Best L-Bracket for Canon R5 / R6?

[@seadogg404]

I've owned the promedia Lbracket for a coupe of years now, and it's just fantastic. Its bulky, but not intrusive, and it's comfortable with and without the battery grip. So much that I find myself forgetting to take it off

[@SimonAckerman]

It's worth noting that these L brackets really help prevent significant damage from drops. I tend to keep mine on my camera at all times even if I'm not using a tripod.

[@nathan.dunahoo]

As an R6 owner I apprecaite how much information I don't know that you've introduced me to. Thank you for everything, it is so darn helpful

[@KellyPettit]

Your vlogs and reviews are amazing. Thanks so much.

[@markn8218]

Another feature of the really right stuff bracket, and the reason I went with it, is its compatibility with their QD strap system. It’s a very nice carry option.

[@davidg3307]

Promedia gear now have a QD option for their bracket.

[@davidg3307]

Thank you for the comment about the allen key housing in the PMG bracket. Haven’t seen it mentioned anywhere else, certainly not in the instructions that came with it!

[@paulhenry7]

Linhof do that in their quick-release plates.

[@arttiz01]

Thanks for this video, it was awesome! Add a cheap one to test: SmallRig L-Bracket for Canon EOS R5 and R6 (2976). I have one for my Canon 90D and I really like it. I haven't buy one for my R6 yet, so your video was useful. Thanks again, keep the good stuff!

[@ryansouthard8785]

I bought the ProMedia based on your suggestion--and used your affiliate link. It's great, and I'll vouch for the utility of the second grip. Not sure if that's what they were going for, but it's surprisingly useful and it feels good.

[@megbarber897]

Promedia for the win! TY! Just the info I needed! (used your link, too 🙂)

[@mikeandjoannie]

I love my ProMediaGear bracket! I have the version for the battery grip. Another nice thing is that you can attach it to their flash brackets too (for wedding photography).

[@cardin14]

can show the ProMediaGear bracket with the battery grip on? thanks

[@davidg3307]

I had an L bracket with the “cut out” like the RRS one but found that I was marking the flip out screen if it touched the ends of the cut out. Probably I should have been more careful but felt that over the time that I intend to keep the camera paying the extra for the PMG bracket would be worth it.

[@jameskeener7251]

This is what I was looking for. I have been using RRS brackets for years and have been happy with them. But I'm purchasing a Canon R5 and one of the primary reasons is the articulating screen. I was disappointed to learn that the RRS L-bracket interfered with the screen and came to KZbin to see if someone had produced a video just like this one. And someone had. You! Thanks.

[@seamastergmt]

I stumbled upon this video while searching for Promediagear L bracket reviews. I own a Nikon D850 and recently purchased a Promediagear L bracket for it. This video helped make my purchase a happier one as I also believe that Promediagear has a superior product. I also own their BH50 ballhead and am very impressed with it. As you are probably aware the company also has a quick release system that pairs with the Peak Design shoulder strap. The quick release prodect is outstanding and such a joy to use in the field. Thanks for this video.

[@DavidMaciasPhoto]

Hi Todd, I love ProMedia Gear stuff. I've known the owners for many years, they are great people. I love their L brackets because there are a number of accessories that you can attach to them, for example, for portrait photographers the Boomerang is awesome, and I use it quite often. With that being said, the R5 L bracket has a BIG problem if you use any of the EF lenses and use an adapter with Drop-In Filter. Since the filter is designed to be opened from the left, the "L" part of the bracket will prevent that. Extending it will not solve the issue, and the only workaround is to remove the lens, put the adapter on with the Drop-In filter and re-attach the lens. This under non-dusty sterile environment will be fine however, in the field, changing lenses is not a good idea because you are increasing the chances of dust in the sensor. I have spoken to them about this, and they are brainstorming to see if there is anything that can be done. The RRS L bracket does not have this issue but as you pointed out, the LCD screen can't fully articulate. By the way, I'm talking about the "L" bracket with battery grips attached but from what I see, it really doesn't matter because they too have the same problem. Anyway, thanks again for the review and though the Drop-In filter Adapter issue bothers me, I still will go with the ProMedia Gear.

[@dominey]

Ah, interesting! Great feedback. Thanks.

[@marksuchomelsr6698]

Todd, you should check out the 3 Legged Thing “Roxie” for the R 5

[@catherinedean4153]

Thank you! I really appreciated the two videos I have watched on your channel and will be looking at your videos more in the futuren

[@monkeybusiness3047]

Thank you for the video. It's very educational about L bracket.

[@simonleonp]

thanks for the valuable info, getting my PMG now!

