ReallyRightStuff (Click here) announced the new L-Plate for the E-M10II.
And Roberto sent me this:
“Since it was difficult (yet) to find any kind of supporting grip for my new Lumix GX8, I just had an epiphany and tried out the L-Grip / Bracket for my Sony A7 (without the vertical part)… and voila, works like a charm 🙂 It´s almost as if it were designed for the Lumix as well!
Here are some pix:
http://www.dslr-forum.de/showthread.php?t=1632919
It adds pretty good stability with the bigger zooms or the Nocticron, and costs only about 10 Dollars from HK! I think it´s a nice solution, until they come up in a few months with a proprietary one…
So, you might want to share this with all the lucky GX8 owners out there? ;)”
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RRS makes quality goods…and you pay for them! ….this one looks quite interesting for my EM5 II for when I am in hi-Rez mode.
http://www.reallyrightstuff.com/BOEM52-Set-L-plate-and-grip-for-OM-D-E-M5-Mark-II
There are other sources worth considering too. For the expensive one it is available here. http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Quick-Release-L-Plate-Camera-Grip-for-Olympus-OM-D-E-M5-MARK-II-Tripod-Ballhead-/171929038321?hash=item2807c4edf1:g:UmEAAOSwFnFWEhXk
For something that is still worthwhile but half the price then there is this. http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/QR-L-Plate-Bracket-Vertical-Hand-Grip-Holder-for-Olympus-OMD-E-M5-Mark-II-E-M5II-/281778061112?hash=item419b47ff38:g:H~UAAOSwgQ9V0-qL
Lplate however is far overpriced, I got one for my em1 from eBay seller located in HK a while ago. Perfect fit, no problem even with rather heavy 40-150pro. Light and sturdy, once attached, never removed
Same here. There are two main designs to be found on ebay & both are quite low priced.
Agreed. RRS makes some excellent, if pricey gear. I have a couple of their tripod heads, which are beautifully made things. A pleasure to use.
I’ve never understood why tripod plates, ‘L’ or otherwise (or anyone else’s) are just so damned expensive?
That’s why it’s worth checking the Chinese made versions on ebay as they (some) are also well made but so much cheaper to buy. Not only that, the postage out of the USA is also ridiculously expensive (at least it is from some sellers).