Re: [Leica] Really Right Stuff

["Jeff S" <segawa@netone.com>]

I'm undecided as to whether I should stick to larger cameras when carrying a
tripod, and using the M strictly as a handheld, but yes, the M and Arca B1
w/QR make a fine combo.

The Really Right Stuff #B30 plate for Leica M looks a little large at first
(should look fine on a black camera), but it's a thing of beauty in
operation. I've seen the Kirk plates at KSP (nice to see someone stocking
the things) and find the cosmetics perfectly acceptable, though not
fanatical like the RRS product. Kirk seems to favor more universal designs
whereas RRS products can be very specific, which is great, but can be a pain
if, for instance, you use an F4 alternately with 4- and 8-cell battery
packs, and realize that RRS has different plates for each configuration!
Best to get both catalogs so you can decide for yourself which situations
merit custom plates, and which are best with a more generic solution.

Unfortunately, the dream product of the indecisive, the Abrahamson winder
with integral QR flange and grip, does not yet exist, and if it did, would
probably double the weight of the camera :-)

Jeff

- -----Original Message-----
From: Paul and Paula Butzi <butzi@halcyon.com>
>Time to stop struggling and fit QR plates to all the gear, and QR
>mounts on all the tripods.
>
>Suggestions/comparisons to Kirk plates, etc. would also be welcome.