Canon R5 Anyone using a L Bracket on an R6 (or R5)

TMac99 · Mar 24, 2021

Is anyone using an an ARCA L bracket on an R6, (or also R5 if they are the same body - not sure of that). For it to be useful to quickly switch into portrait orientation it would have to allow the screen to still have full articulation. I can't quite confirm that from any web site reviews I have seen. The Ellie from 3 Legged Things looks promising, but as I said, can't quite confirm full screen articulation with the beaker installed.

nickhanson · Mar 24, 2021

I use a SmallRig one, however it doesn't allow you to 'quickly switch into portrait orientation'. I'm not sure if there is one out there that will allow this due to the actual design of an L-Bracket.

MaraLee · Mar 24, 2021

I've considered the Ellie from 3 Legged Thing as well, as it seems the most compatible with our R6s, but I have the Peak Design clutch with the Arca plate attachment, and I'm not sure if all of that would work together. When I have the 85mm lens on, also use the PD slide stap as well, just for added insurance, so that's a lot of stuff to put on the little camera. I'd love to try the Ellie out as a demo and see how it works.

JayAy · Mar 29, 2021

MaraLee said:
I've considered the Ellie from 3 Legged Thing as well, as it seems the most compatible with our R6s, but I have the Peak Design clutch with the Arca plate attachment, and I'm not sure if all of that would work together. When I have the 85mm lens on, also use the PD slide stap as well, just for added insurance, so that's a lot of stuff to put on the little camera. I'd love to try the Ellie out as a demo and see how it works.

I use the Ellie with the PD Clutch - there's plenty of scope on the Ellie base plate to attach a PD anchor. When I'm feeling really indecisive about how I'm going to carry and use the camera I also add a couple more PD Anchors to the body strap mounts to use with a Slide strap too. It all fits.

MikeFranks · Mar 29, 2021

TMac99 said:
Is anyone using an an ARCA L bracket on an R6, (or also R5 if they are the same body - not sure of that). For it to be useful to quickly switch into portrait orientation it would have to allow the screen to still have full articulation. I can't quite confirm that from any web site reviews I have seen. The Ellie from 3 Legged Things looks promising, but as I said, can't quite confirm full screen articulation with the beaker installed.

I bought a cheap L-bracket from Amazon and then discovered the articulation issue. But it turned out the the slot was long enough to have the rising arm at the shutter release side so it works fine.

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MikeDixonPhoto · Mar 30, 2021

I have the SUNWAYFOTO PCL-R5 L-Bracket for Canon Eos R5/R6 DSLR Arca/RRS Compatible Quick Release Plate from Amazon. The side plate is removable, I wrote a review about it here.

However, I think there are better options out there. I recently found the Peipro L Plate on AliExpress that I'm going to order. They have other models on Amazon, but not this one. There are also other options on AliExpress, but they didn't have a strap attachment point that I could use with my wrist strap.

The NICEYRIG Extension L Bracket (Amazon) looks like it has a wider opening for better articulation.

MaraLee · Mar 30, 2021

JayAy said:
I use the Ellie with the PD Clutch - there's plenty of scope on the Ellie base plate to attach a PD anchor. When I'm feeling really indecisive about how I'm going to carry and use the camera I also add a couple more PD Anchors to the body strap mounts to use with a Slide strap too. It all fits.

Thank you! Can you share a photo? What I'd really like to do is to be able to use my PD clutch and slide, yet still be able to use the Ellie and the Arca quick release that is native to my Benro ball head. The PD plate works, but anchor plate with the loops makes it a little tricky getting a secure attachment to the ball head.

TMac99 · Mar 30, 2021

JayAy said:
I use the Ellie with the PD Clutch - there's plenty of scope on the Ellie base plate to attach a PD anchor. When I'm feeling really indecisive about how I'm going to carry and use the camera I also add a couple more PD Anchors to the body strap mounts to use with a Slide strap too. It all fits.

Julian,
Does the Ellie allow full use of the articulating screen in both landscape and portrait mounting?

JayAy · Mar 30, 2021

MaraLee said:
Thank you! Can you share a photo? What I'd really like to do is to be able to use my PD clutch and slide, yet still be able to use the Ellie and the Arca quick release that is native to my Benro ball head. The PD plate works, but anchor plate with the loops makes it a little tricky getting a secure attachment to the ball head.