[@JDenim88]

I was researching what the L bracket does, what makes one better than the other... different companies and you video answered all those questions. I found it doing a comparison search on google between to brackets rrs and another bracket company. I will for sure use your link in the future. Super clear video well explained with critical details. I already own Pro Media Brackets and will be going with them as well. I have GAS syndrome so I"m going to wait until I'm in a situation that an L bracket can help.

[@CryoftheProphet]

Sir I love your channel, your future is strong here keep em coming

[@MrDvaz]

I enjoy your videos very much....I just wish they were shot with a little more light so I can see the products under review a little better! please include products for the R5 with the grip attached thank you and keep up the good work!

[@dominey]

Thanks! And yes, I noticed after recording this that the brackets were darker than I'd like.

[@Photoshopuzr]

OK I wasn't going to buy it base off another review but now I will. From the low angle all I needed was that I can flip it out from the ground just like you did and that's good enough for me. Slap on a lcd screen protector to keep off the scratches. All is good now. Will order it soon and lay it down. Big thanks man, the slider on the RRS was meant to be that way it's not a flaw, it's replaceable.

[@JackZucker]

Can you mount the sunway on the camera with the R6 articulated screen facing forward?

[@danielwcheng6381]

I have an Kirkphoto L Bracket on R6 and yes you can flip the screen forward but the bracket will bloc .5 inch of the screen

[@efreutel]

Great review. Many thanks 🙏😊

[@rickeycarter]

Ah, this explains why the previous post disappeared. Lots of good information

[@ryanstout22]

Thanks for the great video. You should check out the Markins bracket for the R5. It doesn't block articulation at all, a really great design.

[@ursthomann3463]

The Markins one seems to be a cool design. There just appears to be one problem: the L portion is probably too short to be compatible with the quick release clamp of a FleXShooter ball head.

[@howlinhog]

Please do another video for with battery grip. The R5 selections seem to have some really big design differences between manufacturers such as the Promedia gear has

[@MikeKlarich]

When I get a new camera, I order a new Really Right Stuff L-Bracket specifically for that camera. Never had a piece fall out, and it come with a magnetic carry for a Allen wrench. I don't know which model you bought, Universal maybe? I use a really right stuff camera strap (Magpul MS4 Dual QD Sling Gen 2) that just plugs into a hole in the L-Bracket or lens plate on large glass. So awesome, I love that feature. Anyway, I'd never buy a bargain L-Bracket, I'll continue to get the best = Really Right Stuff. Best ball-head, Great gear for setting up panoramas, too. I don't work for them LOL.

[@efreutel]

Not sure RRS ballheads are the best….

[@tonyjones99]

Great video Todd. Many Thanks.

[@bruceleonard3096]

Very good video, I agree with your comparison of these three, however, I think the RRS also has a magnetic Allen wrench attachment as well. None of these were available when I got my R5 and I found another great bracket, the SmallRig L Bracket. It’s similar to the ProMedia without the forward protrusion but amazingly it was only $29 delivered directly from China. It works great at a bargain price. I found it on eBay but I think it’s available elsewhere now.

[@dominey]

Yes, the RRS bracket does have a small magnetized wrench. I actually cut that from the video for time because it's visible in some of the b-roll. In general, the magnets are super strong. Great design.

[@АлександрЛапин-о8ш]

Good day! Thanks for the video :) What you can recommend from Smallrig for hold type C cable on R6?

[@tonymckeage1028]

Great L Bracket Vlog, Brilliant review, thanks for sharing

[@JohnMacLeanPhotography]

Thanks for the video. I have the RRS for the 5D Mark IV that I'm now left with after selling both my Mark IV's. Just wanted to let you know that your PMG links to Amazon and B&H aren't working. ;)

[@timothylinn]

A fourth option worth mentioning is the Markins LC-R5 L-bracket. Markins is at least as good as RRS (in terms of fit and finish) but with an emphasis on lightweight, low profile designs. The LC-R5 weighs about 1/3 of the ProMediaGear bracket (95g vs 267g) and uses the same technique of shifting the (removable) vertical bracket forward and out of the way. Its one compromise is that the vertical bracket requires your clamp to be rotated 90 degrees-easily addressed by adding a rotating clamp to your head (if it doesn't already have one). Markins no longer has a North American distributor but the clamp can be shipped to the US from Europe for around $6 for a total cost of about $135. It’s worth checking out. It's also worth noting that the RRS and Sunwayfoto brackets not only limit the use of the flippy screen but make it *very* easy to damage the screen when it is rotated inside the bracket.

[@quietpersona]

Thank you so much for this info Timothy. Do you think it wasn't possible to design the Markins LC-R5 so that the clamp doesn't require rotating it 90 degrees? That's a bit of a deal breaker for me. I wish it was the same low profile design but didn't require that compromise.

