16, 2007
    Nikolai wrote:
    two-anchor design, of which I happen to be a great fan.

    I've looked at the photos of the Kirk and RRS and I can't tell what the "two-anchor" feature of the Kirk looks like. Can you talk me through it?
    Terrence

    My photos

    "The future is an illusion, but a damned handy one." - David Allen
  • ian408ian408 Administrators Posts: 21,939 moderator
    edited October 16, 2007
    If you're an RRS user already. The RRS brackets have markings to help
    center the camera on the head. Kirk brackets don't have them.

    Both are well constructed both fit and finish. Pricing is similar enough that
    it doesn't matter one way or another.
    Moderator Journeys/Sports/Big Picture :: Need some help with dgrin?
  • claudermilkclaudermilk Registered Users Posts: 2,756 Major grins
    edited October 16, 2007
    Terrence wrote:
    I've looked at the photos of the Kirk and RRS and I can't tell what the "two-anchor" feature of the Kirk looks like. Can you talk me through it?

    They have a little metal tab that hooks through the camera strap loop on the side part. Supposed to make it more rigid. My 20D+grip RRS L-bracket is plenty rigid & I have not felt the need for it to be attached there. RRS has other features I prefer (the markings, threaded hole on both sides, longer dovetails). Hmm...looking closely at hte RRS site it seems the brackets for gripped bodies are much bettter realized than those without, at least IMHO.
    Chris
    http://www.chrislaudermilkphoto.com/
  • NikolaiNikolai Registered Users Posts: 19,035 Major grins
    edited October 17, 2007
    Update
    Both Kirk and RRS have L-brackets for 40D with grip in stock now (Kirk's website is not updated yet).
    Unfortunately, Kirk's new design does not include the second anchor point, the one that sold me on their 30D version. With that in mind RRS solution becomes pretty much a slam dunk, especially since I want eventually to get their pano stuff, which nobody else seem to have.
    Order sent! :ivar
    "May the f/stop be with you!"
  • NikolaiNikolai Registered Users Posts: 19,035 Major grins
    edited October 17, 2007
    I like the "small guys"
    Barely two hours later, my order has been shipped! Given RRS is here in CA (maybe even SoCal), I expect getting it this week, if not tomorow... wings.gif
    "May the f/stop be with you!"
  • NikolaiNikolai Registered Users Posts: 19,035 Major grins
    edited October 18, 2007
    Nikolai wrote:
    Barely two hours later, my order has been shipped! Given RRS is here in CA (maybe even SoCal), I expect getting it this week, if not tomorow... wings.gif
    Delivered... About 20 hours after the online order has been made :-) deal.gif
    WTG, RRS! wings.gif
    "May the f/stop be with you!"
  • claudermilkclaudermilk Registered Users Posts: 2,756 Major grins
    edited October 22, 2007
    Nikolai wrote:
    Given RRS is here in CA (maybe even SoCal)

    They're in SLO.
    Chris
    http://www.chrislaudermilkphoto.com/
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