MC-LS Universal L-Set

Review of RRS MC-LS Universal L-Bracket I bought this for my OM Systems OM1 camera. Seems RRS have given up on OM Systems latest cameras, thanks RRS. I have used RRS products on previous cameras and had no issues. But this product missed the mark for me. It is described as universal “with unmatched adaptability” to quote their website. Yet there is no information from RRS about which cameras are compatible or are not. They must have used a decent selection of cameras during the design process, but you end up being the beta tester. At the very least, I would have expected RRS to provide some camera compatibility information. Did the bracket fit my OM1? Yes, but the built-in loop for a hand strap stops the battery door from opening! That might be a showstopper for some of you, but I usually have my cameras plugged into an external battery. Alternatively, I might just file off the loop! I’ve decided to keep this bracket as it does fit some of my other cameras and it is significantly lighter than custom brackets which I feel are getting seriously overweight for use with lighter mirrorless cameras. I was able to test this bracket across a variety of cameras. Absolute requirement for me is that anti-twist flange plate must do its job. Less important is access to the camera’s battery/card. Please note that I don’t examine how the L bracket affects the flexibility of the rear screen or interfere with external cables. *Big-fat No: Canon 5D IV: No – the curved body shape around the lens mount prevents the anti-twist flange plate from functioning correctly. Olympus E-M II: No – the asymmetrical shape of the body around the lens mount prevents the anti-twist flange plate from functioning correctly. Olympus E-PL7: No – Tripod thread too close to front of camera prevents the anti-twist flange plate from functioning correctly. *Conditional Yes - It fits but you won’t have access to the battery/card: Canon M5 Canon M6II Olympus E-M10 II Panasonic DMC-GM5 – Surprised it worked except for the battery/card problem. *Simple Yes – it fits and you have access to the battery: Canon R5: Canon R7: Nikon Z8: RRS, if you read these reviews, how about incentivizing customs to give you feedback about this product’s compatibility? Provide them with a link where they can tell you if the bracket works or not and ask for a photograph of the set-up. In return, for example, offer a 5 or 10% discount on their next purchase? An informed customer will provide more positive sales experiences and fewer returns.

This is a brilliantly designed L plate, but unfortunately, I can't open and shut the battery door with my Nikon Zf camera. This isn't the fault of the L plate, just the design of the Zf. The piece on the end of the plate, which is designed for a strap, would need to be removed in order to be used with the Zf . I will still keep this L-Plate for a future camera though. I would have given this plate an easy 5 star rating without the battery compartment issue. RRS may consider making a modification for this plate for cameras like the Zf where accessing the battery compartment is blocked. RRS gear is the best. The L-Set for my Fuji XT-5 is perfect! It even has a grip attached.

I'm not really crazy about Universal Brackets, I do have to give credit to the RRS MC-LS Bracket. I currently can't find an L-Bracket that is specific for the Nikon ZF, however, the MC-LS fits my Nikon ZF very well, with or without the Smallrig Grip attached to the Camera. RRS makes great Camera equipment, and the MC-LS is no exception, if you're looking for an L-Bracket for your ZF Camera, this item will do the Job, the only thing that can be better is a 1-piece L-Bracket, with a built in Grip, and unfortunately, nothing like that exist yet, however, should RRS produce such an item, I'll be the 1st person in line to purchase it.

I have a sony A7Cr, and love it but I needed an L bracket for it and as this is such a limited release camera there are no L brackets... But this works, well even. You have to take the pinky grip off to mount this and so you end up losing the support you would get from having your pinky on the handhold but if you are shooting from a tripod, this is the best solution out there. I am glad I found something. Works well, and as expected. Fantastic quality control.

I think that overall it's sturdy enough and well made, but it really doesn't fit the Nikon Z8 along the side. The bottom is fine, but if you use that bottom button on the side , which I do, it is obstructed by the side plate. Also if you need to plug in a microphone, while doable, it's not the best. Will be returning it and getting the plate for the Z8. I had high hopes for this and it might fit other cameras just fine, but not the Z8. If you don't use anything along the side, it's probably just fine.

Just received it yesterday and will be sending it back to B&H for a refund on Monday. Does not fit.

Maybe it could be a bit lighter, maybe an open jaw would make accessing the side ports a bit easier, but there is a lot to like, it has so many possible ways to configure the base plate, so many ways to shift the bracket right left, front back, longer shorter. Got to say this L-bracket is very very nice! An altogether excellent product.