Hi MaraLee, a couple of shots - not the best product shots ever

. My use case is a little different from yours; I use one or the other of the straps, not both at the same time and realised that I have the left hand (as in the shots) PD anchor attached to the body and the right hand attached to the slide strap when not in active use - not both to the body as I said originally, so sorry if that has mislead you. It's then a relatively quick swap from one to the other. You could mount the right hand PD anchor through the metal clip of the Clutch strap, maybe not quite so secure, but if you were worried about a strap failure you'd still need two points to go at once. I think you'd still be OK with the the quick release on your Benro head clearing the PD anchor and hopefully that's clearer from my photo. As others have mentioned, screen articulation with an L bracket is a little restricted. I can put the screen into all it's fixed positions (open/closed on the body and open/close when swung out form the body) but the intermediate angles are restricted - no idea if this is important to you though.

MaraLee · Mar 30, 2021

JayAy said:
Hi MaraLee, a couple of shots - not the best product shots ever . My use case is a little different from yours; I use one or the other of the straps, not both at the same time and realised that I have the left hand (as in the shots) PD anchor attached to the body and the right hand attached to the slide strap when not in active use - not both to the body as I said originally, so sorry if that has mislead you. It's then a relatively quick swap from one to the other. You could mount the right hand PD anchor through the metal clip of the Clutch strap, maybe not quite so secure, but if you were worried about a strap failure you'd still need two points to go at once. I think you'd still be OK with the the quick release on your Benro head clearing the PD anchor and hopefully that's clearer from my photo. As others have mentioned, screen articulation with an L bracket is a little restricted. I can put the screen into all it's fixed positions (open/closed on the body and open/close when swung out form the body) but the intermediate angles are restricted - no idea if this is important to you though.

Thank you very much for the photos. That's exactly the info I needed, but I'm still undecided. I use the slide as insurance because I have neurological issues with my left hand. It'll sometimes just let go of things at the worst times. With my 85 1.2, I need both hands to hold it, so when mounting it on the tripod, or even just when shooting, the slid ensures it doesn't hit the ground.

I'm not crazy about losing the full range of the LCD viewer. I'm just under 5' and sometimes have the camera held over my head or on the ground and use the screen instead of the ELV. The bracket would definitely HAVE to come off for those instances.

I'll probably get one just to have it. I usually end up doing club-type events and for that it would be invaluable.
Thanks again!

Copterdoc · Apr 23, 2021

I have been using the SmallRig Cage for the R5/R6 and I like it very much. I have added a handgrip to the left side of the cage for increased stability. I have the cable clamps for tethering and I also attach an Atomos Ninja 5 Recorder and screen to the top of the cage with another SmallRig attachment for recording video externally. This allows me to record video to external SD drives. A terabyte drive is about $100.00 US so it is quite a savings over the CF Express cards. I think this will pay for itself in the long run. The cage fits quite well. As for switching between landscape and portrait, I use a ball head so this is not much of an issue for my uses.

LaurieAndersonPhotography · Apr 29, 2021

I am using this one and it works perfectly with the articulating screen

Philwright5454 · Apr 29, 2021

I use the sunwayfoto l bracket for use with the grip on the R5 and the smallrig without the grip found both to be what they say on the box. I rarely use the rear monitor pulled out so I’m not worried about issues with that. I’m more focused on being able to change format quick.

slclick · May 13, 2021

I use the Kirk, works well. Of course there is no swivel with the tilty flippy when extended but thats common knowledge now with all of these L plates. Photo gear is almost always a series of compromises. I like Kirk, they are usually on par with RRS yet a few bills less....however , I do not support Really Right Stuff for non photographic reasons. To each their own.

TMac99 · May 14, 2021

Thanks for all the input. I ended up with a ProMediaGear PLCR56. The vertical arm is pushed forward and it keeps well out of the way of the side connections and allows full screen articulation. Of course, it was one of the most expensive (why does it always work out that way), but it is a quality piece of gear that does exactly what needed.