[@timothylinn]

​@@quietpersona I agree completely, Anthony. I don't know why Markins couldn't have designed it so that the compromise wasn't necessary. I've asked them but have not received an answer. It may have something to do with the 1/4-20 thread integrated into the vertical plate. If so, I would have certainly eliminated this feature before compromising the design. That said, if light weight, low profile, and unhindered LCD movements are all important to you, the Markins bracket is hard to beat. A rotating clamp is a simple solution that can be added to any head and offers other functional benefits as well. For me, that's better than the alternative which is the ProMediaGear bracket at over half a pound! (9.44 oz) Your priorities may be different.

[@timothylinn]

@@bl8550 Yep. That is what I was trying to communicate in my own comment. I still use it because all my heads have the ability to easily rotate the top plate-but it is a PITA. You have to wonder what Markins was thinking.

[@karenfrybelove]

Thanks for the video! I'm curious which ones work when I have a battery grip mounted to my R5?

[@ishaansvideos]

Awesome review

[@martinekwall4671]

Such a good review and comparison!!

[@wayneross843]

Hi Todd, With the the side bracket being offset, does that upset the parallax when doing panoramas ? I've been tormented trying to figure out L brackets for my upcoming purchase of a R5. Your video really helped, especially when you said the offset bracket is good for hand holding. Thanks! Wayne

[@wayneross843]

Also please.... Does this offset bracket interfere when using an R5 to EF adapter with the control ring? Thanks again!

[@danielwcheng6381]

@@wayneross843 Seems to me it shouldn't other others have report issues when using Canon lenses with the drop in filter option.

[@Ramage7070]

Nice review, I have the Smallrig for both my R5 and R6 and love the fit and finish not to mention the price. I like that the tool is magnetized to the L-bracket. Thanks again for looking at the RRS makes is easy not to buy it for that crazy price.

[@tatsuya6155]

Hello I’m very interested to get the small rig one for my r6 but I saw the description below said it was made from rubber😂 so it is metal

[@stephencurah1059]

I was also looking into the small rig l bracket as an option

[@angelathomas2117]

Hi I got the smallrig bracket for my Canon R5 but I don't like it. I also have the Sony A7R5 so want to try to get a L bracket for that if you ever do a review on it please

[@danielwcheng6381]

question which small rig did you get? I was looking at the SmallRig cage for an R5 MK2 it looks like the jack of all trades but there's no vertical mount on it.

[@danielwcheng6381]

Question - what don't you like about the Smallrig l Bracket? I tried to buy it but it's not listed as available. Also looked hard at the Black Mamba cage and I was gonna get it, but there's no vertical mount to it. You can get a extra arca plate and attach it vertically but it it looks like when that's done it would block the R5 access doors on that side.

[@Shum_vetra]

The best cage for canon r 5 is SmallRig 3234 "Black Mamba" for Canon R5/R5C/R6. I wore it once and never take it off again. I have the maximum configuration, with the top handle.

[@ursthomann3463]

I take interest in the black mamba cage but I actually don‘t see how it works as the vertical part of an L bracket.

[@danielwcheng6381]

@@ursthomann3463 I so wanted to make it work for me but apparently you need to attach a Arca Swiss plate toi the vertical side. From looking at the images that would block the access doors.

[@gprice1903]

Wondering if you have any thoughts about the Kirk L-Bracket for Canon EOS R5 & R6 as compared to the ProMediaGear? Thanks!

[@KuboriKikiamShow]

Good day and thanks for this. Will these brackets still fit the R6 / R5 even it has a battery grip attached and / or will it block some of the ports?

[@ekphotography]

Anybody know where to get an L bracket for a Sony A7IV but one that goes on the grip handle side so I can shoot vertically with out covering up my ports? Thanks!

[@rauldelval5927]

Any experience with promedia l-bracket used with a body of R6mkII with grip?

[@danielwcheng6381]

looking around if you have a grip you'll need to use the L bracket that accounts for the extra bulk of the batter grip.

[@K9malinois_dog_love]

AliExpress has the for $17.00 and they come with a grip for your pinky to grab on to.

[@gregfisher216]

Great video Todd, I have a EOS R and was wondering if these would work on it. I also have a 100-500 RF lens which by the way is mazing! How would you use the L bracket on this lens since this is a very heavy lens and is designed to use the collar to mount the lens on the tripod as apposed to mounting the camera ?

[@thomsonlaurie]

By loosening the collar on the lens and turning the lens, that also turns the camera to the portrait orientation. Isn't that a neat tip? An instructor told me that as I was struggling to switch things around 'normally'.

[@dougheizenrader2280]

No need for an L bracket when using a lens with a collar.

