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Old 07-31-2008, 09:47 PM   #1 (permalink)
 
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Default Anyone make custom L-plates?

I just got a Mamiya 645 Pro. I contacted Really Right Stuff about a custom L plate for it and they unfortunately don't make one for this model.

Does anyone make or know where I could get one made up for my camera? All I would want is an L shaped piece of metal with standard tripod threads under each side to attach attach quick release plates. I'm sure a machine shop could fab up the piece of metal, but what about threads?
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I just got a Mamiya 645 Pro. I contacted Really Right Stuff about a custom L plate for it and they unfortunately don't make one for this model.

Does anyone make or know where I could get one made up for my camera? All I would want is an L shaped piece of metal with standard tripod threads under each side to attach attach quick release plates. I'm sure a machine shop could fab up the piece of metal, but what about threads?
Acratech makes one plate for a 645 - dont know if it is the right one for yours.

http://acratech.net/product.php?prod...1&cat=0&page=1

I am having the same problem finding a plate that will fit my 35mm Zeiss ZM rangefinder camera. No luck with RRS, Kirk or Acratech.
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Novoflex?
The better deal would be keithwms offer though.
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Old 08-01-2008, 06:51 AM   #5 (permalink)
 
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Maybe this one from Kirkphoto.com, BL-645AF, http://www.kirkphoto.com/lbracketso.html but it costs 3x what Keith wants.

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Old 08-01-2008, 07:35 AM   #6 (permalink)
 
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I have been using the Arcahtech universal generic cork to plate with my Bronica ETRSi with a speed winder and motor winder with any problems. You may want to consider it.

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Old 08-01-2008, 07:49 AM   #7 (permalink)
 
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A pity you are not in the UK, I could make one up from off cuts from work, but the postage to Pennsylvania may make it not worth while.
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Old 08-01-2008, 11:55 AM   #8 (permalink)
 
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I think I might take Keith up on his offer... sending him a message now. Let you know how it works out.
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