Posted by Arthur Lund on April 25, 2006 at 2:32 PM
I am getting ready to upgrade my Canon 20D to a Canon 5D.
I have a Really Right Stuff L bracket on the 20D.Itis the fancy one made specifically for that camera.
I read recently that people where getting soft pictures when the camera was mounted in the portrait position. Investigation narrowed the problem down to the L mounting bracket. The bracket doesn't touch the camera on the down side of the camera when it is mounted in the portrait position. The article stated that the problem was
worse the heavier the lens.
Before I buy a new plate from Kirk or RRS for a new 5D, I am interested in the experience of the group. I sure don't need anything to add to my fuzzy picture collection. I can do well
enough all by myself.
Art Lund
Posted by Todd Caudle on April 25, 2006 at 3:22 PM
Hi Art,
I use a RRS L-bracket on my 5D and have notice NO issues when shooting in vertical mode.
I use the Kirk L bracket on mine and haven't noticed any problems. Use MLU, give it a second or two for the mirror vibrations to stop, be aware of wind, and use a sturdy tripod and you should be OK.
Guy
Posted by Bill Pelzmann on April 26, 2006 at 12:16 AM
I hadn't heard about these RRS L-bracket findings. Where did you find this study?
I use it on the 1DsMk2 - about as heavy as it gets and have never noticed any softness in the portrait mode. I do use MLU & 2 sec timer for landscapes whenever possible. So, I'm curious about the specifics. Damn, I didn't know that my pictures could be that much sharper. Maybe I'd better go back to handholding
Posted by Arthur Lund on April 27, 2006 at 12:14 AM
I read it on Rob Galbraiths forum. I couldn't get back there to find it, as Rob Galbraith just
sold the site, and it is down for a few days while the new owners get it going again.
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4 repliesI have a Really Right Stuff L bracket on the 20D.Itis the fancy one made specifically for that camera.
I read recently that people where getting soft pictures when the camera was mounted in the portrait position. Investigation narrowed the problem down to the L mounting bracket. The bracket doesn't touch the camera on the down side of the camera when it is mounted in the portrait position. The article stated that the problem was
worse the heavier the lens.
Before I buy a new plate from Kirk or RRS for a new 5D, I am interested in the experience of the group. I sure don't need anything to add to my fuzzy picture collection. I can do well
enough all by myself.
Art Lund
I use a RRS L-bracket on my 5D and have notice NO issues when shooting in vertical mode.
TC
Guy
I use it on the 1DsMk2 - about as heavy as it gets and have never noticed any softness in the portrait mode. I do use MLU & 2 sec timer for landscapes whenever possible. So, I'm curious about the specifics. Damn, I didn't know that my pictures could be that much sharper. Maybe I'd better go back to handholding
sold the site, and it is down for a few days while the new owners get it going again.