GordonM · May 19, 2021

Has anyone got a 3leggedthing Roxie bracket yet? If so is it as good as it sounds?

slclick · May 19, 2021

TMac99 said:
Thanks for all the input. I ended up with a ProMediaGear PLCR56. The vertical arm is pushed forward and it keeps well out of the way of the side connections and allows full screen articulation. Of course, it was one of the most expensive (why does it always work out that way), but it is a quality piece of gear that does exactly what needed.

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Does the portrait orientation slide in and out? If not that is quite the space. It would impede your hand being on the camera body or being squeezed in between.

TMac99 · May 24, 2021

sllclick said:
Does the portrait orientation slide in and out? If not that is quite the space. It would impede your hand being on the camera body or being squeezed in between.

Yes, it can slide in and out, but I find that I leave it in and the vertical arm works as a handle if I need to grab that side of the camera. Normally, my left hand is under the lens, so it does not come into contact with the L bracket. There is nothing on the grip side of the camera to impede your normal hold on the grip.

slclick · May 24, 2021

TMac99 said:
Yes, it can slide in and out, but I find that I leave it in and the vertical arm works as a handle if I need to grab that side of the camera. Normally, my left hand is under the lens, so it does not come into contact with the L bracket. There is nothing on the grip side of the camera to impede your normal hold on the grip.

I've used L plates for 20 years and found the one piece units were better for me in the long run what with nothing to loosen and almost becoming a part of the body itself. YMMV. Enjoy

Hali · Jun 17, 2021

I'm using the Kirk bracket for my R5. I've always bought RRS brackets before but the lower cost and lighter weight sold me on the Kirk. I like the one piece design as well and although it means that I have to finagle the articulating screen I'm okay with that, at least for now.

Andrewdjacobson · Nov 21, 2021

TMac99 said:
Thanks for all the input. I ended up with a ProMediaGear PLCR56. The vertical arm is pushed forward and it keeps well out of the way of the side connections and allows full screen articulation. Of course, it was one of the most expensive (why does it always work out that way), but it is a quality piece of gear that does exactly what needed.

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I’m also using the pro media gear. I had a smallrig and disliked it, the Small slot for the screen imo is terrible.
I do wish, on the pmg, that they could come up with some sort of quick release for the L part instead of the 2 1/4-20’s. I leave the baseplate on all the time because I have a peak design strap attached to it

Emjay · Nov 21, 2021

I use the Three Legged Thing Roxie Dedicated L-Bracket for Canon EOS R5 & R6 cameras. Brilliant bit of kit and able to take a Black Rapid strap anchor fitting when required. It also take the Canon E2 hand strap which I keep attached all the time. I connect the strap directly to the bracket (without the swivel) so I can attach the camera to my tripod without any faff!

LaurieAndersonPhotography · Dec 26, 2021

TMac99 said:
Thanks for all the input. I ended up with a ProMediaGear PLCR56. The vertical arm is pushed forward and it keeps well out of the way of the side connections and allows full screen articulation. Of course, it was one of the most expensive (why does it always work out that way), but it is a quality piece of gear that does exactly what needed.

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What is he difference between SS2 and QD? I want to order this bracket but confused on choices.

LaurieAndersonPhotography · Dec 26, 2021

TMac99 said:
Thanks for all the input. I ended up with a ProMediaGear PLCR56. The vertical arm is pushed forward and it keeps well out of the way of the side connections and allows full screen articulation. Of course, it was one of the most expensive (why does it always work out that way), but it is a quality piece of gear that does exactly what needed.

View attachment 2807What is he difference between SS2 and QD? I want to order this but I am confused by the choices.

Andrewdjacobson · Dec 26, 2021

LaurieAndersonPhotography said:
What is he difference between SS2 and QD? I want to order this bracket but confused on choices.

Different options for quick release straps. The hole diameter is different.

Turb0rabbit · Dec 26, 2021

I bought my L bracket for my Canon R w/ grip from Amazon wasn’t that cheap but wasn’t as expensive from RRS. So far it’s been amazing, no complaints yet.

oko · Dec 29, 2021

Andrewdjacobson said:
Different options for quick release straps. The hole diameter is different.

Hi there, do you know which one is compatible with Peak Design's tripod?

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