One of the best things about mirrorless bodies is that they are so small compared to dSLRs, but that's also one of my biggest problems. Because they're so small, they don't fit in my big hands. I hate the feeling of my pinky curled underneath the body, I don't feel like I've got a good grip in it, especially with a big heavy lens.
That's why I bought the SmallRig L-Bracket. I don't really need the side piece, and honestly, may remove it, but the extra height it provides gives me a firm grip on the body and greatly improves the stability as I hold the camera. The bracket is very well made, solid aluminum and looks great as well.
My only complaint about this is that they don't have a version that works directly with the Peak Design Capture clips. If they had that, I'd have definitely bought that as the PD Capture Clip compatible clips work in both Arca and Manfrotto RC2 type mounts and I wouldn't have to add a plate to the Smallrig bracket.
But all in all, I'm very satisfied with the bracket.
This things is absolutely amazing. Very well crafted, the quality is incredible for the price point! VERY impressive quality and well put together. I never thought I would use the side piece, but I LOVE IT! I can stand the camera up on its side and hold it very well steady or I can quickly and easily go vertical on a tripod without having to contort the tripod all around and create an off balance in weight! HOWEVER....
After using it some, I made two very small modifications. As I hold the camera in my right hand, where the corner of the rig contacts my hand it can quickly become very uncomfortable and painful after shooting for a bit. This is an easy fix... I just took it off and used my belt sander and carefully sanded down that edge on the very corder to smooth it out and make it more "form fitting" to a hand so it's not "digging" into the palm of your hand there. As my left hand comes up to support the camera on the left side, I did the same mod slightly to the left side to just to literally "take the edge off" SOMEWHAT... not a whole lot but some. YES, this took the paint off where I did this, but it was WELL and I mean VERY WELL worth it as it is now SUPER comfy in my hands with no irritation. This did NOT negate any use of the product whatsoever. Everything is fine. I will email pictures of the mod for future reference.
I will ALWAYS buy from this site though. GREAT Stuff and the videos of the co-creator are very good! Thank you!
This L-Bracket together with the Left Side Grip (2218) allows for comfortably holding your camera with either hand as well as passing it back and forth between hands. This functionality is incredibly practical for all forms of shooting. SmallRig, please make a wood version grip for those wanting a classier look. Thanks
Really like the bracket, makes the grip feel much better in handling, better overall ergonomics in hand holding and shooting the camera. I also applied a textured grip tape template from the front that wraps around the back side that I made for the the bracket to match the camera grip, which makes it feel even better.
A few suggestions on updated models;
-develop a A9 half cage model option like the new A7iii model with a improved grip transition area on the lower right side and update this model
-round over the bottom corners of bracket
-create a attachment point on bottom left side of bracket to attach Peak Design or other clips so it has attachment points on both sides of device to provide balance
-tool-less attachment screw at the bottom
Fits perfect! Helps me with stabilizing my video footage. Special features I love, the magnetic allen wrench on the bottom!
If you are looking for a L Bracket that fits perfectly, allows battery access without modification and provides just the right space for that errant pinky finger, look no further. Allows for quick change to portrait orientation and still able to access side compartments. This was a great purchase. Shipping was fast.
Love it, solid build, everything remains accessible and protects the camera.
Using the least expensive shipping option, I received my SmallRig L-bracket about 10 business days after placing my order — and I'm on the east coast of the US. The tracking number SmallRig provided was very helpful. It arrived via USPA. The product is everything that's advertised. It's well built and the magnetic allen wrench is both simple and smart. Being able to slide out the side bracket is a handy feature, either for better access to the camera's ports or for a better grip when shooting horizontally (especially video). The added height it gives the camera is a welcome addition for my long fingers. Iut it on my Sony A7iii as soon as it arrived and I have no plans to take it off. Highly recommended.
This is absolutely an outstanding product. I got one the first ones when first released and just love it. I love the taller profile giving a place to rest your pinky finger. It makes the A7R3 so comfortable to use. When used with the Peak Design Clutch, it is easy, safe, and secure to use. Don’t forget to add the optional left-side handle. This adds to the overall stability and safety of the camera system. I can easily shoot hand-held one-half second exposures without photo blur. This bracket also adds protection for the camera. After using it for a year now, I seeing some scratches on the bracket that would have been on the camera. This is a must have accessory for the serious photographer.
The bracket is very well made and fits the camera fine. However, when I use my Really Right Stuff ball head with the lever release mount, the arca swiss bracket only goes about 2/3 of the way on the bracket. It looks like the arca swiss fixture should be longer.
I can't say enough good things about this bracket. This is my first L-bracket for a DSLR. My a7iii fits perfectly. The left camera strap hole is accessible via a notch. The battery door is fully accessible. The pre-drilled holes on the "L" and bottom allow a variety of attachments including a small grip. This allows for me to have something to hold and manipulate in portrait mode, or for when I am using a small lens like my 35mm prime. I can attach either a peak design anchor mount or just the PD anchor to the bottom bar designed specifically for it.
Sliding this into my Sirui tripod head was a breeze. Once I got the camera leveled, it didn't matter which configuration, the camera was level.
Shipping was faster than expected even if tracking was not updated enough. I got the bracket in less than a week.
