NEX-7 L-Plate?

After a recent 3-day backpacking trip where I carried too much weight (I'm sure my A900 plus a few lenses, tripod, filters, batteries, etc. was well over 10 pounds) I've been strongly considering a NEX-7 for when I want to travel light(er). I've become very fond of L-Plates though so availability of one for this camera will be a factor in my decision.

I sent Really Right Stuff an email to ask if they were planning to design one and their response was that they have not yet decided. That's pretty much what I expected since the camera isn't even available yet but I'm curious if anyone else would be interested in an L-Plate for the NEX-7. Am I the only one?

I don't need one but I really like them. The main advantages I can think of are:

1) Much easier to make vertical compositions. Don't have to use the drop notches in the ball head. Don't have to mess around with the legs if you are on uneven ground and hit the bottom of the drop notch before the camera is vertical.

2) Can switch between vertical and horizontal compositions in seconds without any adjustment to ball head or tripod.

3) Weight stays centered over top of tripod, making it much more stable. (I likely wouldn't use this with very heavy lenses so not as much of an issue as it is with my A900, however, I'd probably be using a lighter tripod and ball head too.)

Like I said, I don't need one but, having used one for a few years now, I'm spoiled and hate the thought of working without one.

Have a look at JTEC's Sony NEX-5 & NEX-5N L-Bracket Tripod Mount.

I'm not sure if it will fit the NEX7 but if it doesn't I suppose they'll make one for it when the NEX7 hits the shelves.

Well, now you've got me looking at L-plates ;-)

I discovered that Camdapter do adjustable L-plates but no idea if they'll be small enough for the NEX-7. It might be worth a look. incidentally, they make my favourite hand strap / tripod plate combos.

Will do. I got an automated email reply saying they are shut down until October 10th (obviously a very small company!) so the answer probably won't come soon.

If enough people ask RRS to make one they will. I don't like the design of the JTEC plates, they have the dovetail hanging out there in the air for no reason and just taking up space, looks kinda sharp too.

Still interested in L plates? The good folks at RRS have blessed you all with both base plates and L plates for the NEX-5N and also the NEX-7. And as a bonus they made a L plate that mates to the LA-EA2 adapter.
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