[@maxwellventura]

Hi Todd, are any of these compatible w/ the manfrotto quick release plates?I believe the answer is NO and if's that true any other recommendations? I also just purchased some of your LUTS. So Thank you!

[@danielwcheng6381]

I used to have a Manfrotto but found that Arca Swiss system more versatile. Yu need a Arca Swiss to Manfrotto adaptor. I'm sure someone has one but it will take a Google/Amazon search good luck.

[@MathuCampbell]

Does it work with the original EOS R?

[@MiCoke03]

I wonder if those will also fit a canon 90D

[@dchillman]

I use the BGR10 grip on my R6 99% of the time. Unfortunately, it doesn't have the alignment holes for the pins.

[@leanidherasimau952]

Any L-Bracket to work with battery grip?

[@dominey]

Yes. ProMediaGear sells the PLCBGR10 - a taller version of the same L-Bracket featured here but taller to fit the battery grip on the R5/R6. bit.ly/3gBlQIW

[@typorickfoto]

Very well explained and shown the pros / cons! It is a pity that it is not easy to buy in Germany from US providers! Greetings from Berlin!

[@davidg3307]

Look at the PMG list of suppliers. They have one in Germany

[@martinekwall4671]

Hi Todd, Couple of questions: When using the ProMediaGear L-bracket when the vertical part is extended do you find it sturdy enough, I'm thinking when there are slight torsion and twist forces? (I understand when photographing in a vertical position from a tripod it's more stable to collapse it.) The other question is how easy is to change lenses when the vertical part is collapsed/pushed in, can one get the fingers in there to push the lens release button?

[@mikeandjoannie]

The ProMediaGear is very solid extended out (I'm using the battery grip version). I also find it very easy to change lenses with it, either from the front or via the opening in the L-bracket itself. Hope that helps!

[@martinekwall4671]

@@mikeandjoannie Thank you for letting me know!

[@marphoto]

Which L bracket would you suggest for a Canon R5 using the grip?

[@caseydull8233]

Did you look at the one by Smallrig?

[@dominey]

I have not.

[@elroyie]

@@dominey I have one, it is great steady L-bracket, build quality is surprisingly good and very attractive price tag. Before this L-bracket I had Kirk on my Canon 5D4

[@InfoRoombyHicham]

Thank You

[@iKeto_gal]

Maybe one day really right stuff will change their L bracket similar to ProMedia Gear. But in the end ProMedia gear L bracket is the way to go.

[@dominey]

I had the same thought. The perfect bracket IMO would be the simplicity of the RRS bracket and the angled left-arm of the PMG bracket.

[@robgerety]

I'm sorting out what to do for my R6. The only hesitation I have with the PMG is whether the offset will complicate camera positioning on the nodal point when switching orientation for panoramas. But, in the end, my conclusion is that it really is not a big issue. So, it seems PMG is probably the way to go.

[@ericbphoto1]

Is there an L bracket where you don’t have to detach the camera from the tripod to make the 90° flip?

[@creightonholub]

Look at telephoto tripod mounts (e.g. 70-200)

[@TheBigBlueMarble]

It is also worth noting that L-brackets really don't work with larger lenses.

[@danielwcheng6381]

Good point But I guess I need clarification about "larger lenses" by larger do you mean lens diameter or length. If length that should n't be a problem since long teles generally come with a tripod for for mounting. Large diamter lenses are another matter...fat lens can be an issue I gess.

[@TheBigBlueMarble]

@@danielwcheng6381 It is the width of the lenses that can cause issues.

[@garyrowe58]

The offset of the side bracket means that if I go from Landscape to portrait or portrait ot landscape, I mess up my entrance pupil alignment and screw up my panos. NOT a good feature!

[@Lucy-dk5cz]

It’s not a flaw, it’s a feature!

[@Webrazor54]

Great video like all your others for sure! I was about to buy an L bracket from 3 Legged Thing for my R5 when I saw your video. One of my prime objectives to buy an L bracket is to have the ability to leave my BlackRapid Breath Sport shoulder strap attached to my camera and be able to attach a tripod, as well. BlackRapid recommends the 3 Legged Thing L bracket kzbin.info/www/bejne/m5ScZZmBl7t4qKs. Looking at their new design for the R5, the "Roxie", the vertical section of the bracket doesn't look very substantial. I am worried about dangling my R5 and 70-200mm f2.8 from a single point on the vertical section of their bracket. So the question I have is do you think the ProMediaGear L bracket is strong enough to attach my strap to the vertical section of their bar and support my R5 and lens? Thanks in advance! Ed

[@Dazdigo]

IMHO getting a cage is better than getting an L-Bracket

[@danielwcheng6381]

I agree a Smallrig cage is very versatile but theres no vertical mount. It all depends on whether one needs that versatility.