What are L-Brackets?
Advantages of using an L-Bracket
Disadvantages of using an L-Bracket
How to use a camera L-Bracket?
Using an L-Bracket is easy. With PMG brackets, you can screw it in place and leave it there for as long as you want to.
Once mounted, you may then loosen your Arca-clamp and change your orientation on the go.
Are L-Brackets worth it?
ProMediaGear L-Brackets FAQs
Are ProMediaGear L-Brackets two-piece or one-piece designs?
ProMediaGear L-Brackets are a two-piece design. This means if you do not want to use the vertical piece you can simply remove it and use just the base plate.
The advantage of this design is it allows modularity. If you have other ProMediaGear accessories such as Flash Brackets, you can easily convert your L-Bracket into a flash bracket.
What are the safety stops used for?
Safety stops prevent the camera from falling out of the clamp when the clamp is accidentally loosened. All ProMediaGear plates and l-brackets have removable safety stops.
Photography gear is expensive and considered an investment. We do not want you to lose your gear because of a mishap.
Thus, safety stops are added to make sure that your camera will not detach easily. It is an extra step to make sure that your gear is well-protected.
What is the difference between Custom & Universal L-Bracket?
Custom L-Brackets have camera plates with anti-rotation features. It hugs the camera tightly. Plus it has pins that keep the camera plate in place and prevent twisting. twisting. In turn, your camera is more secured and has less risk of it getting detached.
Check out this blog for more reasons why you need a custom camera plate and L-bracket.
Do L-Brackets add bulk to a camera?
Yes. It makes the camera thicker but with a good purpose. Besides the quick transition from portrait to landscape mode, an L-bracket protects the camera from the side and the bottom.
Are ProMediaGear L-Brackets heavy?
Not at all. ProMediaGear uses aircraft-grade T6061 aluminum which is lightweight yet durable. It will add some weight to your camera, but not that much. You may still use your camera for as long as you want to.
Do ProMediaGear Camera L-Brackets fit any ball head?
PMG L-brackets for camera fit any ball head as long as it has an Arca-compatible clamp. You should not worry if you are using other ball head brands as the Arca-plate fits perfectly on any Arca-clamps.