[Leica] Baseplate for M7

[p_intern at bellsouth.net (Allen Graves)]

On both ny M6s the RRS plate is very rigid and fits tightly with no gap 
at all. It also wraps around the baseplate (extending up the sides a 
littlea) which adds to its rigidity. RRS quality is really unbelievable.

Allen

Colin J wrote:
> 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 ---
> 
>>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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