I'm a fan of RRS and use most of their stuff. However, the new L Plate for the D800 with a battery grip has only recently been released, months after the D800 was released, and it's again backordered til who-knows-when.
I've been in communication for several days with a guy in China who sells what looks to be a very fine replica, for about $60 less.
I ordered it via EBay, and got it yesterday. It looks great - the same material, finish, weight, the same configuration as the RRS one, fits the D800 with grip perfectly, and the Arca-Swiss compatible plates secures the camera exceptionally well in both positions. Shipping time took less than a week. Plus you get a few EBay bux to use later.
If you want to save some money and get the plate quickly, here is the info:
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0 repliesI've been in communication for several days with a guy in China who sells what looks to be a very fine replica, for about $60 less.
I ordered it via EBay, and got it yesterday. It looks great - the same material, finish, weight, the same configuration as the RRS one, fits the D800 with grip perfectly, and the Arca-Swiss compatible plates secures the camera exceptionally well in both positions. Shipping time took less than a week. Plus you get a few EBay bux to use later.
If you want to save some money and get the plate quickly, here is the info:
RRS L plate, backordered: $190 plus tax plus shipping (about $220)
http://reallyrightstuff.com/ProductDesc.aspx?code=BMBD12-L&type=0&eq=
Austin's Chinese-made version, on EBay, with photos:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/180913319530?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
It's item # 180913319530
Total, with shipping: $168