Just got my SmallRig L-Bracket for my A7RIII in the main today and first impressions are great. Its build quality is pretty much unparalleled with the product having a strong construction yet surprisingly light body. I'm confident that the bracket would provide good protection in the case of a drop. I was initially skeptical that the extra vertical depth of the bracket would add enough space for my rather large hands to grip but the ergonomics are perfect. While it's not pictured in the product photos, the bracket has sensor centering marks on the front and back. This feature is especially useful for people making parallax free panoramas, good job small rig! I can't yet attest to the accuracy of these markings yet, however. The bracket comes in at a very affordable price when compared to products of similar quality on the market. Highly recommended!
bought this L-bracket... and was amazed by the weight and size.. and it fits well on the a7III... i even bought the flash shoe so i can mount my shotgun mic on the side... doing a reverse mount.. so i can use the set up in gimbal as run and gun ..with shotgun mic mounted : see link to see video and photo how it looks : https://drive.google.com/open?id=1m0bwL4aR9Gr6xpBRg_qbevnaJNUZTkar
Incredible build quality and design, fits perfectly to the camera.
Very happy with the purchase!
Well made for my Sony A7iii. Preferred SmallRig over RRS because didn't have to replace battery door. Light enough and arrived quickly. Used it for vertical and horizontal shots on Arca Swiss and had no problems. Liked the hoes in the front for mounting piece to support the Metabones adapter.
The bracket looks great and feels sturdy. It fulfills all of my needs, for a larger grip, as well as vertical Arca-Swiss mounting.
I would like it to be slightly lighter, by using aircraft grade aluminum, but would ignore that due to the very good price it currently sells for. The allen key is slightly loose in the mounting bolt, which worries me that either will wear out with too much installation and removal.
It should be noted that the bracket is slightly bigger than the needs of the Sony A7III, as it's sized to also fit the A9. Instructions should note that installation on the A7III should pull the bracket to fit snugly on the front, not the back.
Impressively solid piece of equipment for my Sony camera. Easily installs on camera adding protection to modern delicate cameras. The Sony is a compact camera, but my hand is still the same size as my Neanderthal ancestors so the Smallrig adds much needed gripping surface. The slide-out L brace serves as an additional handle while carrying or shooting pictures. Not having to screw on or screw off tripod bases is definitely a time saver. By matching screws to the L brace, I can be as creative as I care to be, or I can take advantage of the compatible assessories provided for it. The fit to the camera has close tolerances and does not come loose under constant use. Buy it....you will like it.
I was one of the first 50 to pre order this and have been very happy with it. I also preordered the a7 iii and when I got it i almost returned it the same day due to the ergonomics . I have bigger hands and the body only was just too small. RRS was just a tad too small and way more expensive. With this smallRig bracket I started to finally enjoy a wonderful camera. I originally took the side bracket off but then played around with it and find it very useful for shooting video for the extra stability and also useful for shooting vertical handheld when expanded.
Also good job on the co design, Daniel Ockeloen. I watched your video about brackets for these cameras before this came out and liked your opinions and then to find out you helped design, was happy to see.
The bracket is solid and well made. You can get to the battery and SD card slot with no problem. You need to slide the side bracket out some to get to the spot to plug in a remote or a microphone but it's doable. It is easier for me to put the SmallRig on my tripod than it was using the adapter plates. Very happy with my purchase.
Awesome must have accessories for your A7iii/A7riii.
Very well made and with precision. The extra 20mm make a huge difference in grip comfort. Great value too. Highly recommended!
Super product with a great value for the money!
The L-Bracket fits the camera well and blocks no access to ports and buttons of camera. It supports both horizontal shooting and vertical shooting when mounted on the tripod. Very well designed and the designer really has taken the needs of clients into consideration!
I love it..bought to protect my camera and for easy hold
Item arrived very quickly, was well packaged and included all you need to fit to your camera straight away including a nice little hiding place for the included Allen key in the base of the bracket. Makes the camera fit my hands much better now and great idea to make the L bracket for attaching to a tripod in portrait orientation removable so it doesn't get in the way or add extra weight when shooting handheld. Recommended purchase for your Sony A7iii.
Very well made. Very acceptable pricing. Nice and useful cooperation with Mr. Ockeloen. Thanks for his reviews and video's too. Fast delivery. Highly recommended.
I would advice this (and have) to people with bigger hands and lenses (500grams to 800grams). But mostly want to signal to other users that smallrig really does co-design so get involved and make our tools better. Was fun to work with the team and see ideas i had implemented...
Works fine as an L bracket and makes the camera much better to hold for those of Us with Larger Hands. Now if it could only make the finger well on the camera itself bigger it would be amazing.
Excellent Product. I follow Daniel Ockeloen's videos, who highly recomments this bracket, So I brought one, and I must say, that on the first night I had it, I was doing some night shooting in very cold conditions, and being able to attach my camera via the builtin Arca-Swiss mount, to my tripod without removing my gloves was Amazing. Very solid product. Well Done SmallRid.
Nice design, nice construction, good price. Allows for a better grip on the body, a place to rest your pinky finger. Versatile Arca Swiss compatibility. Highly recommend this L-bracket.
This L-bracket for Sony is an extraordinary, well-thought-out Arca-plate accessory plus grip extension. I was initially a bit skeptical about the design(s) but the team got the 'pinky-feel' adequately similar to the feel of the Sony Grip Extension, which I use when shooting without tripods. I'm not sure which existing HDMI clamp (if any) is compatible? But the more add-ons the better.
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