[Leica] Quick release plates

[scott at adrenaline.com (Scott McLoughlin)]

I use RRS quick release plates on all my cameras and
use the Acratech ballhead on my tripod.

Great combination, no complaints, works as advertised, etc.

Scott

Robert Rose wrote:
> Has anyone tried the Acratech ballhead and quick release plates?  I tried 
> it
> at the photo store and was really impressed.
>
> Bob Rose
>
> Message: 1
> Date: Wed, 31 Jan 2007 16:15:55 -0800
> From: <allen.graves@charter.net>
> Subject: Re: [Leica] quick release plates
> To: Leica Users Group <lug@leica-users.org>
> Cc: Lottermoser George <imagist3@mac.com>
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> Really Right Stuff makes the best finished, best fitting plates. They are
> precisely designed for exactly the lens or body they are sold to fit.In my
> experience, Kirk plates are not nearly as well finished -sharp edges,
> burrs,etc, though they still work wekk. ( have some of both). Also, I have 
> a
> personal prejudice against Kirk since their business model for years seemed
> to be "just copy anything new RRS makes".
>
> The current owner of RRS is really innovative and has lots of great new
> products.
>
> The Wimberly stuff seems nice: i just have not had any reason to leave RRS.
> Arca plates are generic  and don't fit nearly as precisely as the RRS or
> Kirk plates and really aren't in the same league. I use the Arca ballhead
> and love it, though the RRS and Kirk ballheads look like a step up. I just
> don't need a new one.
>
> Feel free to email me off list if you have any specific questions.
>
> Allen
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