Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/02/22

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Subject: Re: [Leica] RRS M plate #B30?
From: Jeff Alford <alford@batnet.com>
Date: Sun, 22 Feb 1998 13:06:34 -0800

Tony,

Yes, if your Acra B1 has the quick release. If your B1 is a non-QR model you can
add the quick release. RRS offers a few different models. IMHO the fit and
finish of the RRS plates is superior.

Jeff Alford

Tony Chang wrote:

> At 07:31 PM 1998/2/21 -0800, you wrote:
> >I would recommend the RRS plate over the Kirk Enterprise plate. As an
> owner of
> >the Really Right Stuff B30 plate. We also sell the Kirk plate at the
> store. It
> >is not as nicely made and the first shipment I received had the attachment
> >srcrew hole was not tapped in the center. The Really Right Stuff folks are a
> >bit more difficult to deal with,  but worth it.
> >
> >Jeff Alford
> >
>
> Hell Jeff:
>
> I don't have any experience with RRS plates but have order a Arca Swiss B-1
> ball head and few other plates for my EOS and Hassy equipment.  I like Kirk
> plates and feel their quality is excellent.  I have not used RRS plates so
> I can't really comment which is better.
>
> My question is that can I still use RRS plates on my Arca Swiss ball head?
> I do plan to buy some more plates for my new equipment.  One includes for
> the M body.
>
> Best regards,
> Tony Chang