He didn't mention it and I forgot to point it out, but it also has a QD socket...another plus?
L Bracket for Nikon Z8
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Since one has to buy this on eBay I would order it now and you might have it when your Z8 arrives?
I ordered mine on May 25 and scehduled for delivery on Sunday, May 5.
Oops! June 5.
Tried my RRS Z7/Z6 (fits original and II models) modular L bracket on my Z8. Does not work on the Z8. The pin (separate from screw and I assume meant to limit twisting) does not fit in the right place, given where the screw must go. Even if I filed this pin off (which I’m not going to do), the bracket would block the battery door.
I have a generic RRS plate that will work for now until I get an L plate that fits. Does not block the battery door, but also does not have an anti-twist pin or the bracket for vertical mounting, so not as secure.
Like RRS stuff, but given timing, will look around a bit. Maybe Smallrig.
Looked at the Smallrig L bracket for the Z8 on EBay. At checkout, it said it would not arrive until August 1st or 2nd. Not showing yet at B&H or Amazon.
It also shows on Smallrig’s own website, but you can’t buy it there unless you are a reseller.
It also shows on Smallrig’s own website, but you can’t buy it there unless you are a reseller.
John Navitsky
Well-known member
i'm guessing it'll get here a lot faster than that, but
I know that the major companies are developing L brackets for the z 8 but I thought i saw a thread that mentioned something like 3 legged thing (or ???) had a working L bracket. THis will be a stop gap solution until RRS, KIrk, Promedia Gear ... introduces a custom L bracket
Can someone point to the correct thread.
Can someone point to the correct thread.
JoPoV
Active member
Just type bracket in the forum fields search and it will pop up.
From memory there was a thread that mentioned Smallrig had an L bracket for the Z8.
I recently used is the Ssearch forums" facility - and found the thread in about 20 seconds - the facility works
The Smallrig site when I looked recently listed only a cage that also went over the prism housing and not a specific L bracket.
I recently used is the Ssearch forums" facility - and found the thread in about 20 seconds - the facility works
The Smallrig site when I looked recently listed only a cage that also went over the prism housing and not a specific L bracket.
SmallRig Cage for Nikon Z 8 3940
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PaulBCT
Active member
I wrote here days ago that it is on eBay.I recently used is the Ssearch forums" facility - and found the thread in about 20 seconds - the facility works
The Smallrig site when I looked recently listed only a cage that also went over the prism housing and not a specific L bracket.
I now have it.
The Smallrig for the Z8 is now available from Amazon UK for £49.90.
I was initially quoted 8 days for delivery - though ordered late Friday and arrived Monday.
A "niggle" is no instructions in the box or on the website.
"Need to know" IMO includes the L bracket between the inner battery housing and lens mount can be hinged out to allow full access to the battery, and a smaller second screw on the L bracket base screws into a small screw hole on the Z8 - in addition to the main L bracket screw for a 1/4 inch thread.
It works OK but IMO is less rigid than the more expensive Smallrig Z9 L bracket.
I was initially quoted 8 days for delivery - though ordered late Friday and arrived Monday.
A "niggle" is no instructions in the box or on the website.
"Need to know" IMO includes the L bracket between the inner battery housing and lens mount can be hinged out to allow full access to the battery, and a smaller second screw on the L bracket base screws into a small screw hole on the Z8 - in addition to the main L bracket screw for a 1/4 inch thread.
It works OK but IMO is less rigid than the more expensive Smallrig Z9 L bracket.
maverick777
Member
What part is less rigid? Are you referring to the side piece or the whole thing?
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Cliff LeSergent
Guest
I've purchased - and returned - Smallrig L-brackets for a couple of different cameras, and they are absolute garbage. No matter how much you tighten them, the fit is so poor and the material used is so cheap and flimsy I can easily move them back and forth on the camera just using my thumb and finger. Hopefully Kirk and RRS can get their products on the market soon.
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Cliff LeSergent
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I just saw this on the Leofoto web site: https://www.leofoto.com/products_detail.php?id=751
From the look of it, I'm not sure how rigid the vertical section will be, but it certainly can't be any worse than the Smallrig products. I have a few other Leofoto products, and they are generally fairly well made. I emailed their US office to see if they know when the L-plate will be available for order, and they responded right away:
"Thank you for your inquiry. This product has just been released. While we do not have a specific timeline for when it will be available, we wanted to let you know that it is coming soon in a few weeks. To stay up-to-date on the latest news, we encourage you to check our website regularly. We will be posting updates and information as soon as it becomes available. Thank you for your interest in Leofoto products."
From the look of it, I'm not sure how rigid the vertical section will be, but it certainly can't be any worse than the Smallrig products. I have a few other Leofoto products, and they are generally fairly well made. I emailed their US office to see if they know when the L-plate will be available for order, and they responded right away:
"Thank you for your inquiry. This product has just been released. While we do not have a specific timeline for when it will be available, we wanted to let you know that it is coming soon in a few weeks. To stay up-to-date on the latest news, we encourage you to check our website regularly. We will be posting updates and information as soon as it becomes available. Thank you for your interest in Leofoto products."
IMO the whole thing.
The aluminium is thinner profile than the one for the Z9, the side piece is held in place by 2 screws compared to solid metal on the the Z9 version, and the battery release means this part is not a continuous metal unit.
The UK is a small market outside of the EEC so we get relatively few products available without a personal import.
While something better may come along it is likely to require a personal import.
The design seems identical to the Smallrig - including a hinged battery release lever and an apparently detachable side component.
A bonus for the Leofoto is there is enough information on their web-site to work out how it fits and works before ordering.
madone
Member
Kirk's looks like its coming soon and it is looking fantastic!
I see RRS is now taking preorders for Z8 bottom plates and L brackets. Not sure when they expect to deliver a product. I’ve liked their plates, ball heads and tripods in the past, so ordered one. (I’ve also had good luck with Kirk, Wimberly and Markins items.) I’m using an RRS universal bottom plate for now.
John Navitsky
Well-known member
my smallrig one is supposed to land today
PaulBCT
Active member
Modular L Bracket from RRS $200.
Gouging?
Gouging?