L Bracket Recommendation

bychan
Posted 05/10/2018 - 01:26 Link
I know that a dedicated L bracket is no longer available for a K3, so a universal model has to be used.

I'm therefore after one to fit my K+F TC2534 tripod, which has a standard 14" attachment.

I have viewed many, and am a bit confused
Many confirm to be arca swiss compatible, so my query is would such a bracket be compatible with my tripod?

Any recommendations?

Thanks
Adrian
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smudge
Posted 05/10/2018 - 08:08 Link
bychan wrote:

Many confirm to be arca swiss compatible, so my query is would such a bracket be compatible with my tripod?

Thanks
Adrian
The short answer would appear to be - yes.

I've not come across this brand before but looking at this glowing review https://digital-photography-school.com/review-kf-concept-tc2534-tripod/ it shows it has an arca style plate fitting i.e. the plate is held firm by tightening a knob rather than the Manfrotto style lever. So just remove the plate and replace with any Arca compatible bracket.
Regards, Philip
bychan
Posted 07/10/2018 - 14:10 Link
Thanks Phillip.
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cardiffgareth
Posted 07/10/2018 - 22:15 Link
The L bracket is designed for arca swiss heads and allows easy removal for moving from portrait to landscape whilst keeping the head locked in place. They're also good for panoramics as the camera sits directly on top of the head,

I have a K1 but before that a K3ii and I used one of these:
link

More pricey is prime: link

The L bracket has a standard tripod screw in the base but not the side, I use this for screwing in a rapid strap though.


On the K1, bargain L bracket for it
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Edited by cardiffgareth: 07/10/2018 - 22:18
bychan
Posted 10/10/2018 - 18:59 Link
cardiffgareth wrote:
The L bracket is designed for arca swiss heads and allows easy removal for moving from portrait to landscape whilst keeping the head locked in place. They're also good for panoramics as the camera sits directly on top of the head,

I have a K1 but before that a K3ii and I used one of these:
link

More pricey is prime: link

The L bracket has a standard tripod screw in the base but not the side, I use this for screwing in a rapid strap though.


On the K1, bargain L bracket for it
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Thanks for your input Gareth, greatly appreciated.

I had actually looked at the two you have mentioned, and have now ordered the second one

Thanks
Adrian
K5IIs, Sigma 10-20, Pentax DA 16-85, Pentax DA 55-300, Pentax 70 Ltd, Metz 44 AF-2.
Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/ambott/

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