[Leica] Baseplate for M7

[smcj35 at yahoo.com (Colin J)]

Thanks Allen,

I very much like the look of the RRS plate.  

I use a Leica M Grip (genuine Leica # 14 405) and
do a lot of tripod work.  Unfortunately I have
been very disappointed with the lack of rigidity
of the camera when I connect the M Grip to the
tripod head.  

The M Grip does not fit snugly to the baseplate
except at the end where it screws in to the M7
baseplate.  There is a gap of about 3mm (1/8
inch) between the M Grip and the base plate at
the unsecured end.  The base of the M Grip
flexes, introducing a lack of rigidity and a risk
of vibration.

I am concerned that the RRS baseplate may suffer
from the same problem, given that it attaches at
one end to the M7 baseplate's tripod bush.  So I
am thinking of buying an extra camera baseplate
and permanently attaching either the M Grip or
the RRS plate with adhesive and/or screws.  

I will then have one standard baseplate and one
that is permanently modified for use on a tripod.


Any comments or thoughts would be welcome.

Colin


--- Original Message ---
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> Date: Thu, 23 Jun 2005 20:26:24 -0500
> From: Allen Graves <ahgraves@prodigy.net>
> Subject: Re: [Leica] Baseplate for M7
> To: Leica Users Group <lug@leica-users.org>
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> I have also used the RRS plate frequently and
> would like it add that 
> it has left absolutely no marks on the
> baseplate and, if anything, 
> seems to protect it.
> 
> Allen